Capital Projects Manager

Job summary

Manage staff and the construction and contracts for the City’s capital programs, coordinating with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and the public. Scope projects, develop capital budgets, engage engineering consultants, oversee design and delivery, review drawings, provide technical support, and mentor junior staff.

Job details

Organization City of Dawson Creek Region British Columbia Application Deadline October 31, 2026 Type Full Time Category Engineering Twitter Facebook Linkedin Send Save Print Description Department: Development Services Internal/External Posting Date: September 18, 2026 Internal/External Closing Date: Until filled 2026 Salary Range: $104,927 - $120,371 Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Competition No.: 2026-67 The City of Dawson Creek is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Technologist to join our management team as Capital Projects Manager in a full-time, permanent position. Reporting to the Director of Development Services or designate, the successful candidate will provide staff, and construction and contract management for the City’s capital programs. This will involve working collaboratively with internal staff, consultants, contractors, and interdepartmentally within other City of Dawson Creek departments. What You’ll Do The work of the Capital Projects Manager involves: People Management Relationship Management Contract administration and oversight Engineering based work involving the civil, mechanical, structural and electrical fields, including: Project scoping Capital budget development Engaging the services of professional engineering consultants Managing the design and delivery of engineering projects Responding to public inquiries Providing technical support to internal departments Reviewing design drawings Mentoring junior staff Participating in inter-departmental projects The successful candidate will possess strong project management skills and have a strong understanding of: Construction practices of municipal infrastructure Contract compliance Change management processes Contract close out The candidate will be well organized and have strong communication skills. Requirements Requirements: A minimum two year diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from a recognized institution Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience Registration as an AScT with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC and/or the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta or equivalent A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License Proficiency with computer-based engineering applications including AutoCAD Experience with multiple survey principles including GPS Project Management Professional (PMP) certification may be considered an asset Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered The ideal candidate possesses the capacity to perform all duties in a safe manner while fostering positive relationships with both the public and fellow staff. Please include copies of any relevant certification with your application. Contact Email: resumes@dawsoncreek.ca Other Relevant Information Internal Applicants (Current City Employees): Please submit your application by emailing a Word document or PDF copy of your résumé to resumes@dawsoncreek.ca, with the job posting title and number in the subject line. External Applicants: Please explore current opportunities on our Job Opportunities page and submit your application directly through our Avanti Career Portal: plus.avanti.ca/job-board/af9e4f85-3404-45ae-bf8a-50ca6e9a02b1 Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on the closing date referenced above. The City would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Dawson Creek is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities whenever reasonably possible during the selection and employment process. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada to be eligible for this position. By applying for this position, you are giving permission for the City to contact your previous employers and references. From the same organization Community Program Attendant (Casual) - City of Dawson Creek 15 Oct, 2026 RCMP Guard (Casual) - City of Dawson Creek 14 Oct, 2026

What you’ll do

Manage staff and the construction and contracts for the City’s capital programs, coordinating with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and the public. Scope projects, develop capital budgets, engage engineering consultants, oversee design and delivery, review drawings, provide technical support, and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

Requires a minimum two-year diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, at least five years of directly related experience, professional technologist registration (or equivalent), and a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license. Candidates should be proficient with engineering applications including AutoCAD and have experience with survey principles including GPS; PMP certification is an asset, and equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• People Management
• Relationship Management
• Contract Administration
• Construction Management
• Capital Budget Development
• Project Scoping
• Engineering Project Delivery
• Contract Compliance
• Change Management
• Contract Closeout
• AutoCAD
• Surveying
• GPS
• Technical Drawing Review
• Communication

Job areas

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Government & Public Sector

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