Construction Projects Manager, M&E Strategic Group

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Extended health and dental benefits

Company events

Flex days

Job summary

Strategic Group in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Project Manager, M&E to lead multifamily construction projects with a focus on mechanical and plumbing systems, fire suppression, and site operations.

You will manage planning, trade sequencing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, coordinating with various teams to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a dynamic real estate environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background required.
• 5+ years of experience in construction.
• Experience in Alberta preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multifamily residential construction projects from pre-construction through occupancy and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, procurement sequencing, and construction methodologies.
• Coordinate mechanical, plumbing, and fire suppression scopes with structural, architectural, civil, and electrical works.
• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance with scope and schedules.
• Ensure alignment between design intent and field execution.
• Oversee subcontractors’ inspections, testing, balancing, commissioning, and occupancy approvals.
• Identify and resolve on-site issues to maintain timelines and budgets.

Skills

Construction methods

Building codes

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Projects Manager, M&E

Join Our Team

Ready to grow your career with one of Canada’s leading privately held real estate companies? At Strategic Group, we create spaces where people, businesses, and communities thrive.

About Us

At Strategic Group, our purpose is simple: Learning. Growing. Having Fun. We bring this ethos to life by innovatively envisioning, creating, owning, and operating real estate that transforms spaces and redefines possibilities.

As a fully integrated real estate company, we specialize in owning, managing, leasing, developing, and re-developing properties. Our entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking have made us a Canadian industry leader in office-to-residential conversions, completing more successful conversions than anyone else in the country. This focus is a driving force in our development business and reflects our commitment to creatively reimagining what’s possible.

Our real estate portfolio spans high-end residential developments and commercial properties. Beyond real estate, our business interests include corporate finance and other industries, enabling us to deliver diverse and impactful solutions for our tenants, partners, and communities.

Guided by our mantra, “Creating value others can’t, by seeing what others don’t,” we take pride in crafting unique solutions that leave a lasting legacy.

Our Values

• Team Player: We foster a supportive, accountable, and drama-free workplace where integrity and respect guide every interaction.
• Innovative: Creativity and unconventional thinking are at the heart of what we do, helping us uncover opportunities others might miss.
• Always Growing: We are tenacious and passionate, thriving on challenges and embracing learning as we pursue new opportunities.
• Optimistic: With a positive mindset and solution-oriented approach, we tackle obstacles as opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun.

Position Overview

The Project Manager, M&E is responsible for the leadership, coordination, execution, and delivery of multifamily residential construction projects with a primary focus on mechanical systems, plumbing systems, fire suppression systems, contractor coordination, schedule adherence, and site operational performance.

The role oversees project planning, trade sequencing, financial management, consultant coordination, municipal permitting, and construction execution while ensuring compliance with Alberta building codes, occupational health and safety legislation, environmental regulations, and company quality standards.

The Project Manager reports to the Director, Construction Projects. The position works closely with Site Superintendents, Assistant Site Superintendents, subcontractors, consultants, municipalities, and ownership representatives to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Oversight

• Collaborate with the Director, Construction Projects, Project Coordinator, and other team members to ensure seamless project execution.
• Lead multifamily residential construction projects from pre-construction through occupancy and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, procurement sequencing, and construction methodologies.
• Coordinate mechanical, plumbing, and fire suppression scopes with structural, architectural, civil, and electrical works.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, RFIs, change order, submittals, and consultant instructions as well as adherence to scope of work and schedules.
• Ensure alignment between design intent and field execution.
• Coordinate turnover, commissioning, deficiency resolution, and warranty activities.
• Oversee subcontractors, schedules as they relate to quality, and safety compliance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of construction methodologies and design.
• Identify and resolve on-site issues efficiently to maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Plan to proactively address potential challenges and coordinate project phases.

Leadership & Communication

• Lead by example in health, safety, and environmental protection on-site.
• Maintain open communication with project teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Track daily productivity and forecast schedule impacts.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and professional growth across project teams.
• Ensure all site activities align with project goals and company standards.
• Manage conflict professionally, addressing challenges in a constructive and solution-focused manner.

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Compliance

• Maintain adherence to building codes, safety regulations, and construction best practices.
• Oversee installation and coordination of:
  • HVAC systems
  • Plumbing infrastructure
  • Hydronic systems and mechanical equipment installations
  • Gas systems
  • Fire suppression systems
• Ensure work meets or exceeds quality standards through proactive oversight and inspections.
• Ensure systems are installed in compliance with the Alberta Building Code; National Plumbing Code of Canada; NFPA standards; Municipal requirement; Engineering Specifications
• Lead and coordinate subcontractors’ inspections, testing, balancing, commissioning, and occupancy approvals.
• Coordinate contractor sequencing to minimize delays, rework, and site congestion.
• Identify and report schedule risks as well as implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct weekly subcontractor coordination meetings and job progress reviews.
• Support the team in reviewing construction drawings, submittals, and specifications.

Qualifications

• A background in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in the construction industry, preferably in Alberta.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, building codes, and best practices.
• Familiarity with workplace safety procedures and regulations; a valid first aid ticket is an asset.
• Ability to anticipate constructability issues in complex situations and create solutions.
• Strong conflict resolution and leadership skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Canadian experience preferred but not compulsory.

Our Culture & Benefits

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity in all its forms. Our inclusive workplace ensures every employee feels valued and empowered to bring their best self to work.

• Competitive compensation package
• Extended health and dental benefits plan
• Company events
• Flex days

This position is based in Calgary, Alberta. Applicants must be located in Calgary or the surrounding area.