At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage diverse municipal infrastructure projects that enhance community growth and sustainability.
- Company: Join the progressive District of Squamish, a vibrant community with a focus on excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a compressed work week for better work-life balance.
- Other info: Be part of a dedicated team committed to continuous learning and improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by guiding capital projects that strengthen and serve the community for generations.
- Qualifications: Proven engineering leadership, budget management, and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 69590 - 150215 $ per year.
The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
Are you an accomplished engineering leader with a proven ability to lead teams, manage complex capital programs, and guide the implementation of infrastructure projects that strengthen communities? The District is seeking a Manager of Capital Projects to provide strategic leadership and direction for the planning, prioritization, and implementation of a diverse portfolio of municipal infrastructure initiatives that support community growth, sustainability, and quality of life.
Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of professional and technical staff responsible for advancing the District's capital program. As a key member of the leadership team, you will provide strategic direction, oversee resource and workload planning, support organizational decision-making, and foster collaboration across departments. Through effective people leadership, you will help ensure capital projects are advanced in alignment with Council priorities, operational needs, and long-term community objectives.
You will be accountable for the overall effectiveness of the capital program, including team performance, strategic planning, resource allocation, budget oversight, and the advancement of priority infrastructure initiatives. Success in this role will be driven by your ability to build and support a high-performing team, establish clear priorities, and create the conditions for the successful delivery of the District's capital program.
This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of the District by leading a skilled team, developing talent, and advancing a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the District's capital projects program, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, asset management objectives, and long-term infrastructure plans.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professional and technical staff by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
- Contribute to corporate and departmental strategic planning, long-range infrastructure planning, asset management initiatives, and multi-year capital budgeting.
- Lead the planning and implementation of the annual capital program, establishing priorities, allocating resources, and recommending delivery approaches to support organizational capacity and service objectives.
- Oversee the governance and performance of the capital program, including budget management, risk management, quality management, and the effective stewardship of public resources.
What we’re looking for:
Our ideal candidate is a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering leader with a proven track record of leading teams, managing budgets, and overseeing complex capital infrastructure programs. You are an effective communicator and relationship builder with the ability to inspire staff, navigate competing priorities, and make sound decisions in a dynamic municipal environment.
You bring strong leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder management, and organizational management skills, along with a solid understanding of municipal engineering practices, regulations, and infrastructure asset management principles. Most importantly, you are passionate about developing people, supporting organizational success, and helping deliver infrastructure that strengthens and serves the community for generations to come.
Who we are:
The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small-town setting, spectacular natural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene, and world-class recreational opportunities offer an incredible live-work-play lifestyle that few places can beat. We are a team of fun-loving yet highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed to continuous learning, improvement, and excellence in service to our citizens - and so is our ideal candidate.
Our Vision:
Our organization is a thriving community, serving the thriving community of Squamish.
Our Mission:
We lead, facilitate and partner to ensure a liveable and sustainable Squamish.
Our Core Values:
Respect, Integrity, Connection, Progress.
Salary ranging from $136,695.90 - $150,215.28. Comprehensive benefits package. Compressed work week which allows for an earned day off every second week.
Application deadline: October 30, 2026.
Manager of Capital Projects employer: CivicInfo BC
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is an exceptional employer that values transparency, accountability, and community engagement. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a collaborative work culture, CVRD offers unique opportunities for professional development while making a meaningful impact on local governance. Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley, employees enjoy a supportive environment that fosters innovation and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking rewarding careers in public service.
