Constrcution Project Manager

Location: Calgary, AB, Hybrid, with on-site attendance required based on project, construction, inspection, stakeholder, and operational needs
Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills
Duration: Start date September 21st. Estimated contract duration is March 31, 2027with potential for extension beyond the fiscal year based on business needs
Background Check Requirement: 2 professional references and a background check is required

About the Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to support a diverse portfolio of facilities and infrastructure projects within a large post-secondary environment. You’ll manage multiple projects at varying stages, working closely with facilities teams, project sponsors, consultants, contractors, procurement partners, and other stakeholders to keep work moving safely and effectively.

This is a hands-on opportunity to lead projects spanning HVAC and building controls, electrical work, instructional spaces, and facility improvements. With approximately 430 project management hours anticipated across the initial portfolio, you’ll bring structure, sound judgment, and proactive communication to projects from planning through commissioning and operational transition.

What’s In It for You
• Work on a varied portfolio of facilities and infrastructure projects with tangible operational impact
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, technical experts, contractors, and organizational leaders
• Enjoy a hybrid working arrangement with flexibility based on project needs
• Bring your expertise to an environment that values practical solutions, transparency, and continuous improvement

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll lead construction and infrastructure projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, transition, and close-out.
• You’ll manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks, issues, changes, and documentation.
• You’ll coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, inspectors, and operational stakeholders.
• You’ll support competitive procurement, scopes of work, vendor selection, contracting, and contractor performance management.
• You’ll oversee change control and assess impacts to scope, schedule, budget, operations, and stakeholders.
• You’ll provide clear reporting, facilitate project meetings, and escalate emerging risks and decisions early.
• You’ll coordinate construction in occupied facilities while minimizing disruption to day-to-day operations.

Skills and Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience managing construction, renovation, building infrastructure, or facilities projects through multiple delivery phases
• Strong knowledge of construction procurement, tendering, contract administration, change management, progress claims, commissioning, deficiencies, and close-out
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, budgets, forecasts, schedules, risks, vendors, contracts, and project documentation
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, technical reports, estimates, schedules, and contractor submissions
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety, building code, permitting, accessibility, environmental, and regulatory considerations
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, negotiation, written communication, and problem-solving skills
• PMP or comparable credential, construction-related training, and experience with HVAC, controls, electrical, laboratory, building-envelope, or public-sector projects are considered assets

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.