• Take ownership of civil infrastructure projects across the Lower Mainland, delivering earthworks, utilities, and municipal service work from setup to completion
• Earn a competitive salary of $85,000 - $130,000, plus RRSP matching, extended health benefits, and a company vehicle for site travel
• Join a growing civil contractor where your expertise can help drive the next phase of expansion and project delivery

Neil Smith Construction Ltd. is a heavy civil contractor with more than 50 years of experience supporting infrastructure and development across the Lower Mainland and beyond. The company delivers a wide range of services including earthworks, underground utilities, road building, concrete work, and full-service civil construction for municipal, commercial, and development projects. With a head office in Richmond and a yard in Langley, the team works closely with municipalities, developers, and industry partners to complete projects that support growing communities. Neil Smith Construction has built a reputation for dependable work, experienced crews, and a practical understanding of complex civil projects. Employees have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure work while collaborating with a knowledgeable and supportive team. For those who enjoy hands-on construction and being part of projects that shape the places people live and work, Neil Smith Construction offers the chance to build a lasting career.

For more information, please visit our website: neilsmithconstructionltd.com

Neil Smith Construction Ltd. is looking for a full-time Civil Project Manager, Utilities & Earthworks based in Richmond, BC.

You will play a key role overseeing civil infrastructure projects while contributing to estimating and pre-construction review when new tenders are being evaluated.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for managing civil construction projects from setup through closeout, including project planning, cost control, schedule coordination, subcontractor management, and technical coordination to ensure successful delivery.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning and initiating projects by defining scope, deliverables, schedules, budgets, resources, and execution plans
• Managing tendering and procurement, including subcontractor selection, purchase orders, and contract compliance
• Preparing cost forecasts and controlling project finances, including tracking expenditures, managing cash flow, approving invoices, and administering variations or claims
• Developing and maintaining project schedules while coordinating crews, subcontractors, equipment, and site logistics
• Overseeing site operations to ensure safe, efficient production across all project phases
• Reviewing drawings and resolving RFIs, coordinating with engineers, designers, and utilities, and managing design or scope changes
• Implementing QA/QC processes, coordinating inspections, and ensuring work meets specifications and standards
• Enforcing health, safety, and environmental requirements, including risk assessments, permits, incident response, and environmental controls
• Maintaining project documentation, including daily reports, site records, progress logs, and submittals
• Ensuring regulatory compliance, including permits, inspections, and traffic control plans
• Identifying and managing project risks, maintaining risk registers and mitigation plans
• Communicating with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams, providing progress updates and resolving project issues
• Coordinating project closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, O&M manuals, training, and final handover

To qualify, you will have 5+ years of experience in civil construction project management within the Vancouver or Lower Mainland market, with a strong working knowledge of MMCD (Master Municipal Construction Documents). Experience delivering projects involving earthworks, underground utilities, and municipal infrastructure or service work will be essential. Ideally, you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline; however, a combination of relevant experience and training will also be considered.

The following are required:

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel between the office and project sites across the Lower Mainland

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Demonstrated experience managing civil infrastructure projects from setup through completion
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, review specifications, and manage RFIs, change orders, and contemplated changes
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, field crews, equipment, and site logistics
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and contract administration
• Experience supporting or contributing to estimating and tender review processes
• Familiarity with construction safety standards and regulatory requirements
• PMP certification (asset)
• P.Eng designation or eligibility (asset)

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, and clear communication skills that allow you to work effectively with field crews, subcontractors, engineers, and clients. You will bring a practical, hands-on mindset and the ability to stay organized and composed in a construction environment where conditions can shift quickly.

This is a hands-on civil construction leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of projects from planning through completion. Neil Smith Construction is looking for a motivated professional who understands the realities of civil construction and is ready to contribute to the continued growth of a respected Lower Mainland contractor.

Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive annual salary of $85,000 - $130,000, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Extended health benefits package
• RRSP matching program
• Company vehicle for travel between the office and project sites
• On-site parking at the Richmond office
• Company events, including an annual Christmas party

Ready to dig into your next opportunity and contribute to meaningful projects? Apply today!