Civil Project Manager
Onni Group · Vancouver ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 5+ years
Job Description:
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.
Perks & 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 Will You Do?
Strategic Planning & Project Leadership
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.
Design Management & Technical Coordination
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.
Scheduling, Planning & Resource Management
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.
Financial Management & Contract Administration
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.
Stakeholder & Consultant Coordination
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.
Reporting & Performance Monitoring
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.
What You Will Bring:
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
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
Salary Range:
$150, 000-190,000 Per Year
About The Company:
Founded on more than 35 years of collective professional experience, CapWest is specialized in meeting the modern needs of the growing construction industry in North America. We provide integrated solutions for clients across diverse industries, following an efficient and cooperative approach, and always delivering project certainty. We believe it is the culmination of our passion for providing world-class construction and construction management services, while also fostering long-term relationships that yield exceptional and innovative outcomes that continue to shape the industry.
AI Use:
This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.
All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.
How To Apply:
Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.
We thank all applicants for your interest in the CapWest. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.