Senior Project Manager – Heavy Civil Infrastructure
Location: Southeastern BC / Interior BC
Salary: $130,000–$170,000 + Full Benefits + RRSP Matching
Position Summary:
We're partnering with a well-established civil contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager for a major bridge and transportation infrastructure project in Southeastern BC.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile heavy civil project, leading it from its current stage through to completion. You'll oversee project planning, execution, safety, commercial performance, and client relationships while mentoring a team of project professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the successful delivery of a major heavy civil infrastructure project
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and overall performance
- Provide leadership to Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Surveyors, and field teams
- Ensure projects are delivered safely while maintaining the highest quality standards
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Oversee contract administration, change management, and claims
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Mentor and develop project management staff while promoting continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with OH&S requirements, contract specifications, and quality programs
Qualifications & Experience:
- 8+ years of experience managing heavy civil construction projects
- Proven experience delivering bridge, transportation, or major infrastructure projects
- Strong background managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and commercial performance
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams
- Knowledge of Ministry of Transportation and MMCD contracts is considered an asset
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is an asset
Key Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Commercially focused with strong problem-solving skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Safety-first mindset with a commitment to quality
- Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach
