We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager in the civil construction industry.
Our client is a well-established and growing Calgary-based construction company with over two decades of success delivering high-quality civil infrastructure projects. They’re searching for a driven and detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee civil construction projects from planning through completion. This role offers the opportunity to lead key projects, manage budgets and schedules, and play a crucial role in delivering successful project outcomes.
Project Manager responsibilities:

- Serve as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee civil construction projects from pre-construction through completion
- Develop, track, and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost controls
- Review project scopes, drawings, specifications, and contracts to ensure project requirements are clearly understood and delivered
- Support estimating, tendering, bid preparation, and project handover from estimating to operations
- Coordinate permits, inspections, municipal requirements, and other project approvals
- Manage procurement of equipment, materials, and subcontracted services to align with project schedules and requirements
- Lead and document the change order process, including tracking scope changes, pricing, approvals, and supporting documentation
- Monitor project progress, financial performance, productivity, and costs, providing regular updates to management and clients
- Direct subcontractor and supplier activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to required quality standards




- Review and approve supplier and subcontractor invoices in accordance with project contracts and completed work
- Identify and proactively address project risks, delays, cost concerns, and scope changes
- Ensure projects comply with applicable safety, environmental, municipal, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, schedules, budgets, change orders, progress reports, and project closeout records
- Support project closeout, deficiency resolution, final documentation, and client handover
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery, efficiency, and profitability

The successful candidate has:

- 3–5 years of experience managing civil construction or infrastructure projects
- Experience with project estimating and bidding processes
- Strong proficiency with project management and construction software
- Prior use of B2W estimating software is considered an asset
- Knowledge of municipal construction practices, ideally within Calgary and surrounding regions
- Solid understanding of civil construction processes, scheduling, cost control, and subcontractor coordination
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- A collaborative, adaptable mindset with a focus on results and accountability

Compensation and benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Performance-based bonus
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Supportive and collaborative work environment

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
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