Senior Project Manager – Global Surf Destination Construction & Integration

Endless Surf is on a mission to shape the future of surfing beyond the ocean. Bringing powerful, efficient, and customizable waves to inland reaches around the globe, we are creating world-class surf experiences alongside visionary developers that are centered around our next-generation wave generating technology.

As a company, we strive to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what is possible when it comes to moving water. Although our individual skillsets are diverse, we are a close-knit team that is grounded by our passion for the ocean, mountains, and the great outdoors.

Position                                     Senior Project Manager – Global Surf Destination Construction & Integration

Department                             Endless Surf (ES)

Location                              Vancouver, BC

Reports to                                Chief Operating Officer - Endless Surf

Purpose

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of Endless Surf projects globally, from contract award through construction, commissioning, and operational launch.

This is not a traditional construction role.

You’ll oversee the civil engineering, construction, commissioning and integration of Endless Surf’s proprietary wave systems within large-scale resort, hospitality, and mixed-use developments, coordinating across engineering, construction, operations, and client teams to construct deliver world-class surf destinations.

You’ll play a critical role in helping scale one of the most exciting growth companies in surf and experiential development.

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Be Up To

• Lead end-to-end delivery of global Endless Surf projects
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and controls to drive design coordination and technical documentation to ensure constructability, sequencing, design compliance, and alignment with overall project schedules
• Manage construction execution, procurement, commissioning, and operational launch
• Act as the primary interface between Endless Surf, developers, consultants, and contractors
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, on budget, and operationally ready on Day 1
• Help establish scalable project delivery systems, governance, and reporting standards as the company grows internationally
  

Qualifications & Experience – Hard Skills Qualify You

• 10+ years leading complex commercial construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary systems integration and project delivery
• Post-secondary education in engineering (civil, structural, industrial, mechanical and/or electrical), construction management, or related field
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Formally trained in PMP or equivalent project management principles
• Strong commercial acumen, including contract execution, cost control, and cash flow management
• Proficiency in project tools (MS Project, Excel, SharePoint; ERP experience an asset)
• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• International travel required (up to ~40%)
  

Bonus Experience

• Entertainment, theme parks, resorts, or destination developments
• Large civil or commercial construction project experience
• Complex mechanical/electrical system or large scale complex capital design and installation
• Owner’s representative or developer-side roles in large scale, complex projects

Soft Skills – Interpersonal Skills Make a Difference

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to operate strategically and tactically
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders
• Commercially minded and results-oriented
• Proactive, solutions-driven, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented
• Collaborative and comfortable working in a matrix structure

WhiteWater Competencies – Competencies Show Us You Belong Here

• Accountability – We do what we say
• Collaboration – We work well together
• Customer Focus – We know and respond to our customers
• Communication – We listen to and understand each other
• Authenticity – We are honest and trust each other
• Resilience – We deal effectively with pressure
• Flexibility & Adaptability – We respond to change
  
  

Leadership Competencies:

• Managerial Courage – We make tough decisions
• People Development/Leadership – We develop others
• Action Orientation – We take ownership and deliver results