Project Manager, Building Construction

Ledcor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead defence-sector construction projects, develop robust plans, and drive delivery through safe, on-time, and within-budget execution.

You will coordinate with clients, consultants, and subcontractors, manage schedules and project controls, and lead the team to meet critical milestones while upholding Ledcor’s safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of related work experience as a Project Manager delivering construction projects.
• Defence-sector construction project experience is required.
• Experience working with government or institutional clients and/or within highly regulated project environments is preferred.
• Drug & alcohol test completed.
• Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering, or related discipline; PMP or Gold Seal certification is an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, costs, budgets, and current construction practices and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, financial management, procurement, and subcontractor coordination.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership in health, safety, and environmental protection on the project per the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP).
• Creates and/or facilitates the Project Quality Program to ensure work follows approved plans and codes.
• Develops and maintains the construction schedule with the project team to meet milestones.
• Leads project meetings with stakeholders to monitor progress.
• Provides leadership and direction to construction team members to achieve targets and maintain performance.
• Identifies and manages opportunities and risks to support schedule and financial targets and manages forecasts and billings.
• Manages the procurement process, including subcontractor, trade, and supplier negotiations and awards.
• Builds and maintains relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Works closely with stakeholders to understand and manage project-specific requirements and contractual obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

Financial management

Procurement

Communication

Team coordination

Risk management

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction/Engineering

PMP or Gold Seal certification (asset)

Job description

Description

As a Project Manager, you will bring your construction project management experience to support the successful delivery of complex projects. We are looking for a Project Manager with experience working on defence projects who understands the unique requirements and stakeholder environment associated with this type of work.

You will develop and execute project plans and schedules while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements. Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams, you will help drive successful project outcomes from planning through completion.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates leadership in health, safety, and environmental protection on the project. Applies the requirements of the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) to promote overall compliance with Ledcor HS&E standards, applicable OH&S acts, regulations, and codes with all employees and subcontractors on the project.
• Creates and/or facilitates the Project Quality Program to ensure project materials are supplied and work is completed accordingly, and that projects are built according to approved plans, specifications, shop drawings, and applicable building codes.
• Develops and maintains the construction schedule in conjunction with the project team to meet milestones and completion dates.
• Leads project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the project's ongoing progression.
• Provides leadership and direction to construction team members, working collaboratively to achieve project targets and maintain strong project performance.
• Identifies and manages opportunities and risks to support schedule and financial targets, while maintaining, tracking, and reporting all financial aspects of the project, including forecasts and billings.
• Manages the procurement process, including subcontractor, trade, and supplier negotiations and awards.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Works closely with project stakeholders to understand and manage project-specific requirements, processes, and contractual obligations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of related work experience as a Project Manager, with experience delivering construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience working on defence-sector construction projects is required.
• Experience working with government or institutional clients and/or within highly regulated project environments is preferred.
• Successful completion of drug & alcohol test.
• Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline; PMP or Gold Seal certification is an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, costs, budgets, and current construction practices and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, financial management, procurement, and subcontractor coordination.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Work Conditions:

• This role has a combination of field and office work, and you should be comfortable working in both environments.
• Travel to project sites may be required.

Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.