Civil Project Manager

If you are passionate about fostering a strong culture of safety, empowering field teams, and leading by example in dynamic construction environments, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact. You’ll be the driving force ensuring that every worker goes home safely each day while shaping the safety standards for a growing civil construction company known for quality, collaboration, and integrity.

About our client
Our client is a leading civil construction firm with a reputation for excellence in infrastructure development across British Columbia. They are committed to safety, sustainability, and innovation; values that guide every project and decision. With a supportive and people-first culture, this company provides an environment where leadership and initiative are recognized and rewarded.

About The Position
As a Civil Project Manager - Construction, you will assist in planning, coordinating, and executing civil infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Project Manager or Director of Construction, you’ll support the successful delivery of projects with a focus on cost control, scheduling, procurement, and stakeholder communication.

• MUST HAVE  2–5 years’ experience in civil construction (e.g., earthworks, roadworks, utilities) as a Project Manager

Location: Chilliwack, BC + active project sites across LowerMainland (site-based, not remote)
Compensation details:
Base Salary: $110,000–$140,000 (DOE)
Bonus: Annual performance-based
Perks: Company vehicle, benefits package, and RRSP matching
Growth: Paid training and professional certifications
RRSP Matching

Main duties:
Pre-Construction

• Set up project documentation, review contracts, confirm bonding.
• Lead project kick-off and ensure all systems/platforms are properly set up.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Oversee submittals, shop drawings, procurement, and material orders.

Construction

• Review production details daily; attend progress and coordination meetings.
• Manage RFIs, change orders, and monthly progress claims.
• Track costs, production, committed spends, and overall project schedule.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, consultants, and field teams.
• Support safety, quality assurance, and adherence to delivery expectations.

Close-Out

• Oversee QA/QC, As-Builts, O&M manuals, and close-out documentation.
• Submit Substantial Completion and Final Completion requests.
• Lead final review meetings and ensure full job close-out.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of civil construction project management experience.
• Strong understanding of sequencing, cost control, tendering, and contract documents.
• Hands-on experience managing RFIs, changes, progress claims, and month-end billing.
• Proficiency with construction software (Acumatica, MS Project, Salus, or similar).
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license; ability to travel to active sites daily.

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