Project Manager, Civil

Dawson Group; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension plan

Medical benefits

Learning & advancement opportunities

Job summary

Dawson Civil in Kamloops, BC is seeking a Project Manager to lead project teams and drive successful civil construction projects across the province.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with the Senior PM, oversee field operations, ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery, and develop client relationships. This is a permanent, full-time role with competitive compensation, pension, medical benefits, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ten years of construction experience with civil construction knowledge.
• At least five years of PM experience in construction.
• PMP or Engineering Technologist certification is an asset.
• Experience managing projects over $10 million.
• Strong management, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Focus on planning, scheduling, cost and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project team from initiation to close-out.
• Develop detailed budgets with the Senior Project Manager and monitor cost performance.
• Provide regular project updates with clear objectives.
• Support field operations by addressing on-site challenges.
• Forecast labour and equipment needs.
• Review invoices and progress claims; prepare monthly progress submissions.
• Deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget while ensuring quality.

Skills

Project leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork/independence

Decision-making

Schedule planning

Risk management

Education

PMP certification

Engineering Technologist certification

Job description

Dawson Civil is looking for a Project Manager who will be a key leader and will provide oversite 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.

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