Hands-On Industrial Construction Project Manager

PTW Energy Services, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Career growth

Collaborative team

Ownership of projects

Job summary

PTW Energy Services, Inc. in Calgary seeks an experienced Project Manager to own industrial construction and fabrication projects from planning through completion.

You will lead execution strategies, manage budgets and schedules, and build strong client relationships. This hands-on role requires proactive decision-making, clear communication with clients and field teams, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Previous project management experience in industrial construction, maintenance, fabrication or a related environment.
• Strong technical understanding of construction processes, drawings, specifications and project execution.
• Experience developing cost estimates, material take-offs and project plans.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, risk management and change management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client relationship skills.
• The confidence to work independently, make decisions and take ownership of project outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling software.
• A willingness to regularly travel to the field and stay connected with project execution.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from conception through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, cost and execution plans are clearly defined.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and ensuring expectations are met.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies and functional plans.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, changes and overall project performance.
• Identify project risks early and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Independently estimate smaller projects from start to finish, while supporting larger project proposals and estimating activities.
• Partner with Estimating to ensure a smooth handoff from proposal to execution.
• Review bid documents, drawings, specifications and take-offs to identify scope gaps, omissions, discrepancies or opportunities before they become issues.
• Lead project kick-off meetings and ensure field teams have the information, resources and expectations required to execute successfully.
• Work closely with foremen and crews to support productivity, performance and project objectives.
• Lead and support change management, escalating concerns and opportunities when required.
• Work with clients to obtain approval for progress billings and ensure invoicing is completed in accordance with contract requirements.
• Drive project close-out, including customer sign-off, demobilization and lessons learned.
• Partner with Business Development and Estimating to capture client feedback and continuously improve future projects.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Scheduling

Cost estimates

Risk management

Change management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Travel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project scheduling software

Job description

PTW Energy Services, Inc. in Calgary seeks an experienced Project Manager to own industrial construction and fabrication projects from planning through completion.

You will lead execution strategies, manage budgets and schedules, and build strong client relationships. This hands-on role requires proactive decision-making, clear communication with clients and field teams, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.