Construction Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Calgary; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Competitive compensation

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis on a major Calgary rail project seeks a Construction Manager to lead LRT package delivery. You will supervise schedule, budget, safety, and quality, coordinating with owners, design consultants, contractors, and regulators to ensure cost-effective and safe outcomes, in an urban environment.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in transportation/rail or heavy civil projects, P.Eng. in Alberta, and senior leadership experience in construction management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• P.Eng. designation in Alberta or eligibility for registration.
• Minimum 15+ years in major transportation, rail, bridge, or heavy civil projects.
• Experience in senior leadership roles (CMC, Resident Engineer, Delivery Manager, etc.).
• Experience delivering work in active urban environments.
• Extensive bridge construction experience (concrete/steel).
• Experience with Progressive Design-Build, Alliance or P3 delivery.
• Experience with Alberta municipal/provincial regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction delivery activities for LRT packages.
• Provide oversight of schedule, budget, quality, risk, and safety.
• Monitor contractor performance against contracts and specs.
• Lead constructability reviews; optimize designs for buildability.
• Review design submissions for completeness and cost/schedule impact.
• Manage changes, RFIs, and field engineering issues during construction.
• Oversee construction of at-grade LRT stations and facilities.
• Ensure integration of station works with track, roads, utilities, and urban realm.
• Coordinate environmental, geotechnical, hydrotechnical and structural stakeholders.
• Resolve interface issues among packages and stakeholders.
• Review progress, EV metrics, forecasts, and productivity indicators.
• Champion safety culture and compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget oversight

Safety culture

Stakeholder liaison

Constructability reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. designation in Alberta or eligible

Job description

Overview

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is in hiring a Construction Manager to join our growing team. This position will be based in our Calgary, Alberta offices supporting a transformative major rail project in downtown Calgary!

The successful candidate will function as an integrated member of the project leadership team, working closely with the Owner, Design Consultants, Contractors, Utility Stakeholders, Regulatory Authorities, and Operations representatives to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project delivery.

Your role

• Lead and manage construction delivery activities for assigned LRT infrastructure packages.
• Provide proactive oversight of schedule, budget, quality, risk, and safety performance.
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations, specifications, and project objectives.
• Lead constructability reviews and ensure designs are optimized for safe and efficient construction.
• Review design submissions for completeness, constructability, cost implications, schedule impacts, and operational requirements.
• Manage design changes, technical queries, and field engineering issues during construction.
• Oversee construction of at-grade LRT stations and associated passenger facilities.
• Ensure effective integration of station works with track, roadway, utility, and urban realm elements.
• Coordinate environmental, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, and structural stakeholders during river crossing construction.
• Facilitate resolution of interface issues among construction packages and project stakeholders.
• Review construction progress, earned value metrics, forecasts, and productivity indicators.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with project health and safety requirements.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a combination of education and work experience
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta or eligibility for registration preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in major transportation, rail, bridge, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience serving in a Construction Manager, Resident Engineer, Project Manager, Delivery Manager, or similar senior leadership role.
• Experience managing construction within active urban environments.
• Extensive bridge construction experience including concrete and steel structures.
• Experience with collaborative delivery models including Progressive Design-Build, Alliance, or P3 delivery.
• Experience working with municipal and provincial regulatory agencies in Alberta is preferred.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.