Project Manager - Buildings

Colas Canada Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in transportation infrastructure as a Project Manager for the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT. Oversee construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while managing budgets and schedules. Your leadership will help redefine the community's transportation landscape.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in large public infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

• Ensure construction complies with the Project Agreement and safety regulations.
• Direct planning and construction activities.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and update the Commercial Team.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in a construction-related field

Job description

Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure—materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.

Mission

Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT—a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come. We are looking for a Project Manager with buildings experience to join our team! The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the buildings related to construction activities. They should have a technical understanding of the scope being managed and the responsibility to ensure all work is completed within budget and on schedule.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the construction complies with the Project Agreement, including safety, environment, quality, performance, and lifecycle considerations such as the Project’s ECO Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and all applicable legislation.
• Obtain all necessary permits before work begins.
• Direct planning and construction of the associated work, including design and procurement interfaces.
• Ensure construction aligns with the design; manage design changes with approval from the Engineer of Record and City’s acceptance.
• Collaborate with Superintendents, Construction Field Coordinators, and Subcontractors to ensure work scope is completed as per schedule and budget.
• Supervise activities of construction superintendents and coordinators assigned to the work scope.
• Maintain and update project information regularly, especially related to schedule forecasts and actuals.
• Coordinate with the Procurement Team for tendering and awarding subcontracted services and supplies related to construction.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and update the Commercial Team for timely invoicing to the City.
• Interface with Design, Procurement, and Construction teams.
• Prepare documentation such as VRFQ packages, financial reports, schedule change proposals, and ensure timely submission and closure of ITPs, NCRs, and As-builts.
• Assist in resolving project issues as they arise, communicating relevant information promptly to the Segment Manager (e.g., scheduling conflicts, design discrepancies, workmanship issues).

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in a construction-related field or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in large, complex, heavy public infrastructure projects, preferably with LRT construction knowledge.
• Experience in contract management is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license; a clean driving record is preferred.
• Ability to navigate construction sites, including stairs, ladders, and uneven terrain, and work outdoors in various weather conditions in Edmonton.

Skills, Competencies, Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
• Excellent leadership and teamwork abilities, capable of collaborating in complex environments.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for conveying design concepts and mentoring staff.

DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US

At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We live by our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We welcome all individuals who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity, or expression.