Build a Career Jacob Bros offers a wide range of challenging career opportunities in an exciting and focused work environment.
The work we do benefits and shapes the landscape and economy of British Columbia. We are always on the lookout for hard-working and collaborative people.
Jacob Bros is currently expanding and looking for candidates for the following positions.
Skilled & General Labourers – Vancouver, BC
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Jacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring Civil Skilled & General Labourers for projects throughout the lower mainland.
Your Rewards:
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Work 10-12/h days, 5-6 days per week
- Earn overtime after 8 hours per day, and double time after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $500 Referral Bonus Program
- Manual labour, cleaning and preparing sites
- Raking, shoveling, unloading trucks and maintenance tasks
- Digging trenches, raking and shoveling
- Cleaning debris and removing waste materials from sites
- Operate hand tools as directed
- Work safely around heavy construction equipment
- Other labour duties as assigned
- One (1) year proven civil construction experience for a privately held or family-owned general contracting business is preferred
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
- No rotations or LOA will be given
About Jacob Bros:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
Pipelayer – Vancouver, BC
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Jacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring Pipelayers for projects throughout the lower mainland.
Your Rewards:
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Work 10-12/h days, 5-6 days per week
- Earn overtime after 8 hours per day, and double time after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $500 Referral Bonus Program
Responsibilities:
- Installs pipe for storm, water, sanitary main, Hydro, Telus, and Shaw
- Grades trenches and culverts, positions pipe, seals joints
- Uses instruments including lasers, grade rods and transit levels
- Other labour duties as assigned
- Two (2) years proven civil pipelayer experience for a privately held or family-owned general contracting business is preferred
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
- No rotations or LOA will be given
About Jacob Bros:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
Heavy Equipment Operator – Vancouver, BC
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Jacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring Heavy Equipment Operators for projects throughout the lower mainland.
Your Rewards:
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Work 10-12/h days, 5-6 days per week
- Earn overtime after 8 hours per day, and double time after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $500 Referral Bonus Program
Responsibilities:
- Safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment including Excavators, Dozers, Skid-steer and Backhoe loaders to meet production targets
- Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
- Other labour duties as assigned
- Three (3) years proven operating experience for a privately held or family-owned general contracting business
- Valid BC driver’s license
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
- No rotations or LOA will be given
About Jacob Bros:
About Jacob Bros:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and buildings construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office on Vancouver Island.
Grademan / Surveyor Assistant – Vancouver, BC
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Jacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring Grademen/Surveyor Assistants for projects throughout the lower mainland.
Your Rewards:
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Work 10-12/h days, 5-6 days per week
- Earn overtime after 8 hours per day, and double time after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $500 Referral Bonus Program
Responsibilities:
- Sets elevations and grades for site grading, pipe installation and road construction
- Reads and interprets engineering and as-built drawings, identifies accuracy and errors
- Proficient in the use of Topcon survey equipment, maintains all survey equipment
- Maintains complete field notes, prepares reports as needed
- Other labour duties as assigned
- One (1) years proven Grademan experience for a privately held or family-owned general contracting business is preferred
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
- No rotations or LOA will be given
About Jacob Bros:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
Formwork Carpenter – Vancouver, BC
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Jacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring Formwork Carpenters for projects throughout the lower mainland.
Your Rewards:
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Work 10-12/h days, 5-6 days per week
- Earn overtime after 8 hours per day, and double time after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $500 Referral Bonus Program
Responsibilities:
- Reads and interprets plans, drawings and specifications
- Assembles and installs wood and engineered formwork systems
- Builds structural formwork for concrete foundations, footings, retaining walls, columns, beams, suspended slabs and shafts
- Other labour duties as assigned
- One (1) year proven formwork carpentry experience for a privately held or family-owned general contracting business is preferred
- Journeyman or Apprentice Carpenter certification is an asset
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
- No rotations or LOA will be given
About Jacob Bros:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
Superintendent – Buildings – Surrey, BC
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Jacob Bros Construction is now hiring a Buildings Superintendent for projects throughout the lower mainland.
