Construction Project Manager

Associated Engineering; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Health/dental/vision

Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Team social events

Job summary

Associated Engineering in Calgary seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead the Water Division's multi-discipline construction and design projects for municipal and industrial clients.

The role focuses on on-site construction management, contract administration, and coordination with clients, contractors, and internal design teams, with projects located in Calgary and Southern Alberta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent in related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or eligibility within 6 months is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive construction management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage large portfolios including water treatment plants, pump stations and reservoirs.
• Provide on-site representation and coordinate multi-discipline inspections and progress.
• Coordinate contract administration duties and site activities with clients and contractors.
• Liaise with AE design teams and public stakeholders throughout construction.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

On-site inspection

Multi-discipline coordination

Client & stakeholder liaison

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil/Process/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Civil/Process/Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Design/Construction/Management

Job description

The Opportunity

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated

The Opportunity

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Construction Project Manager to join our team in our Calgary office. In this role you will be responsible for the dynamic Water Division team active on municipal and industrial engineering multi-discipline construction and design projects for a variety of public and private sector clients.

What We Offer

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
• Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Fitness allowance
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  • Parental leave top up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth:
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity building seminars
  • Engineer In Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events:
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities
  • Walking distance from Crowfoot Train Station.

What You’ll Be Doing

• This position is an opportunity to manage large portfolios that may include new water treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs and feeder mains.
• You will be responsible for providing on-site representation for multi-discipline construction projects in the water and wastewater sector, and for construction inspection coordination between disciplines.
• Project locations will be in Calgary and the Southern Alberta region.
• You will be responsible for daily construction management oversight.
• You will assist with daily contract administration duties as well as coordinating multi-discipline site inspections to monitor Contractor progress, workmanship, and conformance with the contract documents.
• You will communicate regularly with the Client, the Contractor project teams, internal AE design teams, and act as an Ambassador of Associated Engineering in communicating with the public and other stakeholders through the duration of the construction contract.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and regulations within a COR registered environment.
• Review and adhere to AE’s health and safety, environmental, and quality standards, operating procedures, and policies.
• Perform regular formal or informal workplace inspections. In addition to the above, the duties include those specified under the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Does this sound like you?

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited post-secondary institution; or a Diploma in Civil, Process, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Design, Construction, Construction Management, or equivalent field from an accredited college.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA or PL.(Eng) with ASET, or eligible for registration within 6 months.
• Interest in pursuing a career in construction contract administration, construction design coordination, and on- site inspection coordination.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in a construction management role.
• Experience working for a consulting engineering firm and/or a construction firm.
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment facility design and construction is an asset.
• Experience with multi-discipline design coordination and construction.
• Experience with monitoring and coordinating activities on a construction project including liaising with the
• Client, Contractors, Approvals Officers, and Public as required.
• Experience with preparing various contract administration paperwork including agendas, minutes, daily logs, photographic records, request for information, testing reports, change orders, deficiency lists, construction and certificates.
• Experience with start-up and commissioning of mechanical systems, as well as post-construction warranty services.
• Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a committed team player.
• Valid driver’s licence.

About Us

At Associated Engineering, we're passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our Company Culture Is Shaped By

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!

Want more information?

• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.