Position Scope

North American Construction Group (NACG) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee civil construction projects primarily in the Fort McMurray region, with potential opportunities across Canada, the USA, or Australia. This role focuses on delivering diverse projects safely, on schedule, and within budget, including road construction, site grading, underground utilities, mine infrastructure, tailings facilities, HDPE piping, multiplate culverts, MSE walls, mine reclamation projects, mine overburden removal, and concrete construction. Operations span from the Canadian Arctic to South Texas and throughout Australia. The Project Manager will lead teams, including superintendents, surveyors, field engineers, supervisors, and support staff, while ensuring compliance with safety standards, contractual obligations, and financial targets

 

Where You’ll Be Working

 

• Location: Based in Acheson, Alberta (head office) or Fort McMurray project sites; potential for other Canadian, USA, or Australian locations.
• Schedule: Site-based rotation. Travel to site is required on a regular basis.  
• Accommodation: Executive camp or living out allowance provided.

 

What’s In It for You?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Market aligned salary & bonus program
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage and employer paid premiums
• GRRSP matching program
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Tuition reimbursement program and career growth and development
• Long-term project opportunities
• Social culture and employee events

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

 

Safety and Compliance

• Champion safety leadership by enforcing company, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure project teams adhere to all health, safety, and environmental protocols.

 

Project Execution

• Plan, organize, and direct all project phases from proposal to closeout.
• Establish production targets, monitor progress, and coordinate with field teams to achieve safety, quality, schedule, and productivity goals.
• Manage project financials, including estimating, forecasting, cost tracking, billing, and change orders.
• Oversee contract administration, claims, variations, and compliance.
• Conduct regular reviews of operational performance and key performance indicators (KPIs).

 

Leadership and Team Development

• Mentor and develop superintendents and supervisory staff through performance reviews and career guidance.
• Foster clear communication, accountability, and collaboration across operations, engineering, and client teams.

 

Client and Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective relationship management.
• Represent NACG in meetings and provide performance updates to senior leadership.

Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership in construction or project management, with experience in civil projects.
• Proven expertise in estimating, financial management, contract negotiation, and change management.
• Familiarity with collective agreements, construction drawings, specifications, scheduling, and planning.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in Canada, USA, or Australia.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Successful completion of drug/alcohol testing and medical fitness assessment.
• Willing to relocate to Edmonton or Fort McMurray.

Summary

After you send us your resume, our Recruitment team will work with the hiring division to determine candidates we’d like to meet with.  Only people who are short-listed will be contacted for an interview. 

 

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following:

Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract

Valid CSO

Be subject to Random Testing at: Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites

Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:

• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
• Audiometric Testing
• Vision Screening

We know you see tons of job postings every week so thanks for making it this far. If you feel like you would be a great fit for a fast-paced construction and mining company where you will be rewarded on a daily basis, please apply - we promise it’s worth it.