To qualify for this position, you will be a multi-disciplinary Superintendent with a minimum of 5 years local experience managing institutional, commercial, industrial and residential projects with contract values up to $20M.
No agencies please.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
About Jacob Bros:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
We thank all applicants for their interest in careers with Jacob Bros. Due to high volumes of applicants, only those selected for consideration will be contacted by a member of our hiring team.
To qualify for this position, you will be a multi-disciplinary Superintendent with a minimum of 5 years local experience managing institutional, commercial, industrial and residential projects with contract values up to $20M.
No agencies please.
Responsibilities:
- Supervises construction workforce and oversees on-site construction activities to construct the project effectively, safely and within budget
- Hires, trains, supervises and mentors craft personnel; oversees subcontractors and manages the work
- Develops and maintains open communication with crews, trades, project team and clients to ensure project performance, safety and quality requirements are met
- Prepares work plans and scheduling to determine manpower levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements
- Monitors and executes the project construction plan; develops and implements job schedules and three week look ahead schedules
- Leads effective site meetings with craft, trades, project teams and client
- Examines field conditions, corrects inaccuracies and implements cost saving measures
- Understands project scope and applies engineering principles to troubleshoot and resolve challenges
- Collaborates with Project Manager to implement safety program and maintain all safety documentation
- Maintains project administration correspondence, complies with all project documentation requirements
- Develops strong relationships with all project stakeholders
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience as a site Superintendent in the buildings sector
- Expert understanding of buildings construction industry and business operations, including cost management processes and reports, construction specifications and methods, contract language, and project planning and schedules
- Ability to understand scope of work and project schedule and interpret drawings, specifications and contract documents
- Excellent leadership and supervisory skills and ability to communicate positively and effectively with all levels of stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of safety and environmental procedures and legislation
- Knowledge of Provincial Building Codes and Building Envelope
- Working knowledge of computers and experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project or internal project controls software and scheduling software
- Ability to work a varied schedule, including night shifts as required
- Legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
- No rotations or LOA will be given
About Jacob Bros:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
We thank all applicants for their interest in careers with Jacob Bros. Due to high volumes of applicants, only those selected for consideration will be contacted by a member of our hiring team.
Project Manager – Buildings (Intermediate/Senior) – Surrey, British Columbia
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Jacob Bros Construction is now hiring a Project Manager – Buildings.
To qualify for this position, you will have a minimum of 7 years progressive experience holding the job title Project Manager for a General Contractor, and successfully delivering industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects with contract values up to $30M.
You will be currently living in the Greater Vancouver area at the time of application, and available for in-person interviews if selected.
No agencies please.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Your Rewards:
About Jacob Bros:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and buildings construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office on Vancouver Island.
We thank all applicants for their interest in careers with Jacob Bros. Due to high volumes of applicants, only those selected for consideration will be contacted by a member of our hiring team.
To qualify for this position, you will have a minimum of 7 years progressive experience holding the job title Project Manager for a General Contractor, and successfully delivering industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects with contract values up to $30M.
You will be currently living in the Greater Vancouver area at the time of application, and available for in-person interviews if selected.
No agencies please.
Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership for company Safety and Quality programs and monitors safety performance of project team and subcontractors
- Leverages expert understanding of project management fundamentals to manage all contractual obligations, project milestones, subcontract administration, costs and schedules for complete project cycle
- Meets all goals and objectives for project performance as related to project controls cost management, schedule, quality and project status by providing overall direction and leadership to the project team
- Negotiates successfully and represents all project matters on behalf of the company
- Assists with project start-up activities, pre-commissioning or commissioning, and overall project closeout as required
- Manages and supervises project document control and construction submittals (e.g. Traffic Plans, Site Safety Plans, Quality Control Plans, change orders, RFIs, shop drawings, etc.)
