Project Manager

ATCO; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mentorship programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ATCO Structures in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Workforce Housing Major Projects. The role focuses on delivering complex projects safely, on time, and within budget, while coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have an engineering background, 3–7 years of construction PM experience, and proficiency with MSP, Primavera P6, ProCore, and Aconex. Travel to remote sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical diploma, P.Eng, C.E.T, C.Tech, P.Tech, or R.E.T. Preferred.
• 3-7 years of progressive experience in construction project management.
• Experience managing contracts (small, mid and large size).

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external teams through all project stages.
• Conduct subcontractors buy-out meetings to manage risk and ensure quality.
• Provide clear direction and foster strong working relationships.
• Conducts thorough reviews of contracts, budgets, drawings, and scopes of work; develops detailed pre-mobilization execution plans and realistic project schedules to ensure successful delivery.
• Leads the negotiation, selection, and contracting of subcontractors; issues field purchase orders and ensures full execution of scope with appropriate risk and quality coverage.
• Maintain continuous communication with clients, subcontractors, and authorities to address issues, resolve deficiencies, and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Tracks project costs and forecasts monthly; maintains accurate accounting and project documentation in line with QMS procedures; ensures adherence to HSE and QA standards.
• Regularly visits project sites for kickoff and progress meetings; delivers comprehensive close-out reports detailing final costs and variances from initial bids.
• Champion a culture of safety and quality across all project phases and ensure compliance with ATCO’s HSE policies and procedures. Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication.
• Manage scope changes and contract amendments.
• Ensure a positive client experience from start to finish.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other tasks assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree or related technical diploma

P.Eng / C.E.T / C.Tech / P.Tech / RET preferred

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

MS Office

SharePoint

Teams

ProCore

Aconex

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Always there. Anywhere. That's us! A team committed to delivering inspired solutions for a better world. We care for our communities and each other, and we are committed to showing up for those who need us. We value and encourage diversity, and we have the courage to do the right thing, even when it’s hard.

Are you a motivated project professional with a passion for delivering complex projects safely, on time, and within budget? We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Workforce Housing Major Projects team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is ready to take the next step in their project management career and contribute to high-impact projects across Canada. This is an in-office role based in Calgary, Alberta.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Major Projects & PMC, the Project Manager will be responsible for supporting and managing various aspects of project execution—from planning and coordination to delivery while working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead internal and external teams through all project stages.
• Conduct subcontractors buy-out meetings to manage risk and ensure quality.
• Provide clear direction and foster strong working relationships.
• Conducts thorough reviews of contracts, budgets, drawings, and scopes of work; develops detailed pre-mobilization execution plans and realistic project schedules to ensure successful delivery.
• Leads the negotiation, selection, and contracting of subcontractors; issues field purchase orders and ensures full execution of scope with appropriate risk and quality coverage.
• Maintain continuous communication with clients, subcontractors, and authorities to address issues, resolve deficiencies, and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Tracks project costs and forecasts monthly; maintains accurate accounting and project documentation in line with QMS procedures; ensures adherence to HSE and QA standards.
• Regularly visits project sites for kickoff and progress meetings; delivers comprehensive close-out reports detailing final costs and variances from initial bids.
• Champion a culture of safety and quality across all project phases and ensure compliance with ATCO’s HSE policies and procedures. Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication.
• Manage scope changes and contract amendments.
• Ensure a positive client experience from start to finish.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other tasks assigned.

Who You Are:

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical diploma, P.Eng, C.E.T, C.Tech, P.Tech, or R.E.T. Preferred.
• 3-7 years of progressive experience in construction project management.
• Experience managing contracts (small, mid and large size)
• Familiarity with contract negotiations, estimating, and financial planning.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, building rapport and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in MS Project, Primavera P6, MS Office, SharePoint, Teams, ProCore, and Aconex.
• Comfortable travelling to remote project sites.

Who we Are:

ATCO Structures is a worldwide leader in modular design, manufacturing, and construction. Through our solutions to workforce accommodation, office and commercial buildings, classrooms, hospitals, and hotels we’ve re-imagined how permanent and temporary modular facilities can help communities of all kinds.

We invite you to come to build your career with ATCO Structures. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for your next career challenge or just starting your career journey; ATCO’s diverse portfolio across the globe provides our employees ample opportunity for career stability, growth, training, and development. Learn more about us at http://structures.atco.com/.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities to craft your own professional growth.
• Training, continued learning, and mentorship programs.

At ATCO, we support a diverse and inclusive environment that values the contributions and perspectives of everyone on the ATCO team. We believe the ATCO team is the foundation of our business and our most valuable asset across our global operations. Without each team members’ unique skills, strengths, and knowledge, we simply wouldn’t be able to achieve our fundamental vision of delivering life’s essential services to our customers around the world.

ATCO is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.