Civil Project Manager

CapWest Build • Vancouver, BC

12d • CA$150,000 - CA$190,000

About The Position

If you thrive at the intersection of technical precision and big-picture leadership, this is the role where your civil expertise builds more than infrastructure — it shapes entire communities. As a senior force on Onni Contracting's team, you'll own complex civil scopes from preconstruction strategy through project closeout, backed by a company that invests in your growth and rewards your impact. Bring your 5+ years of civil experience and step into a role where your decisions move the ground.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Civil and Infrastructure construction related experience
• Comprehensive understanding of MMCD standards, municipal permitting processes, geotechnical considerations, and civil design principles.
• Direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution

Nice To Haves

• Experience overseeing large Heavy Civil and Infrastructure projects considered an asset
• Certificate, University degree, or college diploma would be an asset
• Project Management education an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution for assigned civil and infrastructure scopes, ensuring alignment with overall project and development timelines.
• Support the Director in developing operational strategies, resource plans, and best practices for civil project delivery.
• Act as a senior technical resource to project coordinators, superintendents, and consultants.
• Establish and uphold standardized processes, documentation, and quality benchmarks across projects.
• Review civil design packages, grading plans, and utility layouts for constructability, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate and resolve design issues with consultants, municipal authorities, and internal design teams.
• Manage RFIs, design revisions, and change directives to ensure clarity and timely resolution.
• Oversee deficiency reviews, ensuring corrective actions are issued, tracked, and completed.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules for all civil scopes, including utilities, roads, earthworks, and stormwater systems.
• Evaluate critical path activities and proactively apply acceleration or mitigation strategies when required.
• Coordinate people power, equipment, and subcontractor resources to optimize efficiency.
• Adjust plans based on weather forecasting, site conditions, and municipal constraints.
• Prepare and review budgets, cost forecasts, and financial reporting for civil components.
• Lead tendering, bid evaluations, and contractor award recommendations with clear scope definition and alignment to MMCD standards.
• Review sub-contractor draw requests, progress claims, and change orders to ensure accuracy.
• Support Letter of Credit (LC) tracking, milestone verification, and the transition to maintenance periods.
• Act as a senior liaison between Onni Contracting, development, consultants, subcontractors, and municipal authorities.
• Participate in design, permitting, and coordination meetings to ensure civil approvals and servicing requirements remain on track.
• Provide guidance and strategic input during the preconstruction phase, helping determine servicing strategies and cost implications.
• Prepare and review monthly progress reports, including schedule, cost, and productivity metrics.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans in coordination with senior leadership.
• Ensure project documentation—including schedules, reports, logs, and correspondence—is complete and properly archived.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that provides extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance and critical illness
• Continuous learning opportunities with an annual educational allowance
• Generous referral program raging from $500-$2500, depending on business need
• Regular consistent team building activities and events
• Discounts to local amenities and vendors Discounted hotel stays in multiple locations through our Hospitality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed