Senior Civil Project Manager

McElhanney Ltd.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Harmony

Comprehensive Benefits

Safe & Inclusive Workplace

Competitive Compensation

Professional Development

Career Progression

Relocation Support

Job summary

McElhanney Ltd. in Kelowna, BC, is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager to lead a portfolio of municipal infrastructure and land development projects.

You will supervise engineers and EITs, build client relationships, and drive successful proposals while ensuring technical excellence. The role offers leadership opportunities, a collaborative culture, and a compensation package with growth potential, aligned with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
• 15+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Proven success managing complex municipal infrastructure and land development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships, win work, and lead proposals and pursuits.
• Strong people leadership skills, including supervising, mentoring, and developing engineering staff.
• Sound project and financial management experience, including scope, risk, contract, and budget management.
• Strong knowledge of municipal infrastructure design, procurement, and construction; MMCD and CCA experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pursuit, planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure and land development projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, developers, agencies, and other key clients.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, scope, contracts, and quality to ensure successful delivery and strong financial performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and provide direct supervision, coaching, and mentorship to engineers and EITs.
• Review and approve technical reports, designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and subconsultants to advance project objectives.
• Contribute to the growth of the Kelowna practice through leadership, industry participation, and technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

MMCD

CCA

Job description

The Opportunity

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,500 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Project Manager to strengthen and expand our Civil Engineering practice in Kelowna, BC. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of municipal infrastructure and land development projects while providing direct supervision, mentorship, and development of engineering staff. You will lead complex projects from planning and design through construction, cultivate strategic client relationships, and play a key role in business development and practice growth.

At McElhanney, our culture is the foundation of our success. We value leaders who thrive in a collaborative environment where excellence, respect, and inclusion are paramount. If you're looking to grow your project management and leadership skills while helping expand and diversify our branch services, this may be the role for you!

What You’ll Do

• Lead the pursuit, planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure and land development projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, developers, agencies, and other key clients.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, scope, contracts, and quality to ensure successful delivery and strong financial performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and provide direct supervision, coaching, and mentorship to engineers and EITs.
• Review and approve technical reports, designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and subconsultants to advance project objectives.
• Contribute to the growth of the Kelowna practice through leadership, industry participation, and technical excellence.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
• 15+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Proven success managing complex municipal infrastructure and land development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships, win work, and lead successful proposals and pursuits.
• Strong people leadership skills, including supervising, mentoring, and developing engineering staff.
• Sound project and financial management experience, including scope, risk, contract, and budget management.
• Strong knowledge of municipal infrastructure design, procurement, and construction. MMCD and CCA experience is an asset.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $155,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
• Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan and share ownership potential.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.
• Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
• Relocation Support: Financial assistance if applicable.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.