Project Manager

PermaCorp Group of Companies Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health, dental, and vision

Car allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

PermaCorp Group of Companies Inc. seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead aluminum railings and metal products for residential projects across Alberta.

You will own each project from award to close-out, coordinating estimating, drafting, fabrication, shipping, and field installation while interfacing with GCs, EORs, architects, inspectors, and site personnel. The role requires strong technical command of residential construction, disciplined contract and change management, fluency in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Construction Management, Business or related discipline.
• PMP or Gold Seal certification is considered an asset.
• 3–5 years of project management experience in construction management or miscellaneous metals fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of aluminum railings and miscellaneous metal products.
• Own projects from award through close-out; coordinate estimating, drafting, fabrication, shipping, and installation.
• Interface with general contractors, EORs, architects, inspectors, and site personnel.
• Maintain shop drawings, mill orders, and installation sequences with site schedule.
• Manage contracts, change orders, and billing per contract documents.

Skills

Project scheduling

Cost tracking

Read/interp drawings

QA/QC drawings

MS Office

AutoCAD

Wrike (asset)

Communication

Organization

Contract/change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Construction Management or related

PMP or Gold Seal (asset)

Tools

AutoCAD

Wrike

Job description

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

About the Role

The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the coordination and delivery of aluminum railings and other miscellaneous metal products, specializing in the low, medium, and high-rise residential construction sector with clients across Alberta.The successful candidate will own each project from contract award through final close-out, coordinating between estimating, drafting, fabrication, shipping, and field installation while interfacing daily with general contractors, consulting engineers of record (EORs), architects, municipal building officials/inspectors, and site personnel. This role requires strong technical command of residential construction and miscellaneous metals, disciplined contract and change management, fluency in the Alberta Building Code (ABC) and applicable CSA standards, and the ability to keep shop drawings, mill orders, and installation sequences moving in lockstep with the site schedule.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities
• Project Delivery
• award
• drafting
• fabrication
• coating
• shipping
• close-out
• Track schedules, fabrication progress, installation, sequencing, costs, and scope changes
• Issue and maintain fabrication and installation schedules aligned with the GC’s critical path.
• Prepare and maintain project execution plans, installation sequence plans, progress reports, and project budgets for internal leadership and client review.
• Respond to site conditions:
• RFIs
• field-fit issues
• missing/damaged pieces
• back-charges
• Coordinate between internal teams (estimating, drafting, fabrication shop, logistics) and external parties (GC, EOR, architect, connection engineer, inspection agencies, installation subcontractors, etc).
• Contract & Change Management
• Reference contract documents and specifications (CSI MasterFormat Divisions 05 12 00 and 05 50 00) throughout the project lifecycle to guide scope interpretation.
• Identify and process change orders, extras, and variations promptly; coordinate billings, statutory holdback, and lien discharge under the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (Alberta).
• Issue timely written notice for schedule and scope impacts; maintain an auditable record of all correspondence to protect the company’s contractual position.
• Drawing Management
• Manage submission and approval of shop, installation, and fabrication drawings (AutoCAD); maintain submittal, RFI, and transmittal logs.
• Prioritize concept and preliminary drawings for material on the critical path and long-lead mill material.
• QA/QC shop drawings to ensure they meet the project intent.
• Coordinate trade interfaces (architectural, mechanical, electrical, precast, curtain wall, elevator) to prevent clashes around embeds, penetrations, and miscellaneous attachments.

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Construction Management, Business or a related discipline.
• PMP (Project Management Institute) or Gold Seal Certification (Canadian Construction Association) is considered an asset
• Experience
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of project management experience in construction management and/or miscellaneous metals fabrication or similar
• Reading and interpreting show drawing
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, change order management, and other administrative project tasks

Required Skills

• Strong command of project scheduling, cost tracking, and scope control
• Ability to read, interpret, and QA/QC structural, architectural, and miscellaneous metals drawings
• Proficiency Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Work, and Outlook,
• Understanding of AutoCAD and Wrike considered an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Sound commercial judgment to balance schedule, cost, quality, and contractual risk

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of AutoCAD and Wrike considered an asset
• PMP (Project Management Institute) or Gold Seal Certification (Canadian Construction Association) is considered an asset

Pay range and compensation package

• Performance-based annual bonus tied to project profitability and schedule performance or EBITDA
• Extended health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off policy
• Car Allowance for travel

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity & AccommodationWe are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the hiring process, in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Act.

Additional Information

• Working Conditions
• Based in Edmonton, Alberta, with time spent between plant and active construction sites
• Occasional travel within Alberta based on job site location
• Must comply with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation, and Code, including CSA-approved PPE
• Fall Protection (ESC or equivalent Alberta training) required prior to site attendance
• WHMIS 2015 and Alberta OHS Supervisor training required
• Comfortable working at heights, around cranes, and in active fabrication environments