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Project Manager - Civil Infrastructure

@ Canterra Group

Surrey, British Columbia

Full-time10+ years experience
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Overview

Canterra Group is hiring a full-time Project Manager for its Lower Mainland civil infrastructure operations in BC. The role manages heavy civil projects such as bridges, underground infrastructure, excavations and road construction, reporting to the Regional Leader. The posting asks for 10+ years of heavy civil experience with at least 3 years in project management.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage safety and quality management programs
  • Monitor project cost, schedule and safety performance
  • Support estimating, risk and subcontract buyouts
  • Manage project team, clients, consultants and trades
  • Monitor design progress and deliverables

Requirements summary:

  • Postsecondary education in engineering or construction management
  • 10+ years heavy civil experience, 3+ in project management
  • Estimating experience preferred
  • Strong safety culture and HSE knowledge
  • Budget and schedule management skills

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Employer posting date
2026-03-06
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-10

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentProject management
Experience10+ years
Management experience3+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingConstruction site, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
EducationCollege diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyEngineering, Construction management

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Canterra Group

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Canterra Group is a boutique executive search firm specializing in the North American Real Estate Development sector. We work in partnership with award winning real estate developers in the residential and commercial sector to build high performance project team

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Reported office locations
  • 43 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, Ontario M4P 1A2, CA
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  • Canterra Group
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Canterra Group is a boutique executive search firm specializing in the North American Real Estate Development sector. We work in partnership with award winning real estate developers in the residential and commercial sector to build high performance project team

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IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size2-10 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
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Job description

Seeking a Construction Project Manager with heavy civil experience in BC!

A successful, self performing general contractor is hiring a Project Manager for their lower mainland operations. Reporting to the Regional Leader, the project manager will have strong time management and budgetary skills and proven experience delivering civil infrastructure projects. With a strong client base, this general contractor values relationships and they want someone who values the partnerships with consultants, engineers, and clients alike.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and ensuring implementation of the safety and quality management programs
  • Working with Estimating in project pursuits, including risk management, sub contract buy outs and proposals as needed
  • Monitor project status reports for performance in safety, cost forecasting, and scheduling
  • Managing project team, client representative, consultant and trade contractor relationships.
  • Monitoring progress of the design, including compliance issues, quality, general coordination, constructability, and timing of deliverables.
  • Thorough communication of potential opportunities and challenges, and managing client’s expectations through regular communication.

Requirements

  • Postsecondary education or training in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years heavy civil construction experience with at least 3 years in a Project Management role
  • Experience in estimating civil and infrastructure projects preferred
  • Experience managing heavy civil projects such as bridges, underground infrastructure, excavations and/or road construction
  • Demonstrated experience implementing a strong safety culture by application of health, safety, and environment principles and legislation.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction industry including building materials, construction specifications, methods and procedures, construction law and building codes, and safety and quality management practices.
  • Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills including the ability to manage project budgets and schedules.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and sub-contractors
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and project management and scheduling software,

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