Location: British Columbia | Out-of-Town Rotation (14 Days On / 7 Days Off) Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent Compensation: $250,000 – $295,000 base + bonus + travel support + benefits About the Chance

This is an opportunity to join one of Canada’s premier heavy civilcontractors on a landmark infrastructure project in British Columbia. We are seeking an experienced Project Director with a proven backgroundleading large-scale heavy civil construction projects, including complexconcrete structures, transportation infrastructure, transit, bridges, marineworks, and major civil infrastructure assignments. This role is ideal for a senior construction leader who thrives intechnically demanding environments and has successfully managed large projectteams, complex stakeholder relationships, and major infrastructure operationsfrom pre-construction through project completion.

The position is based on a rotational out-of-town schedule of 14 days on/ 7 days off and offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role on one ofthe region’s most significant heavy civil projects.

The company is recognized for: Landmark infrastructure projectsacross Canada

Complex heavy civil andstructural concrete expertise

Strong self-perform constructioncapabilities

Financial strength and long-termproject backlog

Collaborative leadership cultureand operational excellence This is a career-defining opportunity for a Project Director seekinghigh-profile project exposure within a nationally respected infrastructurecontractor. The Role

As the Project Director, you will provide overall leadership andstrategic direction for a major heavy civil infrastructure project, overseeingall aspects of project execution including operations, commercial performance,scheduling, safety, staffing, client relations, and project delivery.



You will lead multidisciplinary project teams while working closely withexecutive leadership, clients, consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure thesuccessful delivery of the project. This role requires strong operational leadership, commercial acumen, anddeep experience managing technically complex infrastructure projects withindemanding construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

Provide executive-levelleadership for a major heavy civil infrastructure project

Oversee all project operationsincluding construction, commercial management, scheduling, procurement,and staffing

Lead Project Managers,Superintendents, engineers, and project support teams

Ensure projects are deliveredsafely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractualobligations

Drive project strategy, executionplanning, and operational performance

Manage client relationships,stakeholder coordination, and executive reporting

Oversee risk management, changemanagement, forecasting, and cost control activities

Support project staffing,mentorship, and team development initiatives

Collaborate closely with senioroperations and executive leadership teams

Monitor overall projectproductivity, quality, and financial performance

Ensure compliance with projectspecifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Lead high-level planning,problem-solving, and decision-making activities throughout the projectlifecycle Who You Are

15+ years of leadershipexperience within heavy civil or infrastructure construction





Proven experience leadinglarge-scale infrastructure projects valued in the hundreds of millions

Strong background in

Bridges and transportationprojects

Transit infrastructure

Marine or major publicinfrastructure projects

Demonstrated success managinglarge project teams and complex field operations

Strong commercial, contractual,and operational management experience

Excellent leadership,communication, and stakeholder management skills

Experience working within highlytechnical and schedule-driven project environments

Strong understanding ofconstruction risk management, scheduling, and project controls

Engineering, ConstructionManagement, or related technical background is considered an asset

Ability to work rotationalschedules and travel for project assignments Why This Role Stands Out

Landmark Infrastructure Project – Lead one of British Columbia’s major heavy civil constructionassignments Executive Leadership Opportunity – Play a critical leadership role with significant operational influence Exceptional Compensation Package – Highly competitive salary, bonus potential, travel support, andbenefits Industry-Leading Organization – Join one of Canada’s most respected heavy civil contractors Complex, High-Profile Work – Exposure to technically challenging infrastructure and structuralconcrete scopes Long-Term Career Growth – Strong project pipeline and future leadership opportunities within theorganization Confidential Inquiry

We understand that many accomplished Project Directors are not activelyexploring the market. If you are open to a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity,project details, compensation structure, or how this role compares to yourcurrent position, we would welcome the conversation.

📌 Project Director - Major Heavy Civil Infrastructure Project (Vancouver)
🏢 Canterra Group
📍 Vancouver