In 1985, after years of working in residential utilities contracting for their father, the Marinelli siblings founded Conwest Contracting to build further on their family tradition of working hard and forging strong business relationships. Over the years, John and Tony Marinelli, along with Ben Taddei, have expanded Conwest significantly and today it is one of the leading specialists in civil contracting in British Columbia, and still continues to grow. Together with over 90 employees, Conwest offers unique insight and attention to detail in our services, whether working on a straightforward site preparation or complicated specialty projects. Conwest has the experience, specialized machinery, knowledge base and entrepreneurial attitude that allows us to deliver on a variety of projects, including large, complex jobs.
On-site · Vancouver
Perform field work in civil construction in one of several roles, including operator, gradeperson, skilled labourer, labourer, or pipe layer. Contribute to site work while demonstrating accountability, innovation, care for the community, and perseverance.
On-site · Vancouver
Lead project foremen and field crews, coordinating construction activities, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, labour, materials, and equipment to meet safety, quality, and project objectives. Promote safety and company policies while mentoring staff, planning resources, and collaborating with project management, operations, and other stakeholders.
On-site · Vancouver
Prepares estimates and proposals for civil infrastructure projects by reviewing tender documents, calculating quantities, analyzing productivity, and coordinating bids with internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors. Leads prequalification and proposal-based tendering, supports project handovers and awarded contracts, evaluates quotes, and completes bid close-out and post-bid analyses.
On-site · Vancouver
Lead civil construction crews and coordinate daily work, schedules, materials, subcontractors, and project resources to meet production goals. Maintain accurate project paperwork and stakeholder communications while ensuring safe, quality-focused, and environmentally responsible work practices.
On-site · Vancouver
Lead and supervise crews performing heavy earthworks, bulk excavation, and hauling while coordinating schedules, materials, subcontractors, and daily production with project leadership. Maintain safety, quality, and environmental standards; complete project documentation; communicate progress and issues; and oversee equipment and materials on site.
On-site · Vancouver
Establish and verify construction layout and grades for utilities, earthworks, and roadworks, directing equipment operators to achieve the required grades. Record as-built information, communicate drawing conflicts, inspect survey equipment, and support the foreman and crew while following safety procedures.
On-site · Vancouver
Assist with project changes, cost and schedule assessments, close-outs, records, claims documentation, information requests, inspections, permits, and procurement. Coordinate site paperwork and work with project personnel to resolve issues, support quality control and schedules, and uphold health, safety, and environmental requirements.
On-site · Vancouver
Oversee civil construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, managing project controls, budgets, forecasts, schedules, procurement, contracts, resources, risks, safety, and quality. Coordinate project teams and stakeholders, maintain client relationships, manage billing and change orders, and lead project reviews and closeout activities.
