Project Manager 2 - Municipal Water Infrastructure

Graham Contracting, Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Contracting, Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Manager for the Infrastructure Division. You will oversee projects up to $50M revenue, guiding teams of up to 15 staff from estimate through close-out, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

You will build strong client relationships and drive quality outcomes. The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and mentoring junior staff while delivering projects from office to site with a focus on HSEQ standards across diverse

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct project management experience for complex construction projects up to $50M.
• Experience with Municipal Water or Waste Water projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Full Project Lifecycle Delivery: from pre-construction to handover, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget.”
• Manage Financial Performance & Risk: budgets, costs, forecasts, change management, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Risk management

Team mentoring

Client relationship

HSEQ compliance

Education

Technical trade certificate

Engineering degree or technical diploma

Job description

Build What Matters

Requisition ID: 31705

Employment Type: Permanent FT (CAN)

Workplace Type: On-Site

At Graham, one of North America's largest general contractors, we don't just build projects, we connect communities and create pathways for progress. As part of our Infrastructure Division, you'll contribute to transformative work across the region, including roads, highways, bridges, interchanges, light rail transit systems, bus rapid transit systems, and airports.

Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting for a Project Manager supporting the Infrastructure Division. Reporting to the Operations Manager the Project Manager is responsible for providing overall project leadership and management for projects or portfolios with annual revenues of up to $50M. This role oversees all phases of the project lifecycle including planning and start-up, pre-construction, execution, financial management, close-out, and HSE & Quality while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of customer satisfaction. The Project Manager also leads and mentors junior project management staff, managing teams of up to 15 direct reports, and applies strong technical, leadership, and communication skills to successfully deliver projects from estimate through close-out with limited supervision.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

• Lead Full Project Lifecycle Delivery:Provide overall project leadership from pre-construction and planning through execution, close-out, and final handover. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with contractual requirements
• Manage Financial Performance & Risk:Establish, monitor, and control project budgets, costs, forecasts, and schedules throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee change management, including identification, pricing, negotiation, and execution of contract and subcontract changes. Address project risks proactively and implement corrective measures as required
• Deliver Client & Stakeholder Excellence:Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. Lead the client experience to ensure expectations are met or exceeded and identify opportunities for repeat or new business
• Lead Teams & Drive Performance:Build, manage, and mentor project teams, including direct reports of up to 15 staff. Establish roles, performance expectations, and accountability while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• Champion Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ):Take ownership of the Project-Specific Safety Plan and Quality processes throughout all phases of the project. Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and regulatory obligations, while promoting a culture of safety and quality excellence

The Right Tools for the Job

• Education & Credentials:Technical trade certificate with extensive field experience; Engineering Degree or Technical Diploma preferred
• Experience:Minimum of 5 years of direct project management experience required, with senior roles typically requiring 7+ years managing increasingly complex construction projects up to $50M in value
• Skills & Technical Expertise:Experience with Municipal Water or Waste Water projects, strong proficiency in estimating, scheduling, forecasting, contract and risk management, financial controls, and project KPIs

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We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact [e-mail] for accommodation requests.

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.

Information at a Glance

Why Graham?

As proud employee-owners, we believe in sharing our success.Your contributions don't just matter – they create our success.

We offer opportunities to work on diverse projects across Canadaand the U.S. across our Buildings, Infrastructure, Industrial, Waterand Services divisions.

Enjoy competitive benefits, career mobility, and a culture builton commitment, integrity, and reliability.