Coquitlam is home to over 141,000 people and is a vibrant, regional urban centre. We are committed to carefully managing the City’s future while continuing to deliver the highest level of service to the community through leadership, sustainability and innovation.

Parks and Facilities Construction Manager
Regular Full-Time

The City of Coquitlam is currently offering an exciting opportunity in our Strategic Initiatives Department. We are seeking a self-motivated professional, with proven skills, knowledge and leadership in construction management.

As part of the leadership team reporting to the Manager Capital Construction, you will be responsible for the City’s capital construction program, which involves planning, coordinating and delivering the replacement and/or construction of new department assets.

Desirable experience includes Construction and Project Management experience.  Experience with CCDC forms of contract, construction documentation and drawings, capital planning experience in facilities and park assets replacements/renovations, proven supervisory skills in a unionized environment, familiarity with contract documentation and processes such as RFP, RFI, etc., design build knowledge in working with grants and/or P3 partnerships, as well a computer skills including Autocad and Microsoft Project proficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a diploma from an Institute of Technology in Building Technology, Project Management, Trades Qualifications or other related discipline, plus a minimum of 5 – 7 years related experience, including considerable project management and industry best practices and supervisory experience, preferably in a municipal environment .  A valid BC Driver’s License is required.  Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check.

The City offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.  Please submit your résumé and cover letter, citing reference 2015-101320, by 5:00 pm, December 6, 2015 to: