VFX project manager

Upland Contracting Ltd.

Campbell River

On-site

CAD 100,000 - 115,000

Full time

42 hours ago

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Job summary

Upland Contracting Ltd. is a Campbell River-based civil construction contractor seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead residential and commercial development, road works, and mining-related projects.

You will coordinate planning, execution, and cost control, ensuring safety and quality targets are met while communicating with clients and contractors. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with project software, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years in civil/heavy construction or related field.
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Project and Outlook.
Heavy Job, Heavy Bid and CAD exposure preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

Communicate with clients and contract administrators.
Plan and oversee start-to-finish execution, identify risks, and develop contingency plans.
Visit sites to verify KPIs, safety and quality targets.
Manage subcontracts and subtrades; procure materials.
Develop and maintain project schedule (Microsoft Project).
Monitor resources and assist in weekly scheduling.
Maintain open communication with the team and clients.

Skills

10+ years civil construction

Time management

Team collaboration

Client communication

Contract administration

Relocation willingness

Education

Post-secondary education in civil construction

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Heavy Job

CAD

Job description

VFX project manager

Title posted on indeed.com - Project Manager

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Employer details Upland Contracting Ltd.

Job details

*Overview*Upland Contracting Ltd. is a civil construction contractor located in Campbell River situated on Vancouver Island. We are involved in construction of residential and commercial developments, civil road works, mining and aggregate sales.We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the planning and execution of projects.

Responsibilities

Effective communication with clients and contract administrators
Plans and oversees the start to finish execution of assigned projects by identifying project risks, developing project plans, and implementing contingency plans.
Visit sites to ensure compliance with KPIs, safety and quality targets.
Utilize heavy job software to ensure accurate job costing and progress is captured
Manage subcontracts and subtrades.
Develop and maintain project schedule using Microsoft Project
Procure materials
Monitor resource allocation and assist in weekly resource scheduling.
Open communication with team to ensure successful implementation of work plans, activities and resource allocation.
Maintaining open lines of communication with clients and their representatives in the field.
Ability to be on call the occasional weekend

Skills

Minimum of 10 years experience in civil / heavy construction industry or applicable post-secondary education in a related field.
Proficient in the use of of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and Outlook
Heavy Job, Heavy Bid and CAD software experience preferred. Training will be provided to suitable candidate.
Comprehensive understanding of contract administration and contract law.
Valid BC driver license
Candidate must be willing to relocate to Campbell River
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for accuracy in estimates.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while managing individual responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

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