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Project Director - Heavy Civil ConstructionCanterra Group • Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Project Director - Heavy Civil Construction

Project Director - Heavy Civil Construction

Canterra Group • Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Vancouver (North Hastings-Sunrise), Canada | Posted on 07/18/2026

Civil Project Director – PPP &Public Infrastructure

We are seeking a senior Civil Project Director to lead large, complex public infrastructure and PPP (P3) civil projects in the Vancouver market. This executive-level role is responsible for overseeing delivery of major government-funded and alternative-delivery projects with significant stakeholder, commercial, and regulatory complexity.

This position is ideal for a civil construction leader with deep experience navigating public owners, concession partners, and long-term infrastructure programs.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide executive oversight of PPP (P3) and public-sector civil infrastructure projects from pursuit through delivery
  • Lead integrated project teams including operations, design partners, and concession stakeholders
  • Drive project governance, risk management, and commercial strategy under alternative delivery models
  • Maintain accountability for cost, schedule, safety, quality, and contractual performance
  • Serve as senior point of contact for public owners, government agencies, lenders, and private partners
  • Support pursuits, RFQs, RFPs, and bid strategy for future PPP and public infrastructure work
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and contractual obligations
  • Mentor senior project leaders and build long-term leadership capacity

Apply

To discuss your career and this and other senior civil leadership opportunities that align with your experience, submit your resume in confidence to scott.anderson@canterragroup.net

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • 15+ years of civil construction experience, including senior leadership on major infrastructure programs
  • Proven delivery of PPP (P3), design-build, and public-sector civil projects
  • Strong background working with municipal, provincial, and federal owners
  • Demonstrated expertise in commercial management, risk allocation, and contract administration
  • Experience coordinating with concessionaires, designers, lenders, and regulatory bodies
  • Strong financial acumen with oversight of large, complex project budgets
  • Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic communication skills

Why This Opportunity

  • Executive-level compensation with meaningful leadership influence
  • Opportunity to deliver landmark public infrastructure and PPP projects
  • Long-term stability supported by major government programs and capital plans
  • Collaborative leadership culture with strong governance and decision-making support
  • Ability to shape regional infrastructure delivery strategy
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