Project Manager - Municipal Water Infrastructure

Graham; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham is seeking a Project Manager in its Infrastructure Division to lead complex construction initiatives up to $50M in annual revenue. You will oversee planning, execution, financial management, and HSE & quality, while mentