Project Manager – Infrastructure Graham

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, is seeking a Project Manager to support their Infrastructure Division. This role is critical for leading projects valued up to $50M, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a background in project management, extensive field experience, and strong leadership skills in mentoring teams. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of direct project management experience required.
• Senior roles typically require 7+ years managing increasingly complex construction projects.
• Strong technical proficiency in required areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project leadership from pre-construction to final handover.
• Establish and monitor project budgets, costs, forecasts, and schedules.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor project teams of up to 15 staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality processes throughout the project.

Skills

Estimating

Scheduling

Forecasting

Contract management

Risk management

Financial controls

Project KPIs

Education

Technical trade certificate or Engineering Degree

Job description

Build What Matters

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just build projects, we connect communities and create pathways for progress. As part of our Infrastructure Division, you’ll contribute to transformative work across the region, including roads, highways, bridges, interchanges, light rail transit systems, bus rapid transit systems, and airports.

Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity. Apply today and help us build what matters.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting for a Project Manager supporting the Infrastructure Division. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for providing overall project leadership and management for projects or portfolios with annual revenues of up to $50M. This role oversees all phases of the project lifecycle including planning and start‑up, pre‑construction, execution, financial management, close‑out, and HSE & Quality while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of customer satisfaction. The Project Manager also leads and mentors junior project management staff, managing teams of up to 15 direct reports, and applies strong technical, leadership, and communication skills to successfully deliver projects from estimate through close‑out with limited supervision.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

• Lead Full Project Lifecycle Delivery: Provide overall project leadership from pre‑construction and planning through execution, close‑out, and final handover. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with contractual requirements.
• Manage Financial Performance & Risk: Establish, monitor, and control project budgets, costs, forecasts, and schedules throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee change management, including identification, pricing, negotiation, and execution of contract and subcontract changes. Address project risks proactively and implement corrective measures as required.
• Deliver Client & Stakeholder Excellence: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. Lead the client experience to ensure expectations are met or exceeded and identify opportunities for repeat or new business.
• Lead Teams & Drive Performance: Build, manage, and mentor project teams, including direct reports of up to 15 staff. Establish roles, performance expectations, and accountability while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Champion Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ): Take ownership of the Project‑Specific Safety Plan and Quality processes throughout all phases of the project. Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and regulatory obligations, while promoting a culture of safety and quality excellence.

The Right Tools for the Job

• Education & Credentials: Technical trade certificate with extensive field experience; Engineering Degree or Technical Diploma preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of direct project management experience required, with senior roles typically requiring 7+ years managing increasingly complex construction projects up to $50M in value.
• Skills & Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in estimating, scheduling, forecasting, contract and risk management, financial controls, and project KPIs.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact [e-mail] for accommodation requests.