Junior Civil Project Manager

Capwest; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Health Savings Account

Flexible Saving Account

Employee Assistance Program

Education Allowance

Referral Program

Team building events

Local discounts

Friends & Family rates

Job summary

CapWest is seeking a Junior Civil Project Manager to drive civil construction projects from start to finish. You will manage budgets, subcontractors, and site operations in a hands-on role within a dynamic team.

The ideal candidate has strong organization, collaboration, and hands-on project management skills in a fast-paced environment. Salary ranges and benefits support career growth in North America.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Civil and Infrastructure construction and related projects.
• Direct work experience in a project management capacity across phases.
• Experience overseeing large Heavy Civil and Infrastructure projects is an asset.
• Degree, diploma, or PM education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, and closure of Civil and Infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules; track critical path and deadlines.
• Oversee tendering, contract administration, and subcontractor coordination.
• Define project scope, allocate resources, and manage documentation and reporting.
• Ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and drawing specifications.

Skills

Civil construction

Project management

Budget management

Subcontractors

Site operations

Education

University degree

PM education asset

Job description

Job Description: We’re seeking a Junior Civil Project Manager to help drive civil construction projects from start to finish. If you’re organized, collaborative, and ready to take on a hands-on role managing budgets, subcontractors, and site operations, join our team and grow your career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package with multiple options to choose from
• Other benefits include Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program.
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building events
• Local discounts to restaurants and businesses
• Friends and Family rates at our hospitality brands.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling, and overall closure of Civil and Infrastructure projects.
• Align projects with Onni’s high standards, and report to management Scheduling: Developing, tracking, and maintaining project schedules for Civil and Infrastructure projects.
• Reviewing critical path, and quickly adapting or accelerating projects to meet deadlines Reporting, and updating directors of project schedule.
• Management and Leadership: Oversee tendering process and contract administration.
• Overall planning and defining of project scope for all subcontractors, and consultants.
• Project resource allocation from internal and external resources.
• Project documentation, communication, and reporting.
• Cost estimating, and budget development in collaboration with senior directors.
• Quality Control: Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential issues, and devise contingency plans if required.
• Ongoing troubleshooting and problem solving
• Oversee project team including Project Coordinators, Superintendents and Project Consultants
• Ensure project is built on budget, on schedule and within drawing specifications

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Minimum 5 years of Civil and Infrastructure construction related experience
• Direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Experience overseeing large Heavy Civil and Infrastructure projects considered an asset
• Certificate, University degree, or college diploma would be an asset
• Project Management education an asset

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually

About The Company:

Founded on more than 35 years of collective professional experience, CapWest is specialized in meeting the modern needs of the growing construction industry in North America. We provide integrated solutions for clients across diverse industries, following an efficient and cooperative approach, and always delivering project certainty. We believe it is the culmination of our passion for providing world‑class construction and construction management services, while also fostering long-term relationships that yield exceptional and innovative outcomes that continue to shape the industry.

AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.