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Job Title: Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Job Description

This Project Manager role supports a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects in Calgary and surrounding areas, including retail, industrial, office, recreational, tenant improvement, renovation, and interior fit-out work. You will lead projects from pre-construction through closeout, balancing office-based coordination with regular site visits. The ideal candidate brings several years of commercial general contracting experience, can step into the role with minimal training, and contributes immediately to project success while embodying a strong team-first, collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring successful delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee full project administration, including documentation, reporting, and maintenance of project records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage subcontractors and project buyout activities, including selection, negotiation, coordination, and performance oversight.
• Coordinate and maintain project schedules, monitoring progress and proactively addressing risks, delays, and changes.
• Handle key project processes such as RFIs, submittals, change orders/CCOs, shop drawings, and O&M manual creation.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders to align expectations and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with consultants to ensure design intent, specifications, and technical requirements are clearly understood and executed on site.
• Interpret and apply construction documents, specifications, and contracts to guide project execution and decision-making.
• Balance office responsibilities with regular field presence, conducting site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to meet deadlines and project milestones.
• Support estimating and preconstruction activities as needed, contributing insights from past project experience.
• Contribute to business development and client growth initiatives where appropriate, strengthening relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with a team-oriented group, stepping in wherever needed to support project and organizational success.

Essential Skills

• 3–5+ years of Project Management experience with a Commercial General Contractor.
• Proven commercial construction experience, preferably in interior fit-outs, tenant improvements, and renovations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders/CCOs, shop drawings, consultant coordination, client communication, project scheduling, and O&M manual creation.
• Experience managing subcontractors and leading project buyout activities.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, and contracts.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and willingness to regularly visit project sites.
• Team-first mentality with a strong culture fit, demonstrating flexibility, collaboration, and a willingness to support the team in any capacity.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to work with minimal training and quickly become a productive contributor to project success.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation.
• PMP designation or formal project management training.
• Experience using Procore or similar construction management software.
• Experienced in estimating or preconstruction activities.
• Experience contributing to business development and client growth efforts.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-player attitude.

Work Environment

This role suits someone who enjoys a balance of office and field work, with regular site visits alongside office-based coordination and planning. You will join a, collaborative team that values a strong culture fit, teamwork, flexibility, and a willingness to support project success in any way needed. The office offers a range of amenities, including a gym, basketball court, sauna/steam room, pool table, coffee station, and dart board, creating an engaging and social work setting. The position is based in Calgary, with occasional out-of-town travel required to support projects in surrounding areas.

This is a Permanent position based out of Calgary, AB.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.

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