Project Manager

Clark Builders; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Builders in Edmonton is hiring a Project Manager to lead projects across our commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors. You will oversee execution from startup through closeout, manage budgets, schedules, and safety, and ensure delivery to the highest quality standards.

You will work with stakeholders, apply Lean thinking, and mentor project teams to achieve project goals while upholding Clark Builders' client-first approach and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a construction-related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience as a Project Manager in commercial, industrial, or institutional construction.
• Experience with various types of construction contracts.
• Experience managing full construction lifecycle from startup to closeout.
• Understanding Lean thinking and Last Planner System is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead project startup, planning, and procurement management.
• Develop and control project schedules and budgets.
• Ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Chair meetings, manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Grow client relationships and mentor project teams.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Lean thinking

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in construction

Tools

Procore

Last Planner System

Job description

At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company — we’re purpose driven partners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to everything we do. As part of the Turner Construction family, we offer the personalized culture of a local team with the strength of a global leader. Learn more about our Purpose and what drives us by visiting our Who We Are page.

Watch our 'Our Purpose' video Clark Builders is hiring a Project Manager. Working out of the Edmonton office, the Project Manager will manage projects across all our regions of work. This role is highly accountable and responsible for all aspects associated with the successful execution and delivery of our projects safely, within budget, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You must have the highest respect for people, lead the implementation of measurable lean practices, and demonstrate a proven track record of achieving the successful delivery of the projects identified conditions of satisfaction. Reporting to: Director, Operations or Project Executive

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads, Builds, and Develops Operations Talent and Cultural Management, supporting Clark Builders as the best place to learn, work, and thrive
• Leads and Ensures that all Operational standards and processes are achieved, ensuring operational efficiency, consistency & excellence are achieved
• Provide elevated client care and services to ensure highest value to clients
• Develop a strategy to Deliver and drive Results on the identified project performance goals and conditions of satisfaction
• Drive Innovation, Continuous Improvement, and a Lean Culture through best practices, training and development of all staff members
• Responsible for all aspects of project start up, including but not limited to, finalizing Prime Contract, conducting project startup meetings and prepare project execution plan, resource and staffing plans, and procurement management
• Project execution and document control responsibilities including Request for Information (RFI), Site Instructions (SI), Submittals, Change Requests (CRX), Change Orders (CO)
• Responsible for all aspects of financial management strategy
• Management of Safety, Quality Control and Communications plan
• Create and manage schedule
• Chair meetings, issue minutes and follow up on action items
• Track productivity and performance of the project
• Manage stakeholder expectations
• Responsible for all aspects of project close out including training, inspections, turn over and warranty
• Support and grow ongoing sub-trade and client relationships
• Participate in project interviews
• Participate in Leadership development and training of project team

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Analytical thinker with ability to interpret complex information and recommend innovative solutions
• Capable of making complex, ambiguous and risk adverse decisions
• Proactive approach to prevention and resolution of conflicts
• Ability to identify, assess and mange risks while striving to meet objectives
• The ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings and specifications

Live Clark Builders

CORE Values:

• Have a Can-Do Attitude, Respect Others, succeed as a Team, Lead with Courage and Deliver Results

Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree, diploma or 2-year certificate in a construction related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience working as a Project Manager, managing the construction of Commercial, Industrial, or Intuitional buildings
• Experience with various types of construction contracts
• Experience managing the entire construction process from startup to closeout on a variety of project sizes and complexities
• Understanding the principles of Lean thinking, collaborative planning, and continuous improvement
• Experience with Last Planner® System an asset
• Experience with Procore® Construction Management Software an asset

One of the top ten general contractors in Canada and part of the largest construction organization in North America, Clark Builders serves industrial, commercial and institutional market sectors. In collaboration with our partner, Turner Construction Company, we maintain the culture of a small company with the distinct capabilities of an international firm. Regardless of the size, sector, location or complexity of a project, we will confidently deliver.