Yard Manager

Job Description:

CapWest is seeking a highly organized, hands-on Yard Manager to lead the successful setup, transition, and ongoing operation of our new Coquitlam yard. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring the yard is established correctly from day one, including layout planning, traffic flow, storage strategy, equipment organization, safety compliance, and cross-division coordination.

In the interim phase, the Yard Manager will play a major role in transitioning operations out of our existing yard(s), including consolidating inventory and equipment, supporting the close-out of old yard locations, and streamlining our yard management into one efficient hub. This position requires a strong balance of leadership, logistics, communication, and operational discipline.

The Yard Manager will work closely with multiple CapWest divisions, including (but not limited to): Forming, Pumping, Equipment Rentals, Pre-Fab, Civil, Drywall, Metal Panel, Electrical, and future ventures.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package with multiple options to choose from

• Other benefits include Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program.

• Annual Education Allowance

• Generous Referral Program

• Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building events

• Local discounts to restaurants and businesses

• Friends and Family rates at our hospitality brands.

What You Will Do:

 New Yard Setup & Transition Leadership

• Lead the operational setup of the new Coquitlam yard to support current and future CapWest growth.
• Coordinate the physical move with assistance from Cap West Equipment team and consolidation from previous yard(s) into the new yard location.
• Support the closure / wind-down of former yard locations, including ensuring equipment and materials are accounted for and removed.
• Work with management to implement a clear yard layout plan and providing feedback on areas that could be improved, including:
  • storage zones (by division / equipment type)
  • laydown areas
  • sea-can / container placement
  • vehicle and delivery traffic flow
  • loading and staging areas
• Liaise with each division to understand their needs and ensure maximum utilization of yard space without conflict.

 Yard Operations & Daily Coordination

• Manage day-to-day yard operations including receiving, staging, storage, dispatch, and returns.
• Coordinate with dispatch/ops teams on scheduled movements and deliveries.
• Ensure the yard stays organized, functional, and ready for daily operations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all yard-related needs and issues.
• Maintain strong control of access, site conduct, and yard rules.

Equipment / Material Control & Accountability

• Ensure accurate tracking and accountability for equipment, materials, and tools entering and leaving the yard, as lead by the Equipment Operations Manager.
• Implement yard check-in / check-out controls (including for internal crews, subcontractors, and deliveries).
• Identify missing, damaged, misallocated, or unreturned items and escalate appropriately.
• Coordinate equipment readiness and staging to reduce downtime and improve field productivity.

Safety, Housekeeping & Compliance

• Maintain high safety standards and enforce CapWest yard rules and procedures.
• Ensure safe storage practices (rigging points, stacking, barricades, signage, etc.).
• Conduct regular yard inspections and address hazards immediately.
• Ensure proper yard housekeeping standards are met daily (waste control, cleanliness, designated zones).
• Support and enforce WorkSafeBC compliance standards alongside the Safety team.

Reporting, Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain yard logs and operational reporting (deliveries, issues, damages, incidents).
• Recommend and implement improvements to reduce waste, downtime, double-handling, and clutter.
• Support systems and tracking tools (ex. Texada, inventory logs, checklists).
• Provide weekly updates to management on:
  • operational issues
  • space concerns
  • equipment/material concerns
  • improvements needed

What You Bring:

• 5+ years' experience managing a construction materials yard or similar industrial environment
• Firsthand experience with concrete formwork systems including panels, ties, hardware, shoring, and reshoring
• Certified and experienced operating forklifts and telehandlers
• Strong working knowledge of wood framing materials
• Experience using inventory systems (manual and/or digital)
• Solid understanding of jobsite material flow including receiving, staging, returns, and redeployment
• Proven experience loading and unloading flat deck trailers
• Experience managing daily yard operations, workflow, and productivity
• Strong background in inventory management, procurement, cycle counts, and material tracking
• Ability to efficiently schedule crews and equipment to meet operational demands
• Proven experience coordinating with project managers, site superintendents, and dispatch or planning teams
• Proven experience supervising yard foremen, laborers, and equipment operators
• Experience using inventory systems (manual and/or digital)
• Familiarity with dispatch logs, delivery tickets, and damage or loss reporting
• Comfortable using tablets, smartphones, and basic software including Excel and inventory applications

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $130,000

About The Company:

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.

All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.

How To Apply:

Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.

We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.