- Inspects job site to ensure construction is performed in compliance to all specifications; takes action to correct deficiencies expediently
- Inspects subcontractor work to ensure compliance with design, quality and schedule
- Develops and maintains construction schedule; ensures overall schedule and work are completed on time
- Collaborates with Superintendents to plan, schedule and organize material and equipment deliveries and ensure accurate inventory tracking
- Develops and maintains excellent working stakeholder relationships with the client, engineering design team, and field staff to plan, execute and problem solve
- Communicates openly and effectively with all stakeholders to ensure project scope, schedule and budget are clearly defined and understood
- Demonstrates strong understanding of contract documents
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum seven (7) years experience as a Buildings Project Manager in a mid-tier general contracting environment
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline is preferred
- Expert knowledge of construction methods, techniques, drawings, standards, specifications, health & safety, quality
- Expert user of project control software applications, including AutoCAD, MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
- Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize work
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
- Excellent English verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada
Your Rewards:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Matched RRSP contribution
- Three weeks vacation
- New 50,000 square foot office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $1000 Referral Bonus Program
- Winner BC’s Top Employer 2021
- Family owned business managed by hands on founders
About Jacob Bros:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and buildings construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office on Vancouver Island.
We thank all applicants for their interest in careers with Jacob Bros. Due to high volumes of applicants, only those selected for consideration will be contacted by a member of our hiring team.
Project Coordinator – Civil – Surrey, British Columbia
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Jacob Bros Construction is now hiring a Project Coordinator – Civil Construction.
No agencies or phone calls please.
About the Role:
The Project Coordinator reports to the Project Manager and assists with planning, organization and direction of construction projects in the civil discipline, including earthworks, utilities, concrete and civil structural projects.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Your Rewards:
About Jacob Bros:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
We thank all applicants for their interest in careers with Jacob Bros. Due to high volumes of applicants, only those selected for consideration will be contacted by a member of our hiring team.
No agencies or phone calls please.
About the Role:
The Project Coordinator reports to the Project Manager and assists with planning, organization and direction of construction projects in the civil discipline, including earthworks, utilities, concrete and civil structural projects.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains project document control including daily reports, RFIs, shop drawings, changes, billing and daily labor timesheets
- Assists Superintendent with operational tasks including preparation of work plans and packages, scheduling updates, updating drawings, and supervision of subcontractor operations
- Supervises field operations and plans, schedules and coordinates work on the job site
- Assists with implementing and monitoring Quality and Safety Plans, including participation in job site safety reviews, toolbox meetings, and safety training
- Assists in the preparation of purchase orders, subcontracts and generation of change orders
- Performs basic engineering calculations and assists in interpretations of drawings and specifications for field crews
- Orders, schedules and tracks material deliveries to job site
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or post-secondary training in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum of 1 year Project Coordinator experience with a General Contractor in the civil discipline
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, project teams and subtrades
- Strong knowledge of construction specifications, methods and procedures
- Working knowledge of scheduling, estimating and subcontracts
- Proficient user of project control software applications, including AutoCAD, MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada
Your Rewards:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Matched RRSP contribution
- Three weeks vacation
- New 50,000 square foot office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $1000 Referral Bonus Program
- Winner BC’s Top Employer 2021
- Family owned business managed by hands on founders
About Jacob Bros:
Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.
Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.
Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
We thank all applicants for their interest in careers with Jacob Bros. Due to high volumes of applicants, only those selected for consideration will be contacted by a member of our hiring team.
Winning culture.
Many organizations are burdened by cultures that hamper their ability to execute. Jacob Bros has established a culture that is founded on such values as hard work, dedication, attention to detail, innovation, individual accountability, a winning attitude and adaptability.
Quality people.
We provide long-term commitment, support and training to a skilled and experienced workforce that is second to none in the industry.
We are proud of our people.
