Posted 16 days ago
Project Manager
@ Aplin
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Aplin is recruiting a Project Manager for a client in Vancouver to lead civil infrastructure projects. The role oversees cost control, forecasting, contracts, scheduling and client relationships to deliver projects on budget and on time. The posting requires at least 10 years of civil construction experience and a valid driver's licence, with full-time employment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee project controls, forecasting and cost management
- Manage contracts, procurement and vendor negotiations
- Create and maintain project schedules and risk registers
- Lead client meetings, change orders and project closeout
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 10 years of civil construction experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with HCSS, Bluebeam, Agtek and Microsoft Project
- Valid driver's licence required
- Degree in construction management or engineering preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Construction site, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Construction management, Civil engineering, Structural engineering |
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About Our Client
Our client located in Vancouver is looking for an experienced Project Manager who brings extensive civil construction experience and a demonstrated track record of leading and executing profitable infrastructure projects.
About The Oppoortunity
The individual will take a lead role in project delivery, providing insight and innovative solutions, and liaising directly with clients/owners. This role is responsible for establishing project objectives, procedures and performance standards to support the completion of construction projects, on budget and on time.
About The Position
- Reports to the Vice President of Operations.
- Works directly with the Executive Management team, Operations Manager, Equipment Manager, Estimators and Project Management teams, Site Superintendents, Foremen and Accounting and Finance as part of a collaborative team-based culture.
- Oversees project controls for construction projects including overall forecasting, cost management, and contingency planning, resulting in achieving profitability of the project.
- Meets regularly with the Vice President of Operations to discuss progress on projects and conduct monthly project cost reviews and forecasts.
- Contributes technical direction to the pre-construction process for planning and estimating tasks, and acts as a technical resource for the project team during construction.
- Coordinates project team members for the project.
- Reviews, understands and facilitates the execution of project contracts, liaising with legal counsel and Department Managers as appropriate.
- Led procurement activities for projects such as negotiations with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors before job start up.
- Ensures all components of front-end duties are completed before the project start date.
- Accountable for the timely and accurate submission of progress billings and support for receivables collections.
- Works with all on-site personnel as required to identify and resolve issues, ensure quality control, and support the overall project schedule and goals.
- Creates and maintains project schedules in collaboration with the project team.
- Ensures required permits, licenses, and other work-related necessities are in place during and before project start-up.
- Upholds project safety expectations while maintaining safety standards in all aspects of each project.
- Ensures health, safety, and environmental standards are being achieved.
- Accountable for the timely reporting of monthly project cost reviews and forecasts.
- Develop and maintain successful client/owner relationships on behalf of the Company.
- Timely identification and preparation around process change orders and extra work orders.
- Organize and chair meetings with clients/owners, architects, consultants, external stakeholders, and project team members as required.
- Attend site meetings as required.
- Manages project risk register and ensures mitigation plans are in place as required.
- Understand the commercial aspects of contracts to protect the company’s interests and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Manages resources (manpower, equipment and materials) on projects from beginning to end with attention to budgetary limitations.
- Led project closeout procedures, finalizing contract paperwork and working with management to resolve any project claims.
- Leads project debrief cycle to review all aspects of project work and completion.
The Requirments
- A minimum of 10 years experience in civil construction of various infrastructure projects such as earthworks, roadbuilding, excavation & shoring, and underground utilities.
- Must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, both verbal and written with superior interpersonal, relationship and organizational management skills.
- Must be approachable and capable of working efficiently with an open-door policy.
- Possess a demonstrated ability to lead and direct projects, analyze issues, and bring innovative solutions to achieving work plan objectives.
- Must be people-oriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients.
- Proficient with software such as HCSS Suite, Bluebeam, Agtek, Spectrum, Microsoft Project, Adobe, and all Microsoft Office programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of the unionized labour environment an asset.
- Valid Driver’s License Required.
- Post-secondary education with a degree in construction management, civil or structural engineering preferred.
David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.
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