Project Manager - Buildings

Construction Benefits

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical trade certificate with extensive field experience; Engineering Degree or Technical Diploma preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience, ideally 7+ years for senior roles
  • Experience managing construction projects valued up to $50M
  • Strong skills in estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management
  • Proficiency in financial controls and project KPIs

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall project leadership from pre-construction to close-out
  • Establish and control project budgets, costs, and schedules
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Manage and mentor project teams of up to 15 staff
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time employment
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Supportive workplace culture focused on safety
  • Ability to contribute to meaningful community projects
  • Experience with a leading general contractor in North America
Full Job Description
Calgary, AB Canada

Requisition ID: 30738

Employment Type: Permanent FT (CAN)

Workplace Type: Office

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting for a Project Manager supporting the Buildings Division. Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Manager is responsible for providing overall project leadership and management for projects or portfolios with annual revenues of up to $50M. This role oversees all phases of the project lifecycle including planning and start-up, pre-construction, execution, financial management, close-out, and HSE & Quality while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of customer satisfaction. The Project Manager also leads and mentors junior project management staff, managing teams of up to 15 direct reports, and applies strong technical, leadership, and communication skills to successfully deliver projects from estimate through close-out with limited supervision.

Your Role in Building What Matters - From Office to Site
  • Lead Full Project Lifecycle Delivery: Provide overall project leadership from pre-construction and planning through execution, close-out, and final handover. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with contractual requirements
  • Manage Financial Performance & Risk: Establish, monitor, and control project budgets, costs, forecasts, and schedules throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee change management, including identification, pricing, negotiation, and execution of contract and subcontract changes. Address project risks proactively and implement corrective measures as required
  • Deliver Client & Stakeholder Excellence: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. Lead the client experience to ensure expectations are met or exceeded and identify opportunities for repeat or new business
  • Lead Teams & Drive Performance: Build, manage, and mentor project teams, including direct reports of up to 15 staff. Establish roles, performance expectations, and accountability while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Champion Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ): Take ownership of the Project-Specific Safety Plan and Quality processes throughout all phases of the project. Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and regulatory obligations, while promoting a culture of safety and quality excellence


The Right Tools for the Job

Education & Credentials: Technical trade certificate with extensive field experience; Engineering Degree or Technical Diploma preferred

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of direct project management experience required, with senior roles typically requiring 7+ years managing increasingly complex construction projects up to $50M in value

Skills & Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in estimating, scheduling, forecasting, contract and risk management, financial controls, and project KPIs

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