Senior Project Manager

FWS Group of Companies

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in engineering or 10+ years of relevant experience in leading complex construction projects.
  • Solid understanding of financial, legal, and organizational business principles.
  • Strong communication skills with a focus on creative problem-solving.
  • Advanced skills in MS Office and project management software; familiarity with Autodesk Forma/ACC or Primavera P6 is a plus.
  • Proven experience in mentoring project teams and providing effective leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all phases of large, complex projects from initiation to completion.
  • Ensure safety compliance and project execution aligns with scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Collaborate with project planners, design engineers, and stakeholders to establish project priorities and schedules.
  • Lead conflict resolution for complex project issues involving subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
  • Evaluate and approve significant project changes, analyzing the impacts on scope, budget, and resources.
  • Serve as senior client representative, fostering relationships and guiding project closeouts and inspections.
  • Mentor and guide junior project managers and team members.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship.
  • Possibility of flexible work arrangements as per policy.
  • Engagement in a collaborative project environment.
Full Job Description
Job Number:

Corporate

Company:

FWS

Department:

Project Management

Location:

Calgary, AB

Job Type:

Full Time

Professional Areas:

Project Management

As our Senior Project Manager, you are responsible for managing all aspects of large-scale and complex projects from implementation phase through to completion. Ensure projects are safety compliant, completed on time, and delivered within budget in accordance with the specifications and scope of work, while providing leadership and guidance to project teams and key stakeholders.

Position Overview:
  • Provides strategic input on project execution and delivery to ensure client requirements and business objectives are achieved.
  • Responsible for the overall management of large, complex, or multiple concurrent projects, including oversight of purchase orders, subcontracts, equipment, insurance, permits and bonds.
  • Collaborates with the Project Planner, Project Design Engineer, outside consultants and key stakeholders to establish project schedules, priorities and drawing requirements.
  • Leads the resolution of complex project issues and conflicts involving subcontractors, suppliers, employees and clients when necessary.
  • Evaluates and approves any significant project changes while assessing impacts to scope, budget, schedule, and resources.
  • Serves as the senior client representative throughout the project lifecycle, providing strategic guidance, fostering strong client relationships, and supporting successful project closeout and building inspections.
  • Provides mentorship and guidance to Project Managers and project team members as required.

Qualifications Needed:
  • Post-secondary education in the field of engineering OR minimum 10+ years' experience leading construction projects, including large-scale or complex projects.
  • Strong understanding of the fundamental business principles including financial, legal, and organizational aspects
  • Professional communicator, offering creative solutions while managing critical project details.
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office and project management software. Experience using Autodesk Forma/ACC or Primavera P6 is considered an asset.
  • Experience mentoring project teams and providing leadership within a project environment.

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FWS is committed to fostering connection, mentorship, and professional growth and development that only an on-site presence can provide. However, we remain open to flexible work arrangements, guided by our comprehensive Flexible Work Arrangement Policy should appropriate circumstances arise.

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