Project Manager, Heavy Civil

Ledcor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead large-scale construction projects. In this pivotal role, you will guide a dynamic team, ensuring projects are executed smoothly, safely, and within budget. Your leadership and innovative problem-solving skills will be essential in driving project success while collaborating with various stakeholders. Join a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and enjoy a competitive rewards package that supports your well-being. If you are passionate about construction and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years in multi-discipline construction projects required.
• Strong knowledge of construction documents and practices essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project performance and manage risks effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Professional Engineering or Technology designation

Journeyperson certification

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager with extensive experience in large construction projects to lead our dynamic team. As the Project Manager, you’ll step into a leadership role where you'll guide and inspire project staff while serving as the main point of contact for our valued clients. You’ll oversee the seamless execution of daily operations, ensuring that every project runs smoothly, safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Your problem-solving expertise and innovative mindset will be key as you develop and implement strategic plans to overcome challenges and drive project success.

This is a future opportunity. If you think you would be a great fit, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our True Blue team! Your application will be reviewed by our Recruiter. If you’re chosen for further consideration, our team will contact you.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates leadership in health, safety and environmental protection on the project.
2. Provides strong leadership to construction team members, capitalizing on individual and group strengths to ensure project targets are achieved.
3. Accountable for the construction schedule in conjunction with project team to meet milestones and completion dates.
4. Leads project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the project’s ongoing progression.
5. Identifies and manages opportunities and risks to achieve the best possible outcome for schedule and financial targets.
6. Monitors project performance through regular reviews of functional schedules, project productivities and budget KPI’s.
7. Manages all risks and changes associated with the project contractual agreement.
8. Maintains, tracks, and reports all financial aspects of project including forecasts and billings.
9. Management of work processes and procedures relating to associated process improvements, training and personnel.

Qualifications:

1. 10 + years of relevant work experience in multi-discipline construction projects.
2. Professional Engineering, Technology designation and/or Journeyperson certification is an asset.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, current construction practices and methodology.
4. Strong negotiation/management skills.
5. Knowledge of financial aspects of project management including estimating, budgeting, cost controls, and reporting.
6. Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, understand and interpret stakeholder needs, and identify solutions to non-routine queries using both verbal and writing skills.
7. Capable of anticipating constructability issues in moderate to complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and schedule.
8. A track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating, coaching and consensus-building.
9. Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Work Conditions:

• Site based position.

Additional Information:

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

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.