100% employer-paid benefits, including extended health and dental coverage.
Health Spending Account (HSA) for wellness needs.
RRSP matching for future planning.
Paid personal days in addition to vacation.
Summer hours for flexibility during warmer months.
Hybrid work options for better work-life balance.
On-site gym access for health and wellness support.
Career growth and promotion opportunities within a supportive team.
Collaborative and positive work culture.
Full Job Description
Overview
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Position: Permanent / Full Time
Reports to: Director, Projects
Positions Available: 1
Job Purpose
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of projects from contract award through to final close out. This role oversees project teams, budgets, schedules, and client relationships while ensuring safety, quality and profitability across multiple projects.
Responsibilities
Display a commitment to Waiward's incident-free vision, values, and
Participate in management team activities as required, contributing to strategic and operational decision-making.
Ensure project-level risk, issue, and opportunity receive appropriate escalation and resolution at the corporate level when required.
Act as mentor and leader to the Project Management Team, establish best-practice project management standards.
Support pre-award activity, including bid review, risk assessment, and contract negotiation
Exercise due diligence in review of customer contracts and specifications to ensure alignment with proposal and executed agreements.
Lead project kick-off meeting, providing clear direction and alignment to all internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure cross-functional alignment through communication of project requirements, risk, and opportunity to all Waiward departments.
Ensure project setup and documentation align with Waiward project management standard sand departmental requirements.
Provide leadership in contract change management, including timely customer notification, cost control, schedule impact evaluation, and invoicing.
Maintain accountability for overall project financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, billing readiness, and subcontract vendor performance.
Maintain oversight of project schedule in coordination with drafting and production to meet delivery commitment.
Develop and maintain strong customer relationships while proactively identifying business opportunities and value-added solutions.
Participate in department-related human resources activity and support additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
8+ years of project management experience in structural steel fabrication, industrial construction, or related heavy construction environments.
Strong knowledge of structural steel detailing, fabrication, erection, and applicable standards.
Proven experience with contract administration, including pre-award review, change management, and negotiations.
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, cost control, earned value, and financial forecasting.
Experience developing and maintaining integrated project schedules.
Proficiency in project management and ERP systems; strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
Experience managing subcontractors and vendors for scope, cost, quality, and schedule compliance.
Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication and client-facing abilities.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Working Conditions
Hybrid working environment, combining office-based or remote working arrangements with regular attendance in the office, as dictated by operational requirements.
May require the incumbent to walk stairs; be outside inclement weather (slippery surfaces and cold); carrying objects, driving and being exposed to normal office routines
Physical Requirements
The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal for extended periods of time, and extensive reading.
The incumbent is also required to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
Direct Reports
None
Perks & Benefits
Waiward offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term career growth, including:
Competitive salary in a permanent, full-time position.
3 weeks of paid vacation.
100% employer-paid benefits, including extended health and dental coverage.
Health Spending Account (HSA) for additional wellness and medical needs.
RRSP matching to help you plan for your future.
Paid personal days in addition to vacation time.
Summer hours for added flexibility during the warmer months.
Hybrid work options for better work-life balance.
On-site gym access to support your health and wellness.
Career growth and promotion opportunities within a supportive, expanding team.
Collaborative and positive work culture.
A variety of employee recognition and rewards programs designed to acknowledge your contributions and support your success.
