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.
Foreman – Vancouver, BC
More DetailsJacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring a Foreman (Buildings Construction) to support the delivery of industrial, commercial and institutional projects.
This is a hands on, working Foreman role and carpentry tasks and other related duties are required.
Responsibilities:
- Hands on, working Foreman role
- Supervise and optimize labour, equipment, materials and sub-contractors on-site
- Ensure work is in accordance contract drawings and specifications
- Complete field reports including employee time cards, productivity and progress reports quantities and material deliveries
- Perform daily, weekly and monthly safety meetings and inspections
- 5+ years carpentry experience
- 5+ years experience running crews in a supervisory role
- Experience in tenant improvement and commercial construction projects
- Ability to read blueprints
Your Rewards:
- 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 up to $2000.00 Referral Bonus Program
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Pipelayer – Lower mainland, BC
More DetailsJoin us and build what matters for BC.
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 $1000 Referral Bonus Program
Responsibilities:
- Install pipe for storm, water, sanitary main, Hydro, Telus, and Shaw
- Grade trenches and culverts, positions pipe, seals joints
- Use 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
About Jacob Bros:
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Pipelayer – Victoria, BC
More DetailsJoin us and build what matters for BC.
Jacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring Pipelayers for projects in Victoria.
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 $1000 Referral Bonus Program
Responsibilities:
- Install pipe for storm, water, sanitary main, Hydro, Telus, and Shaw
- Grade trenches and culverts, positions pipe, seals joints
- Use 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
About Jacob Bros:
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Traffic Control Person (TCP) – Squamish, BC
More DetailsJacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring Traffic Control Persons (TCP) for a project in Squamish
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 up to $2000 Referral Bonus Program
- Stop, slow, and safely direct traffic through construction sites and work zones
- Operate hand held radios to communicate with crew
- Site maintenance and other duties as assigned
- BCCSA Traffic Control Person (Required)
- Highway experience is preferred
- Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license is a mandatory requirement
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Formwork Carpenter – Vancouver, British Columbia
More DetailsJacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring Formwork Carpenters for projects in the lower mainland.
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
- Five (5) years 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
Your Rewards:
- 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 up to $2000.00 Referral Bonus Program
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Sr. Project Manager (Civil Construction) – Surrey, BC
More DetailsThe Civil Project Manager leads the successful full-cycle delivery of heavy civil and infrastructure construction projects including but not limited to bridges, roads, highway, airport infrastructure, utilities, port & rail and water infrastructure projects.
- 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 (MMCD & CCDC)
- Performs other duties as assigned
The Civil Project Manager reports directly to the Operations Manager
- Minimum five (5) years experience as a Civil Project Manager in a mid-tier general contracting environment leading heavy civil an infrastructure projects
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- 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
- Project Management Professional (PMP), P.Eng designations an asset
- Experience in HeavyBid estimating software is an asset
- IPD Experience an asset
The Civil Project Manager works on civil construction sites, outdoors and in site offices, in varying weather conditions including inclement weather
Excavator Operator – Lower Mainland, BC
More DetailsJoin us and build what matters for BC.
Jacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring Excavator 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 up to $2000.00 Referral Bonus Program
Responsibilities:
- Safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment
- 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
About Jacob Bros:
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Excavator Operator – Victoria, BC
More DetailsCome build with a BC Top Employer 2023 winner!
Jacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring Excavator Operators for projects in Victoria, BC.
Please note the estimated salary ranges provided by Indeed for this position are not accurate.
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 up to $2000.00 Referral Bonus Program
Responsibilities:
- Safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment
- 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
About Jacob Bros:
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Heavy Duty Mechanic – Surrey, BC
More DetailsJacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring a Heavy Duty Mechanic to support our shop and maintenance facility in South Surrey, BC.
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 up to $2000.00 Referral Bonus Program
- Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic trade certification
- Valid Class 5 license with air brake endorsement required
- Minimum of four (4) years’ Red Seal certified experience
- Minimum ten years experience
- Welding experience an asset
- Prior experience with Caterpillar, Hitachi, Deere, Komatsu equipment
- CSTS certificate, First Aid and WHMIS certificate(s) are an asset
- Repair and service Caterpillar, Hitachi, Deere, Komatsu equipment both in the shop and in the field
- Diagnose, identify and repair problems, faults and malfunctions in structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
- Maintain and repair vehicles including but not limited to: earth moving equipment, trucks, trailers and tracked equipment
- Use hand and power tools to repair and perform maintenance on equipment
- Take direction from shop Foreman and work harmoniously with co-workers to ensure all repairs and tests are performed satisfactorily
- Other duties as assigned
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Buildings Superintendent – Lower Mainland, BC
More DetailsThe Buildings Superintendent leads, directs and coordinates the work of field staff and subcontractors. This site leadership position is responsible for overall Safety, Quality, schedule, cost performance and team development for institutional, commercial, industrial and high-end residential projects.
- Provides safety leadership through implementation of the Jacob Bros Safety Program, monitors the safety performance of field staff and subcontractors and collaborates with Project Manager to maintain all safety documentation
- Leverages expert knowledge of construction and building techniques to train, supervise and mentor craft personnel
- Supervises construction workforce and oversees all on-site construction activities to construct the project effectively, safely and within budget
- Develops and maintains open communication with crews, trades, project team and clients to ensure project performance, safety and quality requirements are in compliance
- 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
- Maintains project administration correspondence, complies with all project documentation requirements including field reports, schedule updates, safety inspections, etc.
- Develops strong relationships with all project stakeholders
- Performs other duties as required
The Buildings Superintendent reports to the Project Manager.
- Minimum 7 years of supervisory experience as an ICI Superintendent on institutional, commercial, industrial and high-end residential projects
- Three (3) additional years of experience as a Foreman, Lead Hand or Field Engineer preferred
- Demonstrated expert understanding of construction industry and business operations, including cost management processes and reports, construction specifications and methods, contract language, and project planning and schedules
- Strong knowledge of safety and environmental procedures and legislation
- Working knowledge of computers and experience using Microsoft Office Suite or internal project controls software and scheduling software
- Ability to work a varied schedule, including night shifts as required
- Legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada
- Trade background and/or Gold Seal Certification considered an asset
The Buildings Superintendent works on commercial construction sites, outdoors and in site offices, in varying weather conditions including inclement weather.
Superintendent (Civil Construction) – Surrey, British Columbia
More DetailsJacob Bros is now hiring a Civil Superintendent
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 own-forces crews and 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, and project teams.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience as a Civil Superintendent on earthworks and underground utilities projects.
- 3 additional years of experience as a Foreman, Lead Hand or Field Engineer preferred.
- Expert understanding of construction industry and business operations, including cost management processes and reports, construction specifications and methods, contract language, and project planning and schedules.
- Strong knowledge of safety and environmental procedures and legislation.
- Working knowledge of computers and experience using Microsoft Office Suite or internal project controls software and scheduling software.
- Ability to work a varied schedule, including night shifts as required.
- Legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada.
Your Rewards:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Matched RRSP contribution
- Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program
- 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 $2000 Referral Bonus Program
About Jacob Bros:
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Traffic Control Person (TCP) – Abbotsford, BC
More DetailsJacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring Traffic Control Persons (TCP) for projects in Vancouver.
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 up to $2000 Referral Bonus Program
- Stop, slow, and safely direct traffic through construction sites and work zones
- Operate hand held radios to communicate with crew
- Site maintenance and other duties as assigned
- BCCSA Traffic Control Person (Required)
- Highway experience is preferred
- Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license is a mandatory requirement
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.

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.

