Construction Project Manager – Multi-Family Residential Confidential

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Alberta; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Vision care

Job summary

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC) is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Alberta. The successful candidate will manage multi-family residential projects, guiding them from planning to completion. Responsibilities include budget management, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Applicants should have proven experience in construction management, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with Alberta building codes. Benefits include dental and health care. Pay is from $150,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-family residential construction projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of construction budgeting and scheduling.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement and contract negotiation.
• Solid knowledge of local building codes and safety standards in Alberta.
• Highly organized with problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with project management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning of multi-family residential projects including schedules and cost plans.
• Develop and manage project budgets and cost tracking.
• Build and manage construction schedules while coordinating trades.
• Oversee subcontractor agreements and negotiations.
• Ensure construction meets quality standards and regulations.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Act as primary point of contact for stakeholders.
• Maintain thorough project documentation.
• Coordinate procurement of building components.
• Lead project close-out and post-construction reviews.

Skills

Managing multi-family residential construction projects

Leadership and communication skills

Construction budgeting and scheduling

Subcontractor procurement and negotiation

Knowledge of Alberta building codes

Organizational skills

Project management software proficiency

Job description

Construction Project Manager – Multi-Family Residential

Core Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning of multi-family residential projects, including detailed schedules, cost plans, phasing strategies, and procurement sequencing aligned with project milestones (e.g., excavation, structure, enclosure, interior completion).
• Develop and manage project budgets, including trade scopes, cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure financial performance targets are met.
• Build, maintain, and actively manage construction schedules, coordinating trades and adjusting sequencing to mitigate delays and maintain critical path.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier agreements, including scope definition, tendering, negotiations, and administration of change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure construction activities meet required quality standards and comply with Alberta building codes, safety regulations, and company QA/QC processes.
• Identify project risks related to design, site conditions, labour, and supply chain; implement mitigation strategies and resolve issues as they arise.
• Act as the primary point of contact for ownership, consultants, and key stakeholders, providing regular reporting on progress, budget status, and schedule performance.
• Maintain thorough and organized project documentation, including drawings, RFIs, submittals, site instructions, change orders, and permit records.
• Coordinate procurement of major building components (e.g., structural systems, envelope, mechanical/electrical packages) to align with construction timelines and cost objectives.
• Lead project close-out, including deficiencies, occupancy readiness, turnover to property management, and post-construction review for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience managing multi-family residential construction projects (wood-frame and/or concrete preferred).
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to coordinate consultants, trades, and internal teams.
• Advanced understanding of construction budgeting, scheduling, and cost control in a multi-phase residential environment.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement, contract negotiation, and change management.
• Solid knowledge of local building codes, safety standards, and inspection processes in Alberta.
• Highly organized with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced construction setting.
• Proficiency with project management software (Procore or similar) is considered an asset.

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Work Location: In person