Project Manager

Actalent; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Calgary seeks a Project Manager for a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects. You will lead projects from pre-construction through closeout, balancing office coordination with regular field visits and ensuring on-scope, on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has several years of general contracting PM experience, can hit the ground running, and collaborates well with clients, consultants, and team, while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Several years of commercial general contractor PM experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to regularly visit project sites with valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring successful delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee full project administration, including documentation, reporting, and maintenance of project records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage subcontractors and project buyout activities, including selection, negotiation, coordination, and performance oversight.
• Coordinate and maintain project schedules, monitoring progress and proactively addressing risks, delays, and changes.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, change orders/CCOs, shop drawings, and O&M manual creation.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders to align expectations and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with consultants to ensure design intent, specifications, and technical requirements are clearly understood and executed on site.
• Interpret and apply construction documents, specifications, and contracts to guide project execution and decision-making.
• Balance office responsibilities with regular field presence, conducting site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to meet deadlines and milestones.
• Support estimating and preconstruction activities as needed, contributing insights from past project experience.
• Contribute to business development and client growth initiatives where appropriate, strengthening relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with a team-oriented group, stepping in wherever needed to support project and organizational success.

Skills

Project management

Construction coordination

Budget & schedule management

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or EIT designation

PMP designation or formal project management training

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Commercial Construction

This Project Manager role supports a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects in Calgary and surrounding areas, including retail, industrial, office, recreational, tenant improvement, renovation, and interior fit‑out work. You will lead projects from pre-construction through closeout, balancing office-based coordination with regular site visits. The ideal candidate brings several years of commercial general contracting experience, can step into the role with minimal training, and contributes immediately to project success while embodying a strong team-first, collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring successful delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.


• Oversee full project administration, including documentation, reporting, and maintenance of project records throughout the project lifecycle.


• Manage subcontractors and project buyout activities, including selection, negotiation, coordination, and performance oversight.


• Coordinate and maintain project schedules, monitoring progress and proactively addressing risks, delays, and changes.


• Handle key project processes such as RFIs, submittals, change orders/CCOs, shop drawings, and O&M manual creation.


• Communicate regularly and professionally with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders to align expectations and resolve issues.


• Coordinate with consultants to ensure design intent, specifications, and technical requirements are clearly understood and executed on site.


• Interpret and apply construction documents, specifications, and contracts to guide project execution and decision‑making.


• Balance office responsibilities with regular field presence, conducting site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety.


• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to meet deadlines and project milestones.


• Support estimating and preconstruction activities as needed, contributing insights from past project experience.


• Contribute to business development and client growth initiatives where appropriate, strengthening relationships and identifying new opportunities.


• Collaborate closely with a team-oriented group, stepping in wherever needed to support project and organizational success.

Essential Skills

• 3–5+ years of Project Management experience with a Commercial General Contractor.


• Proven commercial construction experience, preferably in interior fit‑outs, tenant improvements, and renovations.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.


• Hands‑on experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders/CCOs, shop drawings, consultant coordination, client communication, project scheduling, and O&M manual creation.


• Experience managing subcontractors and leading project buyout activities.


• Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, and contracts.


• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and willingness to regularly visit project sites.


• Team‑first mentality with a strong culture fit, demonstrating flexibility, collaboration, and a willingness to support the team in any capacity.


• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships.


• Ability to work with minimal training and quickly become a productive contributor to project success.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) designation.


• PMP designation or formal project management training.


• Experience using Procore or similar construction management software.


• Experienced in estimating or preconstruction activities.


• Experience contributing to business development and client growth efforts.


• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.


• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team‑player attitude.

Work Environment

This role suits someone who enjoys a balance of office and field work, with regular site visits alongside office‑based coordination and planning. You will join a collaborative team that values a strong culture fit, teamwork, flexibility, and a willingness to support project success in any way needed. The office offers a range of amenities, including a gym, basketball court, sauna/steam room, pool table, coffee station, and dart board, creating an engaging and social work setting. The position is based in Calgary, with occasional out-of-town travel required to support projects in surrounding areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services d’ingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives d’ingénierie et de science grâce à l’accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent l’échelle, l’innovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, l’Asie et l’Europe, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’une des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de l’Engineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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