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, AlbertaProjects across Alberta, in both urban and rural settingsTravel to project sites as requiredWhat You'll Do Project Delivery Plan, execute, and close out assigned sections of a long-haul fibre build, delivering work safely, on schedule, and within budgetWork closely with field operations on: Civil and aerial constructionFibre placement, splicing, and testingBridge attachments and HDD river crossings Support field crews, resolve issues quickly, and keep construction movingWork with the design team to review designs for constructability and resolve RFIs and field changesPartner with the permitting team to keep approvals ahead of construction and ensure permit conditions are followed in the fieldOversee as-built records, test results,



and close-out and handover documentationScheduling & Project Controls Build and maintain project schedules that integrate design, permitting, procurement, and construction milestonesManage baselines, critical path, look-ahead schedules, progress tracking, and recovery planningIdentify and manage project risks, including: Cost Management & Procurement Develop and maintain financial forecasts, including cost-to-complete, cash flow, and variance analysisManage subcontractor scope and production, process change orders, and validate and approve invoicesLead competitive tenders for civil construction, including bid package preparation, bid evaluation, and award recommendationsLead material procurement with support from the design and estimating teams, including quantity forecasting, sourcing, and delivery coordinationWork across other areas of the business to keep the project supplied and on trackStakeholder Management & Reporting Municipalities and permitting authorities, including Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC)Utility owners, Indigenous communities, and landownersThe client and BAAC executive leadership Lead project meetings and provide clear, concise progress reporting to executive leadership and the clientResolve issues before they affect the scheduleLeadership & Safety Lead, support, and mentor internal project personnel, including the Project Coordinator,



setting clear expectations and holding the team accountablePromote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Alberta OHS requirements and project quality standardsWhat You Bring Project management experience in telecommunications, fibre optic networks, or utility infrastructure constructionDemonstrated delivery of fibre projects in Alberta, in both urban and rural settings; long-haul or backbone experience is strongly preferredStrong background in telecommunications construction, with exposure to engineering and designExperience leading competitive tenders for civil construction and sourcing materialsProven stakeholder management experience with municipalities, permitting authorities, clients, landowners, and executive leadershipLong-Haul Fibre Construction Knowledge Solid working knowledge of backbone and long-haul fibre builds, including: Directional drilling, plowing, and trenchingAerial placementFibre installation, splicing, and testing Experience with river and watercourse crossings, including bridge attachments and HDD crossingsStrong grasp of constructability, sequencing, and field QA/QC across diverse terrain and ground conditionsAbility to review route drawings, splice plans, and construction packages for constructabilityAlberta Urban & Rural Delivery Urban: municipal right-of-way requirements, traffic accommodation, congested utility corridors, and working around residents and businessesRural: county and MD road use, landowner access, pipeline and watercourse crossings, long travel distances, and remote logisticsWorking knowledge of Alberta permitting, right-of-way, utility locates (Utility Safety Partners), and environmental constraintsExperience with archaeological and environmental requirements as part of permitting and design is a strong assetTechnical Skill

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