K’awat’si Consulting and Management Services (KCMS) is an Indigenous-owned consulting and management organization based in Port Hardy, British Columbia. KCMS supports the economic development and long-term goals of the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations through skilled services, business management, project support, and strategic initiatives.

Purpose

To lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of capital projects, infrastructure improvements, renovations, and other major organizational and client projects. The Senior Capital Project Manager is responsible for developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and implementation plans while coordinating with stakeholders, consultants, engineers, architects, contractors, and funding partners. The position ensures projects are effectively planned and delivered within approved scope, budget, timelines, safety requirements, and organizational objectives.

Work Location

Port Hardy, BC

Company/Department

K’awat’si Consulting and Management Services

Reports To

Senior Construction Capital Projects Director

What We Offer:

- 1 month of covered accommodations in a hotel room for individuals relocating from outside of Northern Vancouver Island.
- Relocation assistance
- Enrollment in the company benefits plan after 3 months of employment
- Career growth and educational development opportunities
- Company events and holiday parties
- Wellness incentives, including discounted gym membership and access to free in-person counselling services.
- 2 weeks of vacation

Position Summary

This position responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of capital projects, infrastructure improvements, renovations, and other major organizational and client projects.



Reporting to the Senior Capital Projects Director, this position serves as the owner's representative for the day-to-day management and execution of projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and funding through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

A core focus of the role is the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective project management and financial controls. This includes establishing project scopes, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and implementation plans; monitoring expenditures, commitments, and cash flow; tracking funding allocations and drawdowns; reviewing consultant and contractor invoices; and managing project changes, risks, and reporting. The Capital Planning & Construction Projects Manager is accountable for ensuring projects are effectively planned, financially controlled, and delivered in accordance with approved scope, budgets, schedules, safety requirements, funding obligations, and organizational objectives.

As the primary point of contact for day-to-day project execution, the Capital Planning & Construction Projects Managercoordinates with project owners, stakeholders, funding partners, architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to translate project objectives and requirements into actionable plans and deliverables.



The role requires sound professional judgment, independent problem-solving, and the ability to proactively identify and resolve project challenges while escalating significant financial, contractual, or governance matters to the Senior Capital Projects Director.

Working closely with First Nations leadership and external stakeholders, the Capital Planning & Construction Projects Manager provides accurate, meaningful, and timely project reporting to support informed decision-making, financial transparency, and effective project governance.

The position requires a highly organized, resourceful, and self-directed professional who can balance detailed project administration with the broader coordination and delivery of complex capital projects, while contributing to the development and continuous improvement of project management practices, systems, and operational processes within a growing department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Planning & Delivery

- Manage the day-to-day planning, coordination, and delivery of assigned capital projects, infrastructure improvements, renovations, and other organizational and client projects.
- Develop and maintain project scopes, schedules, procurement plans, and implementation strategies from initiation through construction and closeout.
- Oversee and coordinate project consultants, engineers, architects, contractors, and other project participants to ensure work progresses in accordance with approved scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
- Review consultant-prepared designs, cost estimates, schedules, technical reports, and recommendations for completeness, reasonableness

📌 Senior Capital Projects Manager (Port Hardy)
🏢 K’awat’si Economic Development Corporation (KEDC)
📍 Port Hardy