Construction Project Manager, Edmonton

TEEMA; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Construction Project Manager to oversee transportation projects in Edmonton. This role involves coordinating with clients, managing project timelines, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications. The successful candidate will mentor junior staff and lead site meetings, fostering strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders. If you are a self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for construction management, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of transportation construction field experience.
• Experience writing and preparing construction specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders on project matters.
• Administer transportation construction contracts in the field.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Coordination

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma

Job description

Job Title:Construction Project Manager, Edmonton
Job ID:79100
Location:Edmonton, Alberta

What you will be doing:
You will be trusted to keep projects on time and on budget you will make the following valuable contributions in these three functional areas:
Management

• Coordinate and communicate with Project Managers, Clients, municipalities and office support staff on matters pertaining to the design and construction of various projects.

• Chair and lead site construction meetings, pre-construction meetings, pre-tender meetings, shallow utility meetings, etc.

• Mentor junior staff in construction monitoring.

Design/Tender Preparation

• Complete quantity take offs (including CADD earthworks) and cost estimates for various design options and tendering.

• Coordinate geotechnical and environmental site assessment studies.

• Complete pipeline and utility crossing agreements and coordinating hydrovac operations.

• Prepare and coordinate contract documentation.

• Administer tenders and analyze tender results providing recommendations tender award.

Construction

• Completing construction schedule estimates for various transportation projects.

• Administering transportation construction contracts in the field, including:

• Ensuring compliance to contract specifications by way of monitoring all site activities during pre-construction, construction and post- construction.

• Documenting site activities including preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports, or other reports as required by the client.

• Coordinating/reviewing geotechnical/material test results, testing invoices, other testing for compliance and recommend for payment to Project Managers.

• Preparing and submitting Progress Payment Certificates and Change Orders to Project Managers for review and approval.

• Preparing, coordinating and attending all CCC and FAC inspections, drafting deficiency lists and preparing the certificates required for submittal to the municipalities and coordinating CCC and FAC repair work.

• Coordination and communication with Project Managers, Clients, municipalities and office support staff on matters pertaining to design and construction.

• Organizing and chairing/leading site construction meetings, pre-construction meetings, pre-tender meetings, shallow utility meetings, etc.

• Mentoring junior staff in construction monitoring.

What you must have:

• Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma or related education

• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of transportation construction field experience. Desirable past experience as Contract Inspector, Administrator, Project Coordinator, Project Manager or comparable role.

• Valid driver’s license with the ability to provide project oversight in rural locations throughout Alberta

• Experience with writing and preparing construction specifications

• Demonstrated ability to foster strong working relationships with various contractors and partners on site

• Interest in and committed to having a strong presence on projects

• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to address clients concerns and to communicate clearly with diverse ranges of clients, contractors and other internal multidisciplinary professionals

• Self-starter, motivated and team player with ability to work on a variety of different projects

• Strong skills in organization, working under pressure, ability to multi-task, ability to meet deadlines, and working as a member of project teams.

Nice to have:

• Experience on Alberta Transportation and/or City of Edmonton projects would be considered an asset.

• Experience in Topographic survey coordination, base plan preparation and review including experience in survey layout of grading, storm, sanitary, water and surface works.

Salary/Rate Range: $90,000 – $120,000

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website atwww.teemagroup.com