Project Manager - Construction

Turner & Townsend$85K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of project management experience in construction, real estate, or capital projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field.
  • PMP certification is a strong asset.
  • Experience with Smartsheet or similar project management platforms.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and quick adaptability to new technologies.
  • Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder interests.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead full project lifecycle from planning and initiation to execution and close-out.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources effectively.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and milestones clearly to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with business units, consultants, and vendors for successful project execution.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation for governance and tracking.
  • Identify risks and monitor project health to maintain momentum.
  • Track project outcomes and ensure alignment with operational objectives.

Benefits

  • 100% covered health and dental benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Health spending account for expenses beyond standard benefits.
  • RRSP option with company matching contributions.
  • Annual budget for learning and development.
  • Access to online learning tools and career development support.
  • Coverage for one professional membership or license fee per year.
  • Flexible work-life balance with vacation, sick days, and flexible working options.
  • Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Who are you?

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the successful delivery of workplace, real estate, and capital projects within a leading financial services environment.

Reporting to the Project Delivery leadership team, you will play a key role in managing complex projects from initiation through close-out, ensuring delivery excellence across scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder expectations. This is a hands-on role requiring strong project leadership, exceptional organization, and the ability to navigate multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

As a trusted project leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project execution, maintain governance standards, manage project risks, and measure value realization. Your ability to align project outcomes with business objectives while delivering an exceptional end-user experience will be critical to success.

You will support projects within ATB Financial's People Places & Spaces (PP&S) team, the group responsible for real estate strategy, workplace experience, design, construction, facilities management, and the ongoing transformation of both corporate and client-facing environments across Alberta.

Leveraging Turner & Townsend's industry-leading project controls, governance practices, and delivery expertise, you will help ensure projects are completed efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with organizational priorities.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Leadership & Delivery: Lead complex projects through the full project lifecycle, from planning and initiation through execution, launch, and close-out, ensuring successful delivery against established objectives.
  • Scope, Schedule & Budget Management: Develop, manage, and monitor project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements, ensuring projects remain aligned with approved parameters.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Provide clear, timely, and consistent communication to project stakeholders, including project status, risks, key decisions, milestones, and change impacts.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with business units, consultants, vendors, and internal teams to ensure coordinated execution and successful project outcomes.
  • Project Governance & Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, risk logs, status reports, decision registers, and close-out records.
  • Risk & Project Health Management: Monitor project performance, proactively identifying risks, issues, and dependencies while developing mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum
  • Value Realization & Reporting: Track and report on project outcomes, benefits, and value realization, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational objectives.
  • Change Impact Assessment: Evaluate project impacts on people, processes, and operations, supporting smooth implementation and successful transition management.
  • Project Close-Out: Lead project handover and close-out activities, ensuring all deliverables are completed, documented, and transitioned effectively to operational stakeholders.


Qualifications
  • Experience: 3-5+ years of project management experience, with demonstrated success delivering complex projects from initiation through close-out. Previous experience managing end-to-end projects within the construction, real estate, workplace, or capital projects environment is considered a strong asset.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Construction Management, Real Estate, or a related field.
    • PMP certification is considered a strong asset.
  • Project Management Tools: Experience with Smartsheet or comparable project management platforms.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with Google Workspace (or similar productivity tools) and the ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage competing stakeholder interests, and drive projects to successful outcomes.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with expertise in project reporting, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.


Additional Information

What's in it for you...
  • 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
  • Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
  • RRSP option with company matching
  • Annual learning and development budget
  • Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
  • Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
  • We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
  • A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
  • Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend Careers

Joining Turner & Townsend offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting projects worldwide. As a global leader in professional services, Turner & Townsend is at the forefront of transforming the industry through expertise, innovation, and leadership.

Explore Job Opportunities

Turner & Townsend is constantly seeking skilled professionals eager to drive innovation and lead industry standards. With a variety of job opportunities available, candidates can find positions that match their skills and career aspirations. Explore employment options that span across critical sectors such as construction, project management, and consultancy.

Experience Professional Growth

Turner & Townsend is committed to the professional growth and continuous development of its team members. The company supports career advancement through robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, ensuring every team member has the tools and knowledge to succeed.

Internship Programs

For those starting their career journey, Turner & Townsend offers internship programs that provide a rich learning environment. Interns gain hands-on experience, working alongside seasoned professionals and contributing to impactful projects. These internships are a gateway to full-time employment and a flourishing career within the company.

Cultivating a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Turner & Townsend prides itself on fostering an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated. The company believes that a diverse workforce enhances creativity and drives innovation. Employees from various backgrounds are encouraged to share their unique perspectives, promoting a collaborative and supportive workplace.

Benefits and Employee Wellbeing

Understanding the importance of a work-life balance, Turner & Townsend offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of its team. Benefits include health care, flexible working conditions, and competitive retirement plans, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for employees.

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