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Project Manager (Construction)

  • North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Full-time

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5 years of project management experience with geotechnical engineering experience.
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English
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Original job description

Project Manager (Land Piling Projects) - North Vancouver

About our Client 

Our client is part of a locally owned BC company with more than 100 years of history in the construction industry. Specializing in foundations, ground Improvement, and shoring. They bring a legacy of quality and innovation to every project, aiming to deliver exceptional results for both new and existing clients. Their expertise includes large-diameter piles, DTH drilled piles, screw piles, ground improvement techniques such as stone columns, timber compaction piling, and shoring services like sheet piles, cofferdams, combi-walls, and h-pile lagging systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day leadership for ground improvement and piling projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards
  • Develop, manage, and regularly update construction schedules to maintain progress, coordinate resources, and achieve key project milestones
  • Administer and negotiate contracts, change orders, revisions, and other commercial matters throughout the project lifecycle
  • Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal teams to align schedules, responsibilities, and project requirements
  • Monitor job costs, profitability, forecasts, and financial performance, providing accurate information to accounting and senior management
  • Serve as the primary client contact, maintain strong stakeholder relationships, and support business development and future project opportunities
  • Plan and coordinate the effective deployment of labour, equipment, materials, and other project resources
  • Provide technical direction, mentorship, and support to junior staff while completing field assignments as required
  • Identify and address project risks, operational challenges, and potential delays before they affect delivery
  • Promote and uphold high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance throughout all phases of the project

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • University degree or diploma in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
  • P.Eng., EIT, AScT, or CTech registration in British Columbia, or eligibility for registration, is an asset. 
  • 5 years of project management experience with geotechnical engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in ground improvement techniques, foundations, earth retaining structures, and driven piles.
  • Solid experience in contract management, scheduling, and financial aspects of projects.
  • Familiarity with obtaining government approvals and trade standards.
  • Strong project management, communication, and time management skills.

What the client offers:

  • Competitive base salary, company-paid RRSP, and bonus eligibility
  • Professional development opportunities
  • 14 statutory holidays per calendar year
  • Competitive benefits program
  • Opportunity to grow with a BC family-owned and operated company
More about this job

Responsibilities

Lead ground improvement and piling projects, managing schedules, contracts, costs, resources, subcontractors, and client relationships to deliver work safely and to quality standards. Identify and address project risks, provide technical guidance to junior staff, and support business development and strong health, safety, and environmental performance.

Requirements

Requires a university degree or diploma in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and at least five years of project management experience with geotechnical engineering experience. Candidates should have knowledge of ground improvement, foundations, earth retaining structures, and driven piles, along with experience in contracts, scheduling, project finances, and government approvals; relevant British Columbia professional registration or eligibility is an asset.

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Ground Improvement
  • Foundation Construction
  • Piling
  • Earth Retaining Structures
  • Contract Management
  • Construction Scheduling
  • Cost Control
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Resource Planning
  • Subcontractor Coordination
  • Risk Management
  • Health And Safety
  • Environmental Performance

Benefits

  • Company-Paid RRSP
  • Bonus Eligibility
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • 14 Statutory Holidays
  • Competitive Benefits Program

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Management & Leadership
  • Engineering
  • Trades
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Civil Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Ground Improvement
  • Foundations
  • Large-Diameter Piles
  • DTH Drilled Piles
  • Screw Piles
  • Stone Columns
  • Timber Compaction Piling
  • Shoring
  • Sheet Piles
  • Cofferdams
  • Combi-Walls
  • H-Pile Lagging Systems
  • Driven Piles
  • Earth Retaining Structures
  • Construction Scheduling
  • Contract Administration
  • Change Orders
  • Cost Management
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Government Approvals
  • Trade Standards
  • P.Eng.
  • EIT
  • AScT
  • CTech
  • Health And Safety
  • Environmental Performance

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