Construction Manager - Ports & Marine (EOI)
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About the role
RAM Consulting is a Canadian project delivery firm supporting some of North America’s most complex and impactful infrastructure projects. We specialize in engineering, project and construction management, and project support services across the marine, transportation, utilities, infrastructure, and energy sectors.
Our clients trust us to help deliver critical infrastructure that builds communities, supports economic growth, and improves everyday life. Everything we do is guided by a commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainability.
What sets RAM apart is our people. Our team brings diverse experience from owner, contractor, and consulting environments, giving us a practical, solutions-focused perspective at every stage of the project lifecycle. From early planning through to delivery, we work collaboratively with our clients and partners to get projects done right.
About The Role
For this expression of interest (EOI), we are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support the delivery of complex marine and port infrastructure projects. This role will lead field execution activities across marine construction environments including ports, terminals, waterfront infrastructure, pile installation, dredging support, and heavy civil works.
The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating field operations, leading site teams, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced marine environments and enjoys working on technically challenging waterfront and port infrastructure projects.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Lead and oversee day-to-day marine and port construction activities from pre-construction through project completion.
- Coordinate marine construction operations including waterfront works, pile installation, concrete works, structural marine infrastructure, dredging support, and heavy civil activities.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, permits, and contract requirements.
- Champion RAM’s safety-first culture by leading toolbox talks, safety meetings, and ensuring compliance with marine, regulatory, and client safety standards.
- Coordinate subcontractors, marine crews, equipment, barges, and suppliers to support efficient field execution.
- Monitor project quality through regular inspections, deficiency tracking, and coordination with QA/QC teams.
- Manage project productivity, schedules, field costs, and resource allocation while contributing to forecasting and reporting.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, engineers, port authorities, and subcontractors throughout project execution.
- Identify and proactively resolve constructability, scheduling, logistical, and operational challenges in marine environments.
- Maintain accurate project documentation including daily reports, progress tracking, environmental records, and change documentation.
- Ensure compliance with environmental management plans, permit requirements, and marine protection regulations.
- Lead, mentor, and support field teams while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in marine, port, or heavy civil construction, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of marine construction methods, port operations, waterfront infrastructure, and marine equipment.
- Experience supporting projects involving marine terminals, ports, wharves, docks, pile installation, dredging, or waterfront structures.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.
- Experience coordinating subcontractors, marine crews, equipment, and field logistics in active construction environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced field settings.
- Familiarity with marine safety regulations, environmental requirements, and quality standards related to waterfront and port construction.
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, reporting, and project documentation.
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline is considered an asset.
- Equivalent marine construction experience will also be considered.
Compensation & Benefits
The estimated annual base salary for this position is $105,000 - $160,000 as of the posting date. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and training.
Please note that this range reflects base pay only and does not include the competitive bonus program or the comprehensive benefits package offered by RAM Consulting. RAM provides a strong total rewards package including extended health and dental coverage, paid vacation and sick time, statutory holidays, annual performance and salary reviews, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.
Why You Should Join RAM
- Ability to work on North America’s largest projects
- Be part of an innovative technical team
- Grow your career with hands-on experience and development opportunities
- Be part of a high-growth company with a strong reputation in the industry
- Thrive in an inclusive and diverse workplace where your contributions are valued
Our Growth & Impact
RAM has been consistently recognized as one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies, including:
- The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Top Growing Companies (multiple years)
- Canadian Business and Maclean’s Growth 500 (7 consecutive years)
Our people are also recognized across the industry for their leadership and technical excellence, with recent national awards in engineering and design.
Our work is supported by an integrated management system aligned with ISO quality, environmental, and safety standards, reflecting our commitment to delivering projects safely, sustainably, and to the highest standard.
Interested?
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your professional career, please apply through this posting.
RAM is committed to employment equity and hires based on merit.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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About RAM
RAM Consulting (RAM) is a full-service design and construction management firm founded in 2007 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Our clients trust us with the successful management of Canada's largest infrastructure projects, from major highways to pipelines. The dedicated professionals at RAM provide innovative, solution-oriented expertise to your projects. Our comprehensive service offerings allow our clients to engage us through all aspects of project delivery, including; civil engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, project management, quality management, and land development engineering.
