Construction Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager to lead LRT infrastructure delivery in Calgary. You will integrate with the project leadership, coordinating with owners, designers, contractors and regulators to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of complex urban rail works.

The role requires a Civil/Construction background, a P.Eng. in Alberta, and 15+ years of major transportation experience including bridge work and collaborative delivery models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• P.Eng. designation in Alberta or eligibility for registration.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in major transportation, rail, bridge, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience in senior leadership roles (Construction Manager, Project Manager, Delivery Manager, etc.) in urban environments.
• Extensive bridge construction experience with concrete and steel structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction delivery activities for assigned LRT infrastructure packages.
• Proactive oversight of schedule, budget, quality, risk, and safety performance.
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations, specifications, and project objectives.
• Lead constructability reviews and optimize designs for safe 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 related facilities.
• Ensure integration of station works with track, roadway, utilities, and urban realm elements.
• Coordinate environmental, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, and structural stakeholders during river crossing construction.
• Facilitate resolution of interface issues among construction packages and stakeholders.
• Review progress, earned value metrics, forecasts, and productivity indicators.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Safety management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management

P.Eng. designation in Alberta or eligibility

Job description

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.

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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.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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