Construction Project Manager M​/F; Dawson Creek

Overview

Project Lead, Highway Construction & Materials – Highway North. Reporting to the Dawson Creek General Manager, Highways Division, this role contributes to the company's goals and profits by integrating the Project Management team. The position is based in Dawson Creek: approximately 50% office and 50% on site during the production season.

• Creation of Sales Order Review cost to date and update budget monthly
• Conduct budget review meetings with Construction Manager & Superintendent
• Conduct various meetings (Design, PM, Utility, Environmental, etc.)
• Develop and update Project Schedule
• Prepare monthly progress reports
• Oversee Project Quality Management System
• Track and reconcile materials supplied and delivered
• Manage and track truck haul tickets and summarize using spreadsheets
• Maintain daily and weekly inventory balances for pits, stockpiles, transfers, and job consumption
• Reconcile scale tickets, haul sheets, and production logs; investigate discrepancies proactively
• Coordinate with foremen, pit managers, and trucking to align physical counts with system balances
• Prepare month‑end inventory roll‑forwards and variance explanations for Finance
• Track material quality documentation (QC results, gradations) aligned to usage and pay items
• Assist Accounts payable with invoicing
• Ensure timely, accurate communication of all information and completion of all required documentation
• Help the Project Manager prepare progress reports and invoices for work completed
• Assist in the estimating process by evaluating bid specifications and drawings to ensure that everything that is required for a successful bid is addressed
• Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiate price
• Follow up as required to ensure bids are received
• Review projects, analyzing and documenting estimated vs. actual costs, and the whole job what was done, when, how, why
• Use this data for estimating work/projects
• Review contracts concerning insurance and bonding
• Order bonding
• Identify and implement efficiencies, process improvements and ways to save money
• Use the company ERP: SAP

• Entry level requires a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Bachelor degree or relevant industry experience
• Strong understanding of construction methods, contracts, and project coordination processes
• Strong knowledge of civil construction practices, including grading, paving, and utilities
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Minimum Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract
• Preferred:
  Experience working with contractors on municipal or highway projects
• Knowledge of ERP: SAP
• Familiarity with local regulations and standards (e.g., provincial specifications)
• Experience with quantity tracking and cost control systems

• Combination of office and field work environments
• Travel to project sites may be required
• Living out allowance (LOA) is provided when working remote
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced construction environment with changing priorities

Salary range: $100,000 – $140,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

• Competitive compensation package
• Company vehicle
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Matching RRSP
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee assistance program
• Free in office parking
• Growth opportunities
• Company events

Full‑time.

Relocate or reliably commute to Dawson Creek, BC. Travel to project sites may be required.