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Construction Manager - Ports & Marine (EOI)
Top Benefits
About the role
RAM Consulting is a Canadian project delivery firm supporting some of North America’s most complex and impactful infrastructure projects. We specialize in engineering, project and construction management, and project support services across the marine, transportation, utilities, infrastructure, and energy sectors.
Our clients trust us to help deliver critical infrastructure that builds communities, supports economic growth, and improves everyday life. Everything we do is guided by a commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainability.
What sets RAM apart is our people. Our team brings diverse experience from owner, contractor, and consulting environments, giving us a practical, solutions-focused perspective at every stage of the project lifecycle. From early planning through to delivery, we work collaboratively with our clients and partners to get projects done right.
About The Role
For this expression of interest (EOI), we are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support the delivery of complex marine and port infrastructure projects. This role will lead field execution activities across marine construction environments including ports, terminals, waterfront infrastructure, pile installation, dredging support, and heavy civil works.
The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating field operations, leading site teams, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced marine environments and enjoys working on technically challenging waterfront and port infrastructure projects.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Lead and oversee day-to-day marine and port construction activities from pre-construction through project completion.
- Coordinate marine construction operations including waterfront works, pile installation, concrete works, structural marine infrastructure, dredging support, and heavy civil activities.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, permits, and contract requirements.
- Champion RAM’s safety-first culture by leading toolbox talks, safety meetings, and ensuring compliance with marine, regulatory, and client safety standards.
- Coordinate subcontractors, marine crews, equipment, barges, and suppliers to support efficient field execution.
- Monitor project quality through regular inspections, deficiency tracking, and coordination with QA/QC teams.
- Manage project productivity, schedules, field costs, and resource allocation while contributing to forecasting and reporting.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, engineers, port authorities, and subcontractors throughout project execution.
- Identify and proactively resolve constructability, scheduling, logistical, and operational challenges in marine environments.
- Maintain accurate project documentation including daily reports, progress tracking, environmental records, and change documentation.
- Ensure compliance with environmental management plans, permit requirements, and marine protection regulations.
- Lead, mentor, and support field teams while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in marine, port, or heavy civil construction, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of marine construction methods, port operations, waterfront infrastructure, and marine equipment.
- Experience supporting projects involving marine terminals, ports, wharves, docks, pile installation, dredging, or waterfront structures.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.
- Experience coordinating subcontractors, marine crews, equipment, and field logistics in active construction environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced field settings.
- Familiarity with marine safety regulations, environmental requirements, and quality standards related to waterfront and port construction.
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, reporting, and project documentation.
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline is considered an asset.
- Equivalent marine construction experience will also be considered.
Compensation & Benefits
The estimated annual base salary for this position is $105,000 - $160,000 as of the posting date. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and training.
Please note that this range reflects base pay only and does not include the competitive bonus program or the comprehensive benefits package offered by RAM Consulting. RAM provides a strong total rewards package including extended health and dental coverage, paid vacation and sick time, statutory holidays, annual performance and salary reviews, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.
Why You Should Join RAM
- Ability to work on North America’s largest projects
- Be part of an innovative technical team
- Grow your career with hands-on experience and development opportunities
- Be part of a high-growth company with a strong reputation in the industry
- Thrive in an inclusive and diverse workplace where your contributions are valued
Our Growth & Impact
RAM has been consistently recognized as one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies, including:
- The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Top Growing Companies (multiple years)
- Canadian Business and Maclean’s Growth 500 (7 consecutive years)
Our people are also recognized across the industry for their leadership and technical excellence, with recent national awards in engineering and design.
Our work is supported by an integrated management system aligned with ISO quality, environmental, and safety standards, reflecting our commitment to delivering projects safely, sustainably, and to the highest standard.
Interested?
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your professional career, please apply through this posting.
RAM is committed to employment equity and hires based on merit.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Construction Manager jobs in Vancouver, BC
About RAM
RAM Consulting (RAM) is a full-service design and construction management firm founded in 2007 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Our clients trust us with the successful management of Canada's largest infrastructure projects, from major highways to pipelines. The dedicated professionals at RAM provide innovative, solution-oriented expertise to your projects. Our comprehensive service offerings allow our clients to engage us through all aspects of project delivery, including; civil engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, project management, quality management, and land development engineering.