Executive Project Director – Major Heavy Civil Project

Canterra Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterra Group is seeking a senior Project Director for a landmark heavy civil infrastructure project in British Columbia. The role leads multidisciplinary teams, oversees operations, safety, scheduling and client relations from pre-construction to completion, with a rotation of 14 days on/7 days off.

You will drive strategy, manage commercial performance, and coordinate with executive leadership, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience within heavy civil or infrastructure construction.
• Proven experience leading large-scale infrastructure projects valued in the hundreds of millions.
• Strong background in bridges and transportation projects, transit infrastructure, marine or major public infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success managing large project teams and complex field operations.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and operational management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership for a major heavy civil infrastructure project.
• Oversee all project operations including construction, commercial management, scheduling, procurement, and staffing.
• Lead Project Managers, Superintendents, engineers, and project support teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Drive project strategy, execution planning, and operational performance.
• Manage client relationships, stakeholder coordination, and executive reporting.
• Oversee risk management, change management, forecasting, and cost control activities.
• Support project staffing, mentorship, and team development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Heavy civil construction

Infrastructure projects

Bridges & transportation

Stakeholder management

Commercial & contractual management

Team leadership

Education

Engineering/Construction Mgmt background

Job description

Canterra Group is seeking a senior Project Director for a landmark heavy civil infrastructure project in British Columbia. The role leads multidisciplinary teams, oversees operations, safety, scheduling and client relations from pre-construction to completion, with a rotation of 14 days on/7 days off.

You will drive strategy, manage commercial performance, and coordinate with executive leadership, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget.