Project Manager

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

Nhwelmen Construction is a 100% Nlaka'pamux owned entity and a Certified Aboriginal Business by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. Officially formed in 2017, our team has been committed to ensuring a safe work environment, because each one of our crew members are first someone's partner, friend, and family.

We are a respected earthworks and aggregates contractor with decades of experience in completing projects of all sizes for clients in a variety of industries. One of our core strengths is our ability to adapt and integrate with our clients and other professionals involved with a project. We have built everything from highways, dams, settling ponds and pipelines, to residential, commercial, and industrial subdivisions across British Columbia.

Our team of experienced professionals, combined with our extensive fleet of heavy-duty equipment, gives us the unique in-house capacity to meet all your needs for commercial and large industrial applications alike. Our commitment to providing exceptional service and high-quality results means your projects are completed on time and on budget.

Position Description

NHWELMEN Construction is seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead the successful planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects. The Project Manager is accountable for overseeing all aspects of project performance, including safety, quality, schedule, cost control, client relations, subcontractor management, and team leadership.

Location: Highland Valley Copper, MLE Project | Logan Lake, BC

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with clients, Indigenous communities, project stakeholders, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams to deliver construction projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while upholding NHWELMEN Construction's values of respect, integrity, accountability, and partnership.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Anticipates project needs with sufficient lead-time to avoid delay
• Ensures project deliverables and plans are prepared and issued to the client in accordance with the contract requirements
• Develops and monitors resource requirements for the project, coordinates with other personnel and operating divisions to optimize corporate resource utilization
• Provides positive safety and quality leadership throughout the duration of the project
• Work closely with the Superintendent to monitor financial aspects of the contract to protect both parties' interests
• Monitors construction progress and updates the Superintendent to ensure projects are built on schedule and within budget
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolves problems proactively
• Regularly monitors and reviews project cost variances, providing feedback to project teams as appropriate
• Demonstrate leadership in health, safety and environmental protection on the project
• Has working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processes
• Develop, maintain, and drive the construction schedule in conjunction with the Superintendent
• Evaluate workmanship and quality and abide by the company Quality Management program
• Work with the project team to issue material purchase orders and confirms receipt of materials and return of equipment
• Maintain a thorough daily report that accurately tracks site progress, events, inspections, and other relevant information
• Capable of identifying constructability issues in moderately complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and schedule
  
  

Wear, maintain, and properly use all required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times in accordance with company policies, site requirements, and applicable safety regulations

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset
• 5+ years of project management experience in heavy civil construction
• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Civil Technology
• Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, cost control, scheduling and safety regulations
• Ability to take on unique challenges daily, with the responsibility of keeping a project on schedule and in budget
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel to out-of-town project sites as needed
• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC Health & Safety legislation and regulations
• Ability to complete online orientations and digital training requirements as needed
• Valid class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstract
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
  
  

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, estimating, procurement, and project controls
• Proficiency with:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Construction management software (Procore, Viewpoint, CMiC, or equivalent)
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to project sites across British Columbia and surrounding regions
• Ability to work in office, field, and remote project environments
• Occasional site visits involving uneven terrain and active construction areas
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and ability to travel as required
  
  

Key Elements

• A technically strong junior-to-intermediate PM with heavy civil construction experience
• Role is not responsible for running the entire job; emphasis is on technical project execution, reporting and coordination
• Scheduling, cost tracking/variance review, daily site reporting, construction progress, contract deliverables and coordination with the Superintendent
• Ability to identify constructability issues, coordinate materials/resources and uphold safety and quality requirements
  
  

Benefits

• Base salary $150,000-$170,000. Company truck provided separately, subject to the company travel/work vehicle policy
• Extended health benefits
• Target schedule is Monday-Friday with one week on / one week off (8 on 6 off). This is not yet consistent or guaranteed; candidate must accommodate alternative schedules while operations stabilize