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Experience managing the entire construction process from startup to closeout on a variety of ... project sizes and complexities * Understanding the principles of Lean thinking, collaborative ...

Join our Projects Operations Management, Startup and Central Support team and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure safely and reliably. What You Will Do: * Provide technical ...

Join our Projects Operations Management, Startup and Central Support team and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure safely and reliably. What You Will Do: * Provide technical ...

Experience managing the entire construction process from startup to closeout on a variety of ... project sizes and complexities * Understanding the principles of Lean thinking, collaborative ...

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How much do project manager startup jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for project manager startup in Alberta is $91,261.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Project Manager Startup job?

A Project Manager in a startup oversees the planning, execution, and completion of projects to help the company grow efficiently. They manage timelines, resources, and cross-functional teams while adapting to a fast-paced, often uncertain environment. Unlike traditional project managers, they may take on multiple roles, including product development, operations, and process improvement. Their goal is to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with the startup’s strategic objectives.

What are some common challenges faced by Project Managers in a startup environment?

Project Managers in startups often encounter rapidly changing priorities, tight deadlines, and resource constraints, requiring them to quickly adapt and reprioritize tasks. Collaboration across small, multifunctional teams is frequent, and responsibilities may extend beyond traditional project management to include strategic planning and hands-on execution. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential to align stakeholders and manage expectations. Despite these challenges, the dynamic nature of startups offers opportunities to make a significant impact and accelerate your professional growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Project Manager Startup position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Project Manager Startup, you need a solid grounding in project management principles, agile methodologies, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Asana, or Trello, and certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master, are often highly valued. Outstanding interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving, and adaptability help you navigate a fast-paced, evolving environment. These skills are vital for successfully leading cross-functional teams and ensuring projects achieve their milestones in dynamic startup settings.

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Infographic showing various Project Manager Startup job openings in Alberta as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 98% Full Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,261 per year, or $43.9 per hour.
Project Manager - Asset Engineering

Project Manager - Asset Engineering

Black & Veatch

Calgary, AB • Hybrid

Other

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Black & Veatch rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

61st of 352 rated engineering


Job description

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference. 

Req Id : 114082 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Contract Hire Only for this Project : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available:  No

Why Black & Veatch

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Team

BV's Infrastructure Advisory business is driven to meet clients' rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in energy to power the future and support BV's vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.

The Opportunity

The Project Manager for Asset Engineering will be responsible for managing and orchestrating multiple small to medium size projects ranging from initial conceptual design to complete EpCM opportunities on existing generation facilities.  There is also potential to own projects in other areas such as sustainable generation, Data Centers, Oil & Gas, and Industrial sites. The position will be supported by our national team - a group focused on delivering value to our clients through high technical standards of work and a complete commitment to a one-team culture. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Manage and lead small teams of multi-discipline professionals.
  • Coordinate and integrate activities associated with the engineering, procurement, construction and startup elements of the project including the activities of third party companies contributing to the work. 
  • Support client project development with feasibility studies, project cost and operating cost estimates, project schedule development, and project execution planning.
  • Provide technical support for client projects with design review services, development engineering support, design engineering services, construction monitoring/management, startup, testing, and commissioning support.
  • Provide proposal support for client projects with technical specification preparation, RFP support, and bid evaluation support.

Please note: This role has 25% to 50% travel to project and client sites. When not travelling, this role will be hybrid: 2 days per week remote, 3 days per week in-office out of one of our established offices in Canada.

Key Responsibilities
  • Actively promote Black and Veatch's safety culture.
  • Respond to RFPs and prepare proposals for services work.
  • Lead project teams in conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, construction, startup and commissioning phases of plant modification and upgrade projects at combined cycle, simple cycle, coal fired units.
  • Interface between the client, external stakeholders, and internal stakeholders to ensure project success.
  • Work in both a corporate and field environment.
Management Responsibilities
Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 7+ years of relevant industry experience including simple cycle, combined cycle, and plant expansion.
  • Experience in multiple phases of project execution.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant degree.
  • PE, P.Eng or equivalent professional license.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications

None specified

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation).  Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Competencies
Builds networks
Customer focus
Develops talent
Directs work
Drives vision and purpose
Financial acumen
Manages complexity
Manages conflict
Tech savvy
Values differences
Business insight
Salary Plan
PMT: Project Management
Job Grade
018

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.


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About Black & Veatch

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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915