Project Manager, Civil

Dawson Group; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical benefits

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Dawson Civil in Kamloops, BC seeks a Project Manager to provide leadership and oversight on civil construction projects. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Manager, Operations and involves travel across the province.

The ideal candidate will partner with stakeholders and Indigenous communities to deliver high-value projects with safety and quality at the forefront. Key duties include budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating field operations while maintaining documentation, managing

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in the construction industry with civil construction experience.
• At least five years as a Construction Project Manager.
• PMP or Engineering Technologist credentials are considered assets.
• Experience managing projects over $10 million in value.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project team through initiation to close-out.
• Collaborate to develop detailed budgets, monitor costs, and support forecasting.
• Create clear project objectives and provide regular updates.
• Support field operations and coordinate with the field supervisory team for productivity and safety.
• Forecast, plan, and assess labour and equipment needs.
• Communicate project expectations to site Superintendents and stakeholders regularly.
• Oversee Superintendents in managing crews, subcontractors, equipment, and daily activities.
• Maintain organized project documentation including RFIs, change orders, and reporting.
• Review and approve invoices and progress claims; prepare monthly progress submissions.
• Deliver projects safely, on time, and profitably while upholding quality.
• Provide strong leadership and align with policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal clients for a team-based project delivery.
• Source, select, and retain talent for project teams.
• In collaboration with Safety Manager, model site safety with zero tolerance for infractions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cost management

Risk management

Education

Certified Engineering Technologist

PMP (Project Management Professional) contender

Job description

Dawson Civil is looking for a Project Manager who will be a key leader and will provide oversight on operations to support successful project completion through problem solving initiatives and project coordination efforts. In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Civil, working in the permanent full-time position of Project Manager, reporting to the Manager, Operations. The ideal candidate will work effectively with all stakeholders, and Indigenous communities, to provide a valued service as an industry expert in civil construction services. Your base location will be Kamloops, BC and will require travel throughout our great province.

What Success Looks Like

• Lead and manage the project team throughout the full project lifecycle, from initiation through close-out.
• Collaborate with the Senior Project Manager to develop detailed project budgets, monitor cost performance, and support financial forecasting.
• Create clear and attainable project objectives and provide regularly scheduled project updates.
• Support field operations by assisting with on-site challenges and working through the field supervisory team to maintain productivity and safety.
• Support field operations by assisting with on-site challenges and working through the field supervisory team to maintain productivity and safety.
• Forecast, plan, and assess labour and equipment needs
• Effectively communicate project expectations to site Superintendents and stakeholders in a timely, professional manner and on an ongoing basis.
• Oversee and support Superintendents in managing crews, subcontractors, equipment, and daily on-site activities.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date project documentation, including correspondence, RFIs, change orders, and daily reporting.
• Review and approve invoices and progress claims, verifying quantities, unit rates, and percent-complete, and lead the preparation of the monthly progress submission.
• Deliver projects in a safe, timely, profitable manner while maintaining the highest level of quality.
• Provide strong leadership and management to the team while focusing on project objectives and in adhering to the standard policies and procedures.
• Work closely with internal clients to ensure a team approach to project delivery.
• Source, select, and qualify the hiring of employees and develop and retain talent.
• In collaboration with Safety Manager, manage and model site safety having zero tolerance for safety infractions.

What You Bring

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in the construction industry with a strong understanding of civil construction practices; and
• Minimum of five (5) years of construction Project Manager experience.
• Certified Engineering Technologist or Project Management Professional (PMP) considered an asset.
• Experience managing projects in excess of $10 million.
• Demonstrated skills in management, and effective decision-making capabilities.
• Strong project execution experience with focus on planning, scheduling, cost, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Excellence and Respect and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

Dawson Group thanks all who apply; however, only those short listed for an interview will be contacted.

Salary range is based on a number of factors including skill level, qualifications, and experience.