Project Manager

ALR Builds Ltd.; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALR Builds Ltd. in Charlottetown, PEI is seeking a Project Manager to lead construction projects from pre-construction through close-out.

You will coordinate clients, consultants, subcontractors, and site teams to control cost, schedule, quality, and documentation. The role requires 5+ years in construction project management, solid knowledge of methods, sequencing, drawings, and codes, and proficiency with Buildertrend or similar software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in construction project management.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, scheduling, drawings, specifications, and applicable building codes.
• Proficiency with Buildertrend or similar construction management software would be considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively manage clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Strong negotiation, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• PMP, Gold Seal Certification, CET designation, Engineering background, or similar construction-related education or certification would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings for completeness, constructability, coordination, and risks.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and resource requirements.
• Plan and oversee day-to-day project execution to align with schedule and specs.
• Review and approve change orders, material purchases, and subcontractor requirements.
• Conduct site reviews with the Site Foreman to monitor progress and ensure work meets specs.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts, design discrepancies, scope gaps, and scheduling issues.
• Act as primary contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors.
• Lead regular project and site meetings, documenting decisions and action items.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change docs, and records for timely resolution.
• Coordinate with CFO on progress billings, cost reporting, and financials.
• Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders through professional communication.
• Monitor workmanship to uphold ALR Builds’ quality standards.
• Ensure safety policies and project requirements are actively implemented.
• Oversee project close-out, including deficiencies, inspections, turnover docs, warranties.

Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Working with Others

Planning

Project Management

Carpentry

Commercial Construction

Education

PMP / Gold Seal / CET certification or related engineering background

Job description

Company Overview

ALR Builds Ltd. is a dynamic full-service construction firm dedicated to delivering exceptional residential, multi-unit, and commercial projects within PEI. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment that values professionalism and growth.

Position Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of construction projects from pre-construction through close-out. This role ensures projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with ALR Builds’ quality standards.

The Project Manager serves as the primary point of coordination between clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams, with overall responsibility for project cost, schedule, quality, documentation, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings for completeness, constructability, coordination, and potential project risks.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and resource requirements using Buildertrend.
• Plan and oversee day-to-day project execution to ensure work progresses in accordance with the project schedule, drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Review and approve project-related change orders, material purchases, and subcontractor requirements within established project budgets and approval processes.
• Conduct regular site reviews with the Site Foreman to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and ensure work is being completed in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Proactively identify and resolve field conflicts, design discrepancies, scope gaps, scheduling challenges, and other project risks.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead regular project and site meetings, ensuring decisions, action items, and responsibilities are clearly documented and communicated.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change documentation, and other project records to ensure timely review and resolution.
• Coordinate with the CFO on progress billings, cost reporting, and overall project financial performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders through professional, timely, and transparent communication.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure ALR Builds’ quality standards are consistently maintained throughout construction.
• Work with site leadership to ensure company safety policies, procedures, and project-specific requirements are actively implemented and maintained.
• Manage project close-out, including deficiencies, inspections, turnover documentation, warranties, and final completion requirements.
• Participate in project debriefs and lessons-learned reviews to identify opportunities to improve estimating, planning, execution, and overall project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in construction project management.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, scheduling, drawings, specifications, and applicable building codes.
• Proficiency with Buildertrend or similar construction management software would be considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively manage clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Strong negotiation, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• PMP, Gold Seal Certification, CET designation, Engineering background, or similar construction-related education or certification would be considered an asset.

Join us as a Project Manager and play a key role in delivering exceptional construction projects from start to finish! Bring your leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills to lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and build strong relationships with clients and trade partners—all while being part of a growing, collaborative team committed to quality, innovation, and your professional growth.

Tagged as: 70010

Essential Skills:

• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Working with Others

Soft Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Organization
• Time Management

Hard Skills:

• Carpentry
• Commercial Construction
• Planning
• Project Management

Languages:

• English