SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Civil Construction | Metro Vancouver / Lower Mainland, BC | $160,000 | Permanent, Full-Time
THE OPPORTUNITY
Our client is a well-established civil utility contractor with a strong pipeline of underground infrastructure projects across Metro Vancouver. They're looking for a Senior Project Manager who can take full ownership of project delivery — managing budgets, contracts, client relationships, and subcontractors from award through to closeout. This is a senior leadership role with real autonomy and a company that has the project volume to keep you busy year-round.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
A busy and well-regarded civil utility contractor operating across Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam. Their core work is underground infrastructure — storm, sanitary, watermain, and site servicing — for municipal and private sector clients across the Lower Mainland. Known for a hands-on culture, experienced crews, and a consistent workload.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage civil construction projects end-to-end — from award through to final close-out
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts
- Administer contracts, manage change orders, and oversee progress billing
- Lead project meetings with clients, consultants, and municipal authorities
- Coordinate directly with site superintendents and foremen to align field operations with project plan
- Manage subcontractor and supplier agreements, procurement, and performance
- Handle RFIs, submittals, and all project correspondence in a timely manner
- Monitor and report on project costs, productivity, and financial performance
- Identify and mitigate risks to schedule, budget, and quality
- Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
WHAT YOU BRING
- 5+ years of project management experience in civil construction — underground utilities, municipal infrastructure, or site servicing
- Demonstrated track record delivering projects on time and on budget in the Lower Mainland market
- Strong contract administration skills — municipal contract experience preferred
- Proficient in MS Project, Bluebeam, Procore, or equivalent PM tools
- Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management preferred
- PMP or Gold Seal certification an asset
- Strong communication and client-facing skills — comfortable managing up and down simultaneously
- Local BC market knowledge and established relationships with municipal clients an advantage
WHAT'S ON OFFER
- $160,000 base salary
- Vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Benefits package
- Steady, year-round pipeline of work across Metro Vancouver
- High level of autonomy with strong operational support
