Project Manager - Telecommunications BAAC Construction is hiring a motivated, hands-on Project Manager to lead the delivery of long-haul fibre optic construction across Alberta, in both urban centres and rural corridors. In this role, you will own project execution, including schedule, cost and financial forecasting, subcontractors, permitting coordination, and stakeholder communication. You will be accountable for delivering your assigned scope safely, on time, and within budget, and will lead competitive tendering for civil construction and material procurement. You will work closely with field operations and the design team, and represent the project to municipalities, permitting authorities, the client, and BAAC's executive leadership. This position is ideal for a project manager with Alberta-based telecommunications construction experience, a working understanding of engineering and design, and a drive to take ownership of their scope from start to finish. Reporting office located in Calgary, Alberta Projects across Alberta, in both urban and rural settings Travel to project sites as required Project Delivery Work closely with field operations on: Civil and aerial construction Fibre placement, splicing, and testing Support field crews, resolve issues quickly, and keep construction moving Work with the design team to review designs for constructability and resolve RFIs and field changes Partner with the permitting team to keep approvals ahead of construction and ensure permit conditions are followed in the field Oversee as-built records, test results, and close-out and handover documentation Scheduling &

• Project Controls Build and maintain project schedules that integrate design, permitting, procurement, and construction milestones Manage baselines, critical path, look-ahead schedules, progress tracking, and recovery planning Identify and manage project risks, including: Seasonal road bans and frost Material lead times Cost Management &





• Procurement Develop and maintain financial forecasts, including cost-to-complete, cash flow, and variance analysis Manage subcontractor scope and production, process change orders, and validate and approve invoices Lead competitive tenders for civil construction, including bid package preparation, bid evaluation, and award recommendations Lead material procurement with support from the design and estimating teams, including quantity forecasting, sourcing, and delivery coordination Work across other areas of the business to keep the project supplied and on track Stakeholder Management &

• Reporting Utility owners, Indigenous communities, and landowners The client and BAAC executive leadership Lead project meetings and provide transparent, concise progress reporting to executive leadership and the client Lead, support, and mentor internal project personnel, including the Project Coordinator, setting clear expectations and holding the team accountable Promote a solid safety culture and ensure compliance with Alberta OHS requirements and project quality standards Project management experience in telecommunications, fibre optic networks, or utility infrastructure construction Demonstrated delivery of fibre projects in Alberta, in both urban and rural settings

• Strong background in telecommunications construction, with exposure to engineering and design Experience leading competitive tenders for civil construction and sourcing materials Proven stakeholder management experience with municipalities, permitting authorities, clients,



landowners, and executive leadership Solid working knowledge of backbone and long-haul fibre builds, including: Directional drilling, plowing, and trenching Fibre installation, splicing, and testing Strong grasp of constructability, sequencing, and field QA/QC across varied terrain and ground conditions Urban: municipal right-of-way requirements, traffic accommodation, congested utility corridors, and working around residents and businesses Rural: county and MD road use, landowner access, pipeline and watercourse crossings, long travel distances, and remote logistics Working knowledge of Alberta permitting, right-of-way, utility locates (Utility Safety Partners), and environmental constraints Experience with archaeological and environmental requirements as part of permitting and design is a strong asset Technical Skills Strong scheduling, project controls, financial forecasting, and cost control skills Experience with Trimble Construction One and Smartsheet is considered an asset Valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license with clean abstract PMP certification (or equivalent) is considered an asset Alberta-based experience and a strong understanding of how projects get done here Hands-on and willing to pitch in wherever the team needs support Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health benefits (dental care, vision care, disability insurance) Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications Daily living-out allowance (LOA) for travel to project sites Lead high-demand long-haul fibre optic infrastructure projects across Alberta Take ownership of your scope and see projects through from start to finish Be part of a team committed to quality, safety, and excellence Join a growing company with steady work and long-term career opportunities Build your career with a respected civil construction and telecommunications contractor

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