At MacKay Contracting Ltd., we don’t just move dirt — we build the infrastructure that keeps communities growing. From highways and utilities to mine infrastructure and large-scale civil construction, we take on challenging projects with pride, grit, and a commitment to doing the job right.
For over 40 years, MacKay has built a reputation for delivering quality work safely, efficiently, and with integrity. Our success is driven by our people and the Core Values that guide everything we do:
- Be Safe Always – Safety is the foundation of every decision we make.
- Unified as a TEAM – Trust, Effort, Attitude, and Mission drive our success.
- Integrity & Accountability – We own our work and hold ourselves to high standards.
- Lead with Innovation & Excellence – We continuously improve and push for better.
- Drive Positive Impact – We create value for our clients, communities, and teams.
We’re looking for a Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and is ready to lead projects from planning through completion while building strong relationships with clients, crews, and stakeholders.
How You’ll Contribute
As a Project Manager at MacKay, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and on budget. You’ll oversee multiple aspects of project delivery while working closely with operations teams, field crews, subcontractors, clients, and leadership.
This role is more than managing schedules and costs — it’s about leading people, solving problems, driving accountability, and ensuring every project reflects the quality and professionalism MacKay is known for.
Your leadership will directly contribute to the successful execution of civil construction and mining projects that shape communities across the region.
What You’ll Get to Do
- Lead projects from pre-construction planning through final completion
- Perform site visits, project walk-throughs, and assist with bid preparation and project startup planning
- Coordinate mobilization, permitting, procurement, scheduling, and project logistics
- Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost tracking, invoicing, and reporting
- Oversee subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and project stakeholders
- Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract specifications
- Support and collaborate with Superintendents, Foremen, and field operations teams
- Manage project schedules and proactively identify risks or delays
- Prepare and maintain project documentation including contracts, change orders, drawings, and reports
- Lead project meetings and maintain strong communication with clients and stakeholders
- Ensure project management systems and documentation remain accurate and up to date
- Participate in safety meetings, incident reviews, and hazard assessments
- Champion MacKay’s “Be Safe Always” Core Value through visible safety leadership and accountability
- Mentor and support team members while helping build a positive, high-performing culture
- Contribute to employee performance evaluations and operational improvement initiatives
- Help drive successful project outcomes that strengthen MacKay’s reputation and long-term growth
Who You Are
You’re a leader who stays calm under pressure, communicates effectively, and knows how to keep projects moving forward. You understand the realities of construction operations and know how to balance client expectations, field execution, budgets, schedules, and safety requirements.
You’re highly organized, solutions-focused, and confident making decisions in fast-paced environments. Most importantly, you believe strong relationships, accountability, and teamwork are just as important as technical expertise.
You have:
- 3–10 years of experience in construction project management, preferably in civil construction or mining
- Experience managing projects from planning through completion
- Strong knowledge of construction operations, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
- The ability to build strong working relationships with clients, crews, subcontractors, and leadership
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Experience coordinating multiple priorities and managing competing deadlines
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software
- The ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts
- A valid Class 5 driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required
Even better if you have:
- Experience working in heavy civil construction environments
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with heavy equipment, earthworks, utilities, roadbuilding, or infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of project financials and forecasting
- Industry-specific certifications or safety training
What’s In It for You
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement
- Exposure to large-scale civil and mining projects
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- The opportunity to work with experienced industry professionals
- A company culture built around safety, accountability, teamwork, and excellence
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This position is based out of our Cranbrook, BC office located at 1600A Theatre Road, with regular travel to project sites as required.
Typical hours are Monday to Friday; however, flexibility is required based on project and operational needs.
Why MacKay?
At MacKay Contracting, we believe great people build great projects. We’re looking for leaders who take ownership, communicate openly, and are committed to delivering high-quality work safely and efficiently.
If you’re ready to help lead projects that make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.
