Manager of Capital Projects

Our client is a progressive, growing municipal government in Squamish, BC, known for its focus on community, resilient infrastructure, and a strong sense of purpose. With a significant capital investment plan in motion, they are looking to add a Manager of Capital Projects to their Engineering Department on a permanent basis.

This is an opportunity for a civil engineering leader with local government or consulting experience to lead a capital projects team, shape the delivery of major infrastructure, and act as a technical expert for the community.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the Capital Projects team in delivering infrastructure projects that support community growth and improve municipal infrastructure.
• Collaborate on the annual capital plan and recommend implementation strategies and resource requirements to the Director of Engineering.
• Oversee project objectives and delivery strategies, ensuring projects meet approved scope, budgets, schedules, and service expectations.
• Provide oversight on the procurement and delivery of engineering studies, consultant assignments, and capital projects in line with District policies and standards.
• Provide strategic review and direction on technical reports and present recommendations to Council as required.
• Advise the Director on significant project matters, risks, and recommendations arising from the capital program.
• Contribute to annual budgets and the 10-year Financial Plan by identifying capital funding and resource needs.
• Manage, coach, and develop direct reports, setting priorities and performance expectations.
• Ensure completed capital assets transition smoothly to the Public Works Department through clear processes and documentation.
• Lead public consultation and stakeholder engagement, including open houses and workshops, using the IAP2 model.
• Act as the District's technical expert in updating bylaws, policies, standards, and guidelines, and provide technical input on public inquiries.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia, or immediately eligible for registration.
• 5+ years of progressive responsibility in local government or an engineering firm.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of municipal projects and services.
• Working knowledge of the Local Government Act, MMCD, and WorkSafeBC regulations.
• Proven leadership experience coaching and developing professional and technical staff.
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, including Council and the public.
• Understanding of the importance of respecting regional traditions and Indigenous regulations on projects.
• Experience managing in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

What's In It for You

• $136,700 to $150,200 annual salary.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Monday to Friday schedule, 70 hours bi-weekly (typically 8:00am to 5:00pm).
• Exempt position, excluded from union membership.
• Meaningful, high-visibility work shaping infrastructure in a growing community.
• Values-driven team culture built on respect, integrity, connection, and progress.

Location & Work Arrangement
Squamish, BC
On-site, Monday to Friday, with the ability to reliably commute to Squamish.

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