Senior PM Heavy Civil – FIFO BC

Our client is one of the largest general contractors in northern British Columbia, headquartered in Prince George, BC. With satellite offices in various communities across BC, this contractor provides a wide range of construction services, including heavy civil and infrastructure, commercial, residential, public and institutional, industrial, energy, mining, and safety services. The business is responsible for completing over 350 projects annually and operates with a fleet of 400+ modern heavy equipment and a workforce of nearly 1,000 skilled professionals. The company is renowned for its industry-leading safety culture, strong bonding capacity, and commitment to quality and client service, ensuring successful project delivery across diverse locations.

As a Senior Project Manager in Heavy Civils, you will initially oversee a project that involves the removal of 2 million square meters of dirt. This will be a 20-day on and 10-day off rotation position. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in heavy civil construction and be adept at managing change, accurately forecasting projects, and value engineering costing. A key focus will be on financial performance, risk management, and daily burn rates. You will use Heavy Bid tracking to manage the project’s many moving parts and maintain excellent rapport with the client, who places significant trust in our financial management.

In this role, you will manage the project dealing with change management, accurate project forecasting, and value engineering costing. You will focus on ensuring the project is financially viable, identifying and managing risks, and monitoring daily burn rates. You will use Heavy Bid tracking to keep track of the project’s numerous components and maintain a strong relationship with the client, ensuring transparency and trust in financial matters.

Our client requires a minimum of 10 years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction. Proven experience in managing large-scale earthworks projects is essential. Strong financial acumen, including experience with change management, project forecasting, and value engineering costing, is crucial. Proficiency in Heavy Bid tracking and excellent communication and leadership abilities are a must. A formal education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent construction programs is favorable. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, solutions-oriented leader with high attention to detail and a strong understanding of construction and financial management.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding operation that offers career advancement. You will be given the chance to work on high-profile projects involving all aspects of preconstruction. You will be rewarded for your hard work with a competitive base salary, a living away allowance, and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes a bonus.