Commercial Project Manager - Calgary

Randstad; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after probation

Culture-driven workplace

Autonomy after results

Career growth opportunities

Team-building events and birthday off

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking an experienced Commercial Project Manager to lead on-site operations for a Calgary project, coordinating trades, procurement, and schedules with a focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, manage budgets, and deliver comprehensive progress reports while maintaining strong client relations and ensuring adherence to project specifications. This role offers autonomy, growth opportunities, and a dynamic, team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction (interior fit-outs and ground-up builds a plus).
• Post-secondary education is a strong asset.
• Proficient with MS Office, Autodesk Build, and virtual collaboration tools (Teams/Zoom/FaceTime).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to lead trades and interface with clients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Leadership and on-site leadership to develop and execute site-level project schedules, including 3-week look-ahead plans.
• Direct, schedule, and coordinate all subcontractors, suppliers, and utility partners.
• Manage procurement timelines to ensure materials arrive when needed.
• Analyze blueprints for constructability, cost-saving opportunities, and scheduling efficiencies.
• Establish the job site office, organize equipment, and manage the site general conditions budget.
• Lead regular site meetings and address design discrepancies or site conditions promptly.
• Champion safety by implementing site-specific safety programs with safety consultants.
• Organize municipal inspections, coordinate third-party testing, and secure final permits.
• Uphold quality standards and resolve project deficiencies.
• Track site expenditures and contribute to monthly financial forecasts.
• Ensure on-site documentation (Issue for Construction, as-built drawings) is accurate and updated by trades.
• Secure and maintain company-owned tools and equipment on site.
• Provide visual progress reports and be prepared to perform hands-on labor when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Build

Teams

Zoom

FaceTime

Job description

We are partnering with an innovative, forward-thinking commercial construction firm to find an experienced Commercial Project Manager. This organization prides itself on transforming spaces and pushing the boundaries of traditional building. In this critical on-site leadership role, you will be the driving force behind daily operations, managing all trades, and ensuring that projects are executed flawlessly from the ground up.

Advantages

• A comprehensive benefits package provided upon completion of the probationary period.
• A vibrant, values-driven company culture that balances intense dedication with a fun, engaging atmosphere.
• High levels of autonomy granted as soon as you demonstrate a track record of solid results.
• Exceptional opportunities for ongoing career advancement and professional growth.
• Great employee perks, including engaging team-building events and having your birthday off.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Senior Leadership and on Site leadership to develop and execute site-level project schedules, including the creation of detailed 3-week look-ahead plans.
• Direct, schedule, and coordinate all subcontractors, suppliers, and utility partners.
• Actively manage procurement timelines to guarantee materials arrive precisely when needed.
• Analyze project blueprints and specifications to provide insights on constructability, cost‑saving opportunities, and scheduling efficiencies.
• Establish the job site office, organize equipment, and effectively manage the general conditions budget.
• Lead regular site meetings and promptly address any design discrepancies, errors, or unexpected site conditions.
• Champion workplace safety by implementing and maintaining comprehensive, site-specific safety programs in partnership with safety consultants.
• Organize required municipal inspections, coordinate third-party testing, and secure all final permit approvals.
• Uphold rigorous quality control and construction standards, while actively managing and resolving project deficiencies.
• Track site expenditures related to labor, materials, and equipment, contributing to monthly financial forecasts.
• Ensure all on‑site documentation, including the latest "Issue for Construction" and "as-built" drawings, are accurate and continuously updated by trades.
• Secure and maintain company‑owned tools and equipment on site.
• Provide consistent visual progress reports (photos/videos) and be willing to jump in to perform hands‑on manual labor when the situation calls for it.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience acting as a Project Manager in the commercial construction sector (experience with both interior fit‑outs and new ground‑up builds is highly advantageous).
• Post‑secondary education is considered a strong asset.
• Solid technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Autodesk Build, and virtual communication tools (Teams, Zoom, FaceTime).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, possessing the tact, diplomacy, and confidence needed to effectively lead trades and interface with clients.
• Strong problem‑solving capabilities, with a proven track record of managing conflicts professionally and escalating issues proactively.
• A self‑starter mentality with the foresight to plan ahead, coupled with an eagerness to accept constructive feedback and continuously improve.

Summary

This is more than just a job; it is a long-term career opportunity for a personable leader who is deeply invested in their craft and passionate about mentoring others. If you are a proactive professional who cares deeply about the quality of your work, brings a high level of dedication to the site every day, and still knows how to have fun with your team, this environment is tailor‑made for you.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity‑seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non‑binary/gender non‑conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.