Construction project manager

Alberta BTC Group]; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Calgary is seeking a knowledgeable Project Manager for residential projects. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and a solid understanding of project accounting to oversee projects from planning to execution. Responsibilities include managing project scopes, leading teams, and maintaining client relationships to ensure successful outcomes. This role promises the opportunity to contribute to innovative residential developments in vibrant communities.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of project work experience.
• Experience in residential projects is an asset.
• Registered with a relevant professional association is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, develop, monitor, and control the project scope.
• Develop and monitor project work plans and budgets.
• Lead quality assurance for all deliverables.
• Coordinate with contractors and building authorities.
• Act as the primary liaison with clients and project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Project accounting

Project management

Flexibility

Education

Relevant professional registration

Job description

Project Manager, Residential

Posted 17 days ago

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Job Description

Permanent. At NORR, our residential portfolio spans decades and project types. We design multi‑family buildings and spaces that help to establish smart cities and resilient neighborhoods, with a focus on walkable communities, certified healthy buildings and carbon reduction strategies. Optimizing square footage and managing space standards is at the core of our designs. Our dedicated team leverages a knowledge base of program metrics that covers the spectrum of integrated developments—including transit‑oriented and community‑focused projects, low‑, mid‑ and high‑rise apartments, adaptive reuse, townhomes, attainable housing and senior living.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to plan and manage projects to ensure that all contractual commitments are met on time and within budget. As a Project Manager, you will use your interpersonal and leadership skills and must have an understanding of project financials to determine the necessary resources required for successful project execution. In addition, you will provide leadership to a multi‑disciplined team, monitor project performance, and forecast revenue.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Negotiate, develop, monitor, and control the scope of deliverables, work plans, schedules, and budgets for all project stages
• Develop a detailed work plan for all architectural and engineering disciplines, allocate hours to the work plan, and monitor project progress
• Lead an integrated team of architects and engineers in the quality assurance and quality control procedures for all deliverables, specifically the construction drawings and specifications
• Maintain a good understanding of the project scope and when changes to the scope occur, negotiate solutions to ensure outcomes meet client expectations and contractual obligations
• Coordinate with contractor, sub‑consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns
• Act as the primary liaison with the client, contractor, and project team and ensure close client relationships are maintained

Required Skills

• Architectural or engineering systems design and presentation, M&E and structural building systems, permit and building code
• Registered with a relevant professional association is an asset
• Experience in strategic development, business development, project management, and client management is required
• Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• A strong understanding of project accounting is required in order to monitor project performance and forecast revenue

Required Experience

• 10-15 years of project work experience
• Experience in residential projects is an asset