Civil Construction Project Manager

Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce; Lethbridge; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Long-term growth and professional dev.

Job summary

Select People Solutions is partnering with a well-established construction company in Lethbridge, Alberta to recruit a Civil Construction Project Manager. You will lead civil projects from planning to completion, coordinating field operations and maintaining strong client and contractor relationships.

The successful candidate will manage schedules, budgets, and resources, review drawings and contracts, monitor costs and safety, and report progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil construction project management or coordination experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specs, contracts and tender documents.
• Strong cost tracking, forecasting, change management and progress billing.
• Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil construction projects from planning through completion.
• Develop schedules, budgets, work plans and resource requirements.
• Coordinate employees, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Review drawings, contracts and tender documents to confirm scope.
• Monitor costs, timelines, productivity, quality and performance.
• Identify risks and delays and implement practical solutions.
• Conduct regular site visits and support field teams.
• Prepare reports, forecasts, change orders and progress billings.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Select People Solutions is assisting a well-established construction company in their search for a Civil Construction Project Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional who can confidently lead projects, coordinate field operations, and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and project partners.

The successful candidate will oversee civil construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, schedules, and budgets.

What’s in it for You?

• Performance bonus
• Long-term growth and professional development opportunities

Compensation & Hours:

• The rate of pay will be $130K/year, based on experience
• Monday through Friday, daytime hours

Position Summary:

• Manage civil construction projects from initial planning through completion
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, work plans, and resource requirements
• Coordinate employees, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and tender documents to confirm project scope and requirements
• Monitor project costs, timelines, productivity, quality, and overall performance
• Identify project risks, delays, and scope changes, implementing practical solutions as required
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and support field teams
• Prepare project reports, forecasts, change orders, progress billings, and supporting documentation
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations, company standards, and contractual requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of project management or project coordination experience within civil construction, infrastructure, or groundworks
• Proven experience managing project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and field operations
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents
• Strong financial awareness, including cost tracking, forecasting, change management, and progress billing
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and hold project teams accountable
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence, clean driving abstract and the ability to travel to project sites as required

Bonus Points For:

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Familiarity with estimating, tendering, surveying, or construction layout

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