Yard Manager

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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R-101596
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* Job Description:

** Cap West is seeking a highly organized, hands-on Yard Manager to lead the successful setup, transition, and ongoing operation of our new Coquitlam yard. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring the yard is established correctly from day one, including layout planning, traffic flow, storage strategy, equipment organization, safety compliance, and cross-division  the interim phase, the Yard Manager will play a major role in transitioning operations out of our existing yard(s), including consolidating inventory and equipment, supporting the close-out of old yard locations, and streamlining our yard management into one efficient hub.

This position requires a strong balance of leadership, logistics, communication, and operational discipline.

The Yard Manager will work closely with multiple Cap West divisions, including (but not limited to):
Forming, Pumping, Equipment Rentals, Pre-Fab, Civil, Drywall, Metal Panel, Electrical, and future ventures.
** Perks and Benefits:
*** Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package with multiple options to choose from
* Other benefits include Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program.
* Annual Education Allowance
* Generous Referral Program
* Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building events
* Local discounts to restaurants and businesses
* Friends and Family rates at our hospitality brands.
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* What You Will Do:

**** New Yard Setup & Transition Leadership
*** Lead the operational setup of the new Coquitlam yard to support current and future Cap West growth.
* Coordinate the physical move with assistance from Cap West Equipment team and consolidation from previous yard(s) into the new yard location.
* Support the closure / wind-down of former yard locations, including ensuring equipment and materials are accounted for and removed.
* Work with management to implement a clear yard layout plan and providing feedback on areas that could be improved, including:  + storage zones (by division / equipment type)  + laydown areas  + sea-can / container placement  + vehicle and delivery traffic flow  + loading and staging areas
* Liaise with each division to understand their needs and ensure maximum utilization of yard space without conflict.
** Yard Operations & Daily Coordination
*** Manage day-to-day yard operations including receiving, staging, storage, dispatch, and returns.
* Coordinate with dispatch/ops teams on scheduled movements and deliveries.
* Ensure the yard stays organized, functional, and ready for daily operations.
* Act as the primary point of contact for all yard-related needs and issues.
* Maintain strong control of access, site conduct, and yard rules.
** Equipment / Material Control & Accountability
*** Ensure accurate tracking and accountability for equipment, materials, and tools entering and leaving the yard, as lead by the Equipment Operations Manager.
* Implement yard check-in / check-out controls (including for internal crews, subcontractors, and deliveries).
* Identify missing, damaged, misallocated, or unreturned items and escalate appropriately.
* Coordinate equipment readiness and staging to reduce downtime and improve field productivity.
** Safety, Housekeeping & Compliance
*** Maintain high safety standards and enforce Cap West yard rules and procedures.
* Ensure safe storage practices (rigging points, stacking, barricades, signage, etc.).
* Conduct regular yard inspections and address hazards immediately.
* Ensure proper yard housekeeping standards are met daily (waste control, cleanliness, designated zones).
* Support and enforce WorkSafeBC compliance standards alongside the Safety team.
** Reporting, Documentation & Continuous Improvement
*** Maintain yard logs and operational reporting (deliveries, issues, damages, incidents).
* Recommend and implement improvements to reduce waste, downtime, double-handling, and clutter.
* Support systems and tracking tools (ex. Texada, inventory logs, checklists).
* Provide weekly updates to management on:  +…