Project Manager

RailWorks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employer RRSP match

Competitive Time Off Policy

Job summary

RailWorks is seeking a Project Manager to supervise day-to-day rail construction activities, ensuring execution aligns with designs, budgets, and schedules while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires 3–5 years in PM or project engineering within rail or heavy civil construction, with strong field and communication skills. Located in Vancouver, it offers a comprehensive benefits package and a path for career growth.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of recent PM or project engineering in rail/heavy civil construction.
• Knowledge of rail transit environments and live track operations.
• Experience with project controls: costs, schedules, materials routing.
• Familiarity with contracts and subcontract documentation structures.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction management software.
• Strong verbal and written communication; collaborative.
• Ability to make localized field decisions independently.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals, plans, timelines, budgets, resources, and staffing needs.
• Develop project execution plans including materials, equipment, and subcontracting.
• Supervise onsite activities and direct field staff.
• Track daily progress to meet milestones.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and baseline construction methods.
• Monitor project expenditures and cost estimates in financial systems.
• Assist with contract financials, material usage, and change orders.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against contracts.
• Review preliminary estimates based on proposals.
• Coordinate with managers to plan staffing for each phase.
• Attend and participate in routine meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Gather updates to prepare written status reports for management and clients.
• Communicate project goals and safety needs in alignment meetings.
• Monitor site safety programs and ensure a secure work environment.
• Inspect workflows to ensure quality and productivity.

Skills

Engineering degree

Project management

Rail/construction experience

Project controls

Contracts documentation

Microsoft Office & CM apps

Verbal/written communication

Organization & data tracking

Independent decision making

Education

Undergraduate degree or diploma in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Job ID: 20059

Benefits Offering

• Health & Dental Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employer RRSP match

• Competitive Time Off Policy

Compensation

$120,000- $140,000

Position Summary

The Project Manager supervises and coordinates day-to-day rail construction project activities. Reporting to the Project Director or designated manager, this role ensures that project tasks are executed in accordance with designs, budgets, and schedules, while maintaining company quality and safety standards.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Review project proposals and plans to understand timeline, budget, resource, and staffing requirements.

• Assist in developing project execution plans outlining materials, equipment, and subcontracting needs.

• Supervise day-to-day onsite activities and provide direction to onsite staff and field employees.

• Track daily workflow and progress to ensure project milestones are completed on schedule.

• Identify project bottlenecks or field issues and assist in implementing corrective adjustments.

• Provide technical assistance and make baseline construction method recommendations to field teams

• Administer project financial tracking systems to accurately monitor live expenditures and cost estimates.

• Assist with managing the financial aspects of contracts, tracking material use and change orders.

• Monitor subcontractor progress and verify work performance against agreed contractual terms.

• Review and verify preliminary project estimates based on proposal specifications.

• Coordinate with department managers to establish localized work plans and staffing for each phase.

• Attend and participate in routine customer and stakeholder project meetings.

• Gather operational updates to prepare clear written status reports for management and clients.

• Conduct alignment meetings with field staff to communicate localized project goals and safety needs.

• Monitor site-specific safety programs to maintain a secure and compliant work environment.

• Inspect workflows to verify that employees and subcontractors meet designated quality and productivity standards

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Degree: Undergraduate degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field.

• Industry Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of recent project management or project engineering experience in a rail or heavy civil construction environment.

• Sector Context: Practical knowledge of rail transit environments, live track operations, and standard infrastructure construction practices

• Competency in project controls, including tracking baseline costs, operational schedules, and material routing.

• Familiarity with general contract and subcontract documentation structures.

• Proficient software skills utilizing Microsoft Office suite alongside common construction management applications

• Reliable verbal, written, and collaborative communication skills.

• Strong organizational, administrative, and data-tracking abilities.

• Proven capability to make sound, localized field decisions and work independently within a broader project structure

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Frequently works outdoors at construction sites and occasionally works indoors.

• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction.

• Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard.

• May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.

• May be exposed to loud noise.

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.