Senior Marine Construction Project Leader

Fraser River Pile & Dredge; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser River Pile & Dredge (FRPD) in British Columbia is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major capital infrastructure projects from planning through execution. You will develop contracting strategies, manage sub-contractors, and drive safe, compliant delivery while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

The role requires a civil engineering background, 10+ years in marine construction, and proven ability to estimate, negotiate contracts, and coordinate

Qualifications

• Civil engineering education with BC licensing eligibility; P.Eng is an asset.
• 10+ years in marine construction with $10MM+ project experience.
• Direct knowledge of marine construction, drilling, pile driving or clamshell ops.

Responsibilities

• Direct accountability for all project performance aspects including resources and compliance.
• Lead safety, environmental, and quality program adherence on site.
• Coordinate internal/external stakeholder communications to meet project needs.
• Lead project teams to ensure effective delivery and deliverables approvals.
• Develop, review, and approve project-specific estimates and tenders.
• Negotiate contracts, manage claims, and support budgeting/forecasting.
• Manage schedules, invoices, and ensure proper sub-contractor coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

HSEQ management

Marine construction knowledge

Education

Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering

Eligible for AScT or P.Eng. in BC

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Fraser River Pile & Dredge (FRPD) in British Columbia is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major capital infrastructure projects from planning through execution. You will develop contracting strategies, manage sub-contractors, and drive safe, compliant delivery while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

The role requires a civil engineering background, 10+ years in marine construction, and proven ability to estimate, negotiate contracts, and coordinate