Facilities Project Manager – Capital ATCO Group

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of caring

Competitive compensation

Flex benefits

Tuition assistance program

Training and mentorship programs

Charitable donation matching

Job summary

ATCO is hiring two Facilities Project Managers to join the Facilities Capital team, overseeing a diverse portfolio across Alberta. The role manages projects from design through close-out, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate will have engineering/PM education, 7+ years PM experience, and knowledge of PMI methods with MS Project/SharePoint familiarity. Travel up to 30% and office-based work five days a week are expected.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Project Management or Architecture is preferred.
• 7+ years of related project management experience; building management is a strong asset.
• PMP and/or Facility Management Professional (FMP) designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver facilities capital projects from initiation through close-out; ensure scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality align with standards.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, cost estimates, permitting, approvals and other planning activities.
• Work with procurement to source and manage materials, equipment, and services.
• Oversee day-to-day project activities with contractors and project team to support safe delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, health, safety and environmental requirements (HSE).
• Maintain complete project documentation and capitalization records.
• Monitor performance using project management tools and report progress, risks, milestones, and variances.
• Lead and motivate project team members; delegate work and adapt leadership as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations and optimize processes; provide feedback to Senior PM.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering, Project Management or Architecture

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

Why Work Here?

At ATCO, you'll have the opportunity to lead projects that directly support the infrastructure and workplaces our people rely on every day. From major facility renovations and office transformations to critical electrical, civil, and mechanical asset upgrades, this role offers meaningful work, variety, and visible impact across a large and diverse portfolio. You'll be supported by a collaborative team that values safety, respect, and partnership, while gaining exposure to complex projects that strengthen your professional growth. If you're motivated by delivering results, building strong relationships, and finding innovative solutions, ATCO offers an environment where you can grow your career while helping shape the future of our facilities and operations.

About the Role:

We are currently hiring two Facilities Project Managers to join our Facilities Capital team, supporting a diverse portfolio of facility projects across Alberta. The Facilities Capital team plays a key role in supporting a wide variety of projects from building renovations, office moves, electrical, civil and mechanical asset replacements and upgrades at over 113 electric and gas facilities around the province. The capital portfolio comprises approximately 300 projects per year at about 25M in capital spend.

The Facilities Project Manager is responsible for planning and executing facility projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget. This position manages all aspects of project delivery - from initial design and permitting through construction and close-out - while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and standards. The Project Manager works closely with cross-functional teams and external contractors to drive project success.

What You Get to Do:

• Plan, manage, and deliver facilities capital projects from initiation through close-out, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality requirements align with organizational standards.


• Coordinate feasibility studies, cost estimates, permitting, approvals, and other planning activities required to move projects forward.


• Work with procurement to source and manage materials, equipment, and services, ensuring value, compliance, and project needs are met.


• Oversee day-to-day project activities, including contractor, vendor, and project team coordination to support safe, efficient, and effective delivery.


• Ensure projects meet regulatory, organizational, health, safety, and environmental requirements, including HSE management plans and contractor expectations.


• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation, including capitalization requirements, decision records, and close-out materials.


• Monitor project performance using appropriate project management tools, reporting on progress, risks, milestones, forecasting, accruals, and variances.


• Make timely, informed decisions by considering stakeholder input, project priorities, risks, and business impacts.


• Lead and motivate project team members and contractors by fostering clear communication, collaboration, accountability, and alignment to project goals.


• Delegate work effectively, adapt leadership approaches to project needs, and leverage team strengths to improve productivity and outcomes.


• Identify opportunities to improve day-to-day operations, optimize processes, and recommend efficiencies to the Senior Project Manager as appropriate.


• Provide ongoing feedback, recognize achievements, and address opportunities for improvement to support strong project team performance.

What You Bring:

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Project Management or Architecture is preferred. Other relevant programs may be considered.


• 7+ years of related project management experience; additional building management experience is considered a strong asset


• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams comprised of various backgrounds and levels of expertise


• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Strong customer service skills, relationship building and conflict management skills


• Ability to work autonomously with little supervision


• Demonstrated capability to work effectively and professionally in a dynamic environment while managing multiple demands and priorities


• Experience effectively leading teams and to get work done through others


• Ability to work effectively with external parties (e.g., consultants, customers, government agencies)


• Ability to use project management tools including MS Project, SharePoint, etc.


• Complete understanding of the application of PMI methodology


• Thorough knowledge of standard contracts and purchasing policies


• Well-versed in project cost estimating, cost forecasting and scheduling processes


• Knowledgeable in HSE regulations and practices


• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time


• A valid class 5 driver's license


• Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Facility Management Professional (FMP) designation is an asset

Please note this role requires the successful candidate to be in the office 5 days per week.

What We Offer:

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence


• Competitive compensation


• Flex benefits


• Tuition assistance program


• Training and mentorship programs


• Charitable donation matching

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

ATCO delivers inspired solutions for a better world. We are a diversified global corporation with investments in the essential services of Structures & Logistics, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, Retail Energy, Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. Learn more about how we build communities, energize industries and deliver customer-focused solutions like no other company in the world at www.atco.com. ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Visit our website for more information.

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