Foundations Project Lead: Piling & Ground Improvement

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Nisku; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead foundation projects across the region. You will oversee planning, execution, budgets, schedules, and client relationships on site-based teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in foundations, piling, or heavy civil work, with strong project controls and proficiency in Primavera P6 and Excel. You will coordinate with superintendents, engineers, field staff, subcontractors, and clients to deliver safely, on time, and within

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive experience managing foundations, piling, ground improvement, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls processes including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, reporting, and contract administration.
• Experience managing project financials, change orders, claims, and client relationships.
• Proficiency with construction management software, Primavera P6, Excel, and document management systems.
• Strong knowledge of foundations construction methods including piling, drilling, shoring, and ground improvement techniques.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project execution, including planning, coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
• Manage project financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, change management, and profitability.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules to ensure milestones and client commitments are achieved.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, working closely with superintendents, field staff, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Manage client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout project execution.
• Oversee project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, progress reports, and contract correspondence.
• Administer subcontract agreements and supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with project requirements and commercial obligations.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to support successful project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contract requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Support project start-up, execution, and closeout activities while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Project controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Scheduling

Contract administration

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Document management systems

Job description

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead foundation projects across the region. You will oversee planning, execution, budgets, schedules, and client relationships on site-based teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in foundations, piling, or heavy civil work, with strong project controls and proficiency in Primavera P6 and Excel. You will coordinate with superintendents, engineers, field staff, subcontractors, and clients to deliver safely, on time, and within