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Project Director - Heavy Civil ConstructionCanterra Group • Vancouver (North Hastings-Sunrise), BC, ca
Project Director - Heavy Civil Construction

Project Director - Heavy Civil Construction

Canterra Group • Vancouver (North Hastings-Sunrise), BC, ca
1 day ago
Salary
CA$180,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Description

Civil Project Director – PPP & Public Infrastructure

Location: Vancouver, BC
Base Salary: $180,000–$250,000

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

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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





Benefits


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





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
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