Construction Manager/Owner’s Representative Confidential

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PMI-SAC seeks a degreed, Gold Seal Certified Construction Manager to act as Owner’s Representative on multiple concurrent restaurant construction projects across Canada, each ranging from $1M to $1.5M. This remote role requires residing in the Calgary, AB area with 75% travel to project sites.

Responsibilities include protecting quality, budget, schedule and compliance, coordinating with architects, designers, GCs, and municipal authorities, and leading close-out and occupancy activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction project management experience.
• Experience with commercial tenant improvements and/or restaurant/hospitality construction.
• Strong knowledge of permitting processes and codes in Canada.
• Excellent contract negotiation and budget management skills.
• Strong communication skills with contractors, designers and regulatory bodies.
• Experience bidding processes and bid evaluation.
• Understanding of Critical Path Scheduling.
• Preferred: Gold Seal Certification (CCA) – Owner’s Representative or PM.
• Preferred: PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Owner’s Representative across multiple restaurant projects.
• Review architectural and engineering plans for constructability and code compliance.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules and scopes; monitor progress and variances.
• Manage RFP/tender process, evaluate bids, and support contractor selection.
• Negotiate and administer construction contracts on behalf of the owner.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor quality, safety and schedule.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, designers, landlords, inspectors and municipal authorities.
• Manage change orders, RFIs and issue resolution to keep projects on track.
• Oversee restaurant-specific requirements and close-out activities.
• Provide regular status reporting to ownership on budget, schedule and risk.

Skills

Owner's Representative

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a degreed, Gold Seal Certified Construction Manager to serve as our **Owner’s Representative** on multiple concurrent new restaurant construction projects across Canada, each ranging from $1M to $1.5M in construction value.

This role acts as our advocate throughout the full project lifecycle — protecting our interests in quality, budget, schedule, and compliance whileworking alongside architects, designers, general contractors, and municipal authorities.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced construction professional who wants ownership over multiple projects simultaneously, works well independently, and thrives on being the trusted point of accountability between the business and the people building it.

This is a remote position that requires the successful candidate to reside in the Calgary, Alberta area, with regular travel to project sites throughout Canada.

Duties

• Serve as the primary Owner’s Representative across multiple concurrent restaurant construction and tenant improvement projects
• Review architectural and engineering plans for constructability, code compliance, and alignment with brand/operational standards
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work; monitor progress against baseline and flag variances early
• Manage the RFP/tender process, evaluate contractor bids, and support contractor selectionNegotiate and administer construction contracts on behalf of the owner
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor quality, safety, and schedule adherence
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, designers, landlords, municipal inspectors, and City of Calgary permitting authorities
• Manage change orders, RFIs, and issue resolution to keep projects on track
• Oversee restaurant-specific requirements: commercial kitchen equipment coordination, grease trap and ventilation systems, health authority compliance, and life safety systems
• Lead project close-out, punch lists, commissioning, and final occupancy/health inspections
• Provide regular status reporting to ownership/leadership on budget, schedule, and risk across all active projects

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of construction project management experience, with a track record of managing multiple concurrent projects
• Demonstrated experience with commercial tenant improvement and/or restaurant/hospitality construction
• Strong working knowledge of the permitting processes and standard construction codes in Canada
• Excellent contract negotiation and budget management skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to represent ownership’s interests confidently with contractors, designers, and regulatory bodies
• Experienced in the bidding process and has the ability to qualify bids
• Solid understanding of Critical Path Scheduling
• **Preferred:**
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• Gold Seal Certification (CCA) — Owner’s Construction Manager or Project Manager designation
• PMP certification (in addition to Gold Seal)
• Direct experience with restaurant-specific systems: commercial kitchen exhaust/make-up air, grease interceptors, health authority requirements
• Existing relationships with general contractors, subtrades, and municipal officials across Canada
• Experience acting specifically as an independent Owner’s Representative (as opposed to working for a general contractor)

This role offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly influence the successful delivery of complex construction projects. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced setting.

Pay: $105,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Vision care
• Work from home

Experience

• Construction Project Manager: 5 years (preferred)

Language

• English (required)

Licence/Certification

• Gold Seal Certification (CCA) – Project Manager designation (preferred)
• PMP Certification? (preferred)

Location

• Calgary, AB (preferred)

Willingness to travel

• 75% (preferred)

Work Location

• On the road