Project Manager, Development

Cadillac Fairview; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development company in Calgary is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction projects. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, budgets, and stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate has a strong background in residential construction and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits

Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in residential construction or real estate development.
• Leadership in delivering residential projects from planning to completion.
• Experience in negotiating and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall process monitoring for pre-development and construction projects.
• Liaise with internal departments and lead cross-functional teams.
• Approve monthly payment certificates and ensure accurate project accounting.
• Conduct weekly site walks and produce progress reports.
• Participate in the tender process and oversee contractor activities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Leadership in project delivery

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction/Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Primavera

Smartsheets

Procore

Job description

Role Impact

Reporting into the Sr. Project Manager, the Project Manager will take proactive ownership to support and collaborate with the Project Team to monitor, review and advise / recommend on overall process of pre-development and construction projects on a frequent basis, provide technical and management functions throughout the design, pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases of the project. The Project Manager will liaise with other internal departments, outside consultants and contractors and lead cross-functional teams on various aspects of construction projects to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget. Additionally, the Project Manager will arbitrate, negotiate and advise internally and externally including with government agencies; establish new business partnerships and assist with the updating or revision of corporate policies as required in order to protect Cadillac Fairview’s contractual position and ensure finished project meets contracted standards. The Project Manager will be engaged on projects of up to $M in scale.

What you will deliver

• Review consultants’ reports, invoices, project documents, correspondence, development information and leases
• Review and approve monthly payment certificates and liaise with team to ensure accurate accounting of contracts and invoicing.
• Monitor and control project baselines, project milestones and submission of required information
• Schedule activities for completion of projects and works on a day-to-day basis to manage unexpected requests and deadlines
• Maintain strong working relationship with internal and external project stakeholders built on trust and accountability
• Collaborate with the consultants to negotiate credits and / or extras for revised scope of work and to assist with implementing a value engineering process when necessary
• Organize meetings and meet with contractors / consultants to review scope of contract and impact of alternatives in reducing time and costs
• Assist with preparation of pro-forma / budget / schedules
• Assist with the selection of consultants / contractors
• Prepare Monthly Project Status Reports and present to the leadership team
• Actively engaged in oversight of the Contractor and subcontractor activities, deliverables, and commitments
• Ensure all Contractor submissions are thoroughly vetted for accuracy, compliance, cost impacts, schedule impacts and alignment with project scope before approval.
• Participate in the tender process including review of scopes of work, attending qualification meetings, reviewing levelling analysis and letters of recommendation
• Walk the site weekly and produce progress reports and updates to the team and flag any issues, comment on quality and schedule
• Thorough review of change orders to validate qualitatively and quantitatively and reference against contract
• Ensure the smooth delivery and closeout of projects and handover of information from construction manager and consultant to operations
• Shared responsible for maintaining project information up to date, current, and organized in folders and applicable platforms

Support Corporate Internal Audit Processes

• Stay current with community issues and construction and related technologies
• Be familiar with, understand and apply CF policies and procedures, federal, provincial, and municipal legislation and regulations (Health & Safety, Environmental)

What your strengths are

• The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and proficient in structuring and maintaining complex project data
• Tracking processes and seeing tasks through to completion
• Sound financial and business acumen
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; effective at delivering difficult messages with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to deliver strong presentations in a confident and credible manner
• A proactive and positive mindset to achieve results
• Team Player attitude
• The ability to be a Self‑Starter and take initiative while collaborating effectively with project stakeholders
• Effective problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills with the ability to influence others
• Effective prioritization skills with proven success in managing multiple priorities with varying deadlines
• A strong capability for identifying, assessing and managing both risks and opportunities
• Demonstrated capability in being open‑minded and flexible in both thoughts and approach
• An ability to collaborate, consult and build strong relationships within a national organization
• Demonstrated capacity to work under pressure and to embrace change
• Demonstrated leadership in delivering residential projects from early planning through construction completion
• Solid working knowledge of the Building Code and industry‑related technology

What you need to succeed

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction / Project Management or Technical Diploma or Certificate in similar industry disciplines combined with relevant experience
• – years of relevant and progressive experience in residential construction (both field and office), real estate development, architecture, or other engineering disciplines
• LEED and / or PMP accreditation would be an asset
• Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project or Primavera
• AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, Revit, Smartsheets, Asana, Yardi would be an asset

Why you should join us

At Cadillac Fairview we have been transforming communities for over years. We are so much more than our properties. We are building leaders at all levels. We offer the challenge of interesting work, a great organizational culture, the opportunity to collaborate with the best in the business, and support for your growth and development. We reward values‑based behavior and superior results with a competitive rewards package that includes best‑in‑class benefits and pension. Imagine a place where you can make a difference!

At CF our everyday actions and critical business decisions are guided by our CF Values. Achieving results is naturally important for us and we achieve results through behaviours that are consistent with our CF Values.

Are you someone who believes in our values?

• Aim Higher – we strive to exceed expectations
• Own Your Expertise – we empower ourselves and each other
• Collaborate Effectively – we bring the right people together to get the right results
• Engage with Empathy – we objectively consider the needs of others
• Embrace Change – we drive, learn from, and adapt to change

At CF you’ll join a diverse community and award‑winning team where your talent and commitment to excellence are welcomed, valued and respected.

CF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.