Project Manager – Architecture

The Walter Fedy Partnership; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walter Fedy Partnership in Calgary is seeking a Project Manager to lead and deliver multi-disciplinary projects. You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution, while managing client relationships and essential invoicing and contracts.

You will guide senior team members, participate in business development, and ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and budget targets within a dynamic design and construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or College Diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Applied Science, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project management or related roles.
• PMP Designation or other related licenses/designations are considered an asset.
• Proficiency in contract preparation and project invoicing processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to devise new approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders.
• Experience in business development activities is desirable.
• Previous supervision and management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply mature project deliverables knowledge in planning, coordination, and execution of difficult and responsible tasks.
• Assume full project management responsibility for moderately complex, multi-disciplinary projects of medium risk to the firm.
• Modify established guidelines and apply criteria in innovative ways.
• Investigate and solve unusual problems by devising new approaches.
• Serve as the prime consultant/client-facing role and maintain client contacts.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with clients, colleagues, and outside agencies.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly invoicing in accordance with milestones and agreements.
• Participate in business development activities and identify new project opportunities.
• Assist with staff supervision and support from senior team members.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Budgeting

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Role At a Glance

The Project Manager is the first level of full project management responsibility, applying mature project deliverables knowledge in planning, coordination, and execution of difficult and responsible tasks.This prime consultant/client-facing role involves managing moderately complex, multi-disciplinary projects of medium risk to the firm.Responsibilities include contract preparation, monthly invoicing, problem-solving, relationship management, participation in business development activities, and supervision of supporting personnel.

What you will do

Project Management

• Apply mature project deliverables knowledge in planning, coordination, and execution of difficult and responsible tasks.
• Assume full project management responsibility for moderately complex, multi-disciplinary projects of medium risk to the firm.
• Modify established guidelines, devisenew approaches, and apply existing criteria in innovative ways.
• Investigate, advise, and solve unusual problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in novel ways.

Client Interaction

• Serve as the prime consultant/client-facing role,establishingand maintaining client contacts toseekor provide technical information related to the immediate project.
• Develop andmaintaineffective working relationships with clients, colleagues, and outside agencies to discuss design problems, explain design features and specifications, and manage other project control criteria.

Financial and Administrative

• Prepare accurateandtimelymonthly invoicingin accordance withproject milestones and financial agreements.
• Seek advice and act on preparing contracts, ensuring compliance with company standards and client requirements.
• Be responsible for cost control of reporting personnel, with support from Project Coordinators or Junior Project Managers.
• Participate in the development of guidelines andinitiateinvestigations by others to improve project processes and outcomes.

Business Development

• Actively participatein business development activities, contributing to proposals andidentifyingnew project opportunities.
• Develop a thorough understanding of client needs and project requirements to support business development initiatives

Leadership and Organizational Development

• Complete WF PM orientation training in its entirety, continuing to develop project management skills through training and practical application.
• Make recommendations concerning staffselection, training, rating, and discipline.
• Assign and outline work, advise on technical problems, and review wor for technical accuracy and adequacy.
• Assistwith various tasks andprojects asassigned by supervisors or senior team members to support the overall success of the team and companyobjectives.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to ourcompanyvalues of quality, client focus, teamwork, sustainability, and community, integrating these principles into daily work practices and interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degreeor College Diplomain Engineering, Architecture,Applied Science,Construction Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project management or related roles, preferably overseeing multi-disciplinary projects.
• PMP Designation or other related licenses/designations are considered an asset.
• Proficiencyin contract preparation and project invoicing processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to devisenew approachesand draw conclusions from comparative situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop andmaintainclient relationships.
• Experience in business development activities is desirable
• Previousexperience in staff supervision and management preferred.

Life atWalterFedy

As a national, innovative, multi-discipline design and construction collective, our ambition goes beyond great design – we are here to enhance the world around us. We need a team of agile, ambitious, and big-picture thinkers who share our drive to harness our collective talents to do something bigger.

Our team is made up of the industry's best. We share a common commitment to questioning the ordinary, infusing everything we do with creativity, and challenging our industry to redefine what’s possible.

WalterFedy strives to create a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring practice and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship, status, age, sex, gender identity/expression, marital or domestic partnership status, or disability.

Should you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail] or call 519-576-2150.

Thank you for your interest inWalterFedy!