Senior Project Manager

MatchBox Consulting Group; Golden; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching program

Paid vacation and time off

Job summary

MatchBox Consulting Group seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a landmark bridge infrastructure project in Golden, BC. You will oversee delivery from current stage through completion, directing project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure safety, schedule, quality, and budget targets are met.

The role requires 10+ years in heavy civil construction, strong leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience managing heavy civil construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering bridge, highway, transportation, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall planning, execution, and delivery of a major bridge infrastructure project.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project management, engineering, surveying, and quality teams.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and client relationships.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules and monitor project progress.
• Lead project cost control, forecasting, change management, and claims management activities.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, contract requirements, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control programs.
• Promote and maintain a safety culture across the project.
• Negotiate contract changes, resolve disputes, and mitigate project risks.
• Support workforce development through mentoring and training initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Job description

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major bridge infrastructure project in Golden, BC. This high-profile Ministry of Transportation project offers the opportunity to oversee the successful execution of a complex heavy civil construction project from its current stage through completion.

Reporting to senior leadership, the successful candidate will provide strategic direction to project teams, manage subcontractors and stakeholders, oversee project controls, and ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role is ideal for an experienced heavy civil leader looking to make a significant impact on one of British Columbia's key transportation infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall planning, execution, and successful delivery of a major bridge infrastructure project.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project management, engineering, surveying, and quality teams.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and client relationships.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules and monitor project progress.
• Lead project cost control, forecasting, change management, and claims management activities.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control programs.
• Promote and maintain an industry-leading safety culture across the project.
• Negotiate contract changes, resolve disputes, and mitigate project risks.
• Support workforce development through mentoring, coaching, and training initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience managing heavy civil construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering bridge, highway, transportation, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong background managing large multidisciplinary construction teams and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated success managing project budgets, schedules, risk, and client relationships.
• Experience with contract administration, change management, and claims.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong commitment to safety leadership and quality excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is considered an asset.
• Experience delivering projects for the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTTI/MOTI).
• Strong understanding of MMCD contracts and specifications.
• Experience leading large public infrastructure projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $130,000–$160,000, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (100% employer-paid premiums).
• RRSP matching program.
• Paid vacation and time off.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead a landmark infrastructure project in British Columbia.

Why Join?

• Lead a significant transportation infrastructure project with long-term impact.
• Work with an established heavy civil contractor known for delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Join a collaborative leadership team with opportunities for continued career growth.
• Be part of a company that values safety, quality, innovation, and employee development.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.