Project Manager I, Infrastructure (Term)

The Calgary Airport Authority

$118K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Eligible to obtain and maintain RAIC with support from the employer.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 6+ years of project management experience in infrastructure or facility construction.
  • Hands-on experience with small to mid-sized capital projects valued up to $5M.
  • Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Solid knowledge of project management principles and tools.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive project charters and provide progress reporting to stakeholders.
  • Lead design, status, and technical review meetings to support project execution.
  • Act as the central point of contact for project-related information distribution.
  • Engage with stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
  • Identify potential project risks and implement management plans.
  • Manage project costs, including budgets and forecasting cash flows.
  • Participate in the planning of the Annual Capital Program for facility restoration or expansion.
  • Organize and deliver construction tender activities collaboratively with relevant departments.

Benefits

  • Unionized position providing job security and collective bargaining opportunities.
  • Hybrid work environment allowing for flexibility between office and home.
  • Support for RAIC eligibility process for successful candidates.
Full Job Description
Salary: Band 10; $118,735.50

Status: Full-Time, Term (August 2026 - June 2029), Unionized

Work environment: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH). Employees must be available to work in office five (5) days a week to meet business requirements.

Number of positions available: 1

Closing Date: July 29, 2026

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop comprehensive project charters (including scope, schedule, cost estimates, and resource allocation) and provide ongoing progress reporting to internal clients, supervisors, and stakeholders.
  • Lead design, status, and technical review meetings to support project planning and execution.
  • Act as the central point of contact for all information distribution regarding a project including extensive communication with the numerous project partners and participants (i.e. regulatory agencies, government, emergency services and internal departments) that may be affected by specific project activities.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including operations teams, regulatory bodies, contractors, and consultants, to ensure project requirements are clearly defined and met.
  • Identify potential risks during project charter phase and implement risk management plans to minimize their impact. Monitor project schedules, estimate design and construction durations, and set and communicate key milestones.
  • Responsible for the management of all costs on individual projects and all elements within a project including establishing project budgets, tracking and updating project costs, and forecasting monthly cash flows for each project.
  • Participate in the development and planning of the Annual Capital Program, with a focus on the physical restoration or expansion of facilities at both airports.
  • Plan, organize and deliver the activities related to Construction Tenders through collaborative work with the Supply Chain and Accounting departments.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING
  • You'll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don't worry - we'll help you through this! For more details, check out: RAIC Program and Application Information
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related Construction/Engineering discipline is required. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
  • 6+ years of project management related experience with a focus on infrastructure, civil or facility construction is required.
  • Hands-on experience supporting the coordination and delivery of construction or infrastructure projects of a similar size and scope -typically ranging from small initiatives to mid-sized capital projects valued up to $5M.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
  • As this position is considered safety-sensitive, candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process.
  • This role includes driving as part of its duties; therefore, candidates will be required to provide a valid Class 5 driver's license and a current driver's abstract as part of the hiring process.

WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET
  • Bilingual in English and French
  • Professional designation such as P. Eng. or PMP or in progress is highly desirable.
  • Experience working in the aviation or transportation industry is an asset.

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