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North American Construction Group (NACG) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee civil construction projects primarily in the Fort McMurray region, with potential opportunities across Canada, the USA, or Australia. This role focuses on delivering diverse projects safely, on schedule, and within budget, including road construction, site grading, underground utilities, mine infrastructure, tailings facilities, HDPE piping, multiplate culverts, MSE walls, mine reclamation projects, mine overburden removal, and concrete construction. Operations span from the Canadian Arctic to South Texas and throughout Australia. The Project Manager will lead teams, including superintendents, surveyors, field engineers, supervisors, and support staff, while ensuring compliance with safety standards, contractual obligations, and financial targets

Here at NACG we want to be a part of the next step in your employment journey and push your future forward. Our people are what make North American Construction Group an industry leader, its our people that keep the largest fleet of equipment in Western Canada running and it's our people that keep our job sites safe.

Where You'll Be Working

• Location: Based in Acheson, Alberta (head office) or Fort McMurray project sites; potential for other Canadian, USA, or Australian locations.
• Schedule: Site-based rotation. Travel to site is required on a regular basis.  
• Accommodation: Executive camp or living out allowance provided.

What's In It for You?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Market aligned salary & bonus program
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage and employer paid premiums
• GRRSP matching program
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Tuition reimbursement program and career growth and development
• Long-term project opportunities
• Social culture and employee events

What You'll Be Doing

Safety and Compliance

• Champion safety leadership by enforcing company, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure project teams adhere to all health, safety, and environmental protocols.

Project Execution

• Plan, organize, and direct all project phases from proposal to closeout.
• Establish production targets, monitor progress, and coordinate with field teams to achieve safety, quality, schedule, and productivity goals.
• Manage project financials, including estimating, forecasting, cost tracking, billing, and change orders.
• Oversee contract administration, claims, variations, and compliance.
• Conduct regular reviews of operational performance and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Leadership and Team Development

• Mentor and develop superintendents and supervisory staff through performance reviews and career guidance.
• Foster clear communication, accountability, and collaboration across operations, engineering, and client teams.

Client and Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective relationship management.
• Represent NACG in meetings and provide performance updates to senior leadership.

What Makes You the ONE

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership in construction or project management, with experience in civil projects.
• Proven expertise in estimating, financial management, contract negotiation, and change management.
• Familiarity with collective agreements, construction drawings, specifications, scheduling, and planning.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in Canada, USA, or Australia.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and clean Driver's Abstract.
• Successful completion of drug/alcohol testing and medical fitness assessment.
• Willing to relocate to Edmonton or Fort McMurray.

After you send us your resume, our Recruitment team will work with the hiring division to determine candidates we'd like to meet with.  Only people who are short-listed will be contacted for an interview. 

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following:

• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
• Audiometric Testing
• Vision Screening

We know you see tons of job postings every week so thanks for making it this far. If you feel like you would be a great fit for a fast-paced construction and mining company where you will be rewarded on a daily basis, please apply - we promise it's worth it.

NACG in a Nutshell

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years.  In that time, we've proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We've also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mines outside our provincial borders, and providing third-party maintenance services to clients and customers. 

In addition to providing employees with rewarding careers, North American has a whole lot more to offer:

• Significant Growth -As a company, NACG is rapidly expanding.
• Long Term Contracts - NACG can provide long term employment solutions and numerous opportunities for advancement.
• Commitment To Safety - With a top tier record for safety performance, NACG is dedicated to ensuring that everyone gets home safe, and constantly strives for a goal zero performance.
• Market Aligned Compensation - NACG provides compensation packages that are aligned with current market information for all employees.
• Attractive Benefits Package - With a substantial benefits package provided to all employees, NACG ensures that you are covered for life's many surprises.
• GRRSP Matching - As you begin your new career, you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACG's GRRSP matching.
• Safety focused - An exceptional leader in committing to a safe work environment by promoting personal safety amongst employees and continually improving our HSE systems. Everybody gets home safe!

North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected.  We recognize the talent, perspective, and creative influence that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying.  If you require accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please email us at careers@nacg.ca to ask for assistance.

Become a member of the North American family today!