Civil Project Manager - Heavy Civil Marine Engineering

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Civil Project Manager – Heavy Civil Marine EngineeringRegular Full-Time Civil Engineer Vancouver, BC, CA
30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3789
Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. Our Vancouver office is actively looking for a Civil Project Manager for the Owner's Engineer (OE) team on the largest container terminal development in British Columbia. Based in the Lower Mainland, this role provides technical leadership during a critical procurement and early works phase for a generational infrastructure project. As a core member of the Project Management Team, you will be part of the OE team overseeing the delivery of complex marine infrastructure, including large-scale dredging, land reclamation, concrete caissons and wharf construction. You will work in a highly collaborative environment, acting as a primary interface between the client and multi-disciplinary Task Force Leads to ensure project-wide alignment and proactive issue resolution.
As the successful hire, you will be a Senior Civil Engineer and Project Managerwith a minimum of 15 to 20 years of experience;
have deep expertise in construction execution relating to large-scale rock work, dredging, and land reclamation;
and have served in a construction management role and possess a strong background in cost estimating, scheduling, and risk assessment/mitigation.
About Moffatt & Nichol:
Moffatt & Nichol is a leading infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol’s commitment to design innovation since 1945,
Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 design firm for Marine and Port Facilities in the United States and No. 7 internationally.
Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practise areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources;
ports and harbours;
and transportation, bridges, and rail.
Duties and responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Act as the primary interface between the client, engineering teams, Design-Builder, and external agenciesLead inter-disciplinary integration review of Design-Build deliverables to ensure technical consistency across geotechnical, coastal, structural, and environmental interfaces, provide timely and technically integrated feedbackProvide Senior Technical Review for high-priority deliverables, focusing on constructability, risk mitigation, and adherence to project design intentOversee the tracking and verification of environmental and regulatory compliance within technical design packages, ensuring alignment with Project Agreement requirementsEnsure seamless coordination between key technical workstreams to mitigate risks associated with land reclamation and wharf interfaces, set priorities and build team capabilityMaintain awareness of project budgets and contracting strategies while supporting document preparation and evaluationWork closely with the core team in the Project Office and attend in-person meetings and occasional site visits as required
Other duties:
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, or other related Engineering;
requiredP.Eng. designation preferred (or PE with ability to apply for P.Eng. in the near future)Minimum 15 to 20 years experience in marine civil infrastructure with specialized knowledge in large-scale rock work, dredging, and land reclamation and construction backgroundExperience with Owner's Engineer (OE) workflows, specifically in managing the review and acceptance process of Design-Build submittalsStrong critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to adapt and delegate in a fast-paced environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary to effectively relay information and document project activities utilizing the appropriate mediumAdvanced skills in Microsoft Office (including MS Project) and familiarity with bottom-up cost estimating tools such as HCSS HeavyBid or similarAll new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
Physical requirements:
Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain .
Base salary range:
CAD $175,000 to $195,000 annually based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting the required qualifications in the job description.
Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the Vancouver, Canada market.
As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which is enshrined in the Canadian Constitution .
We draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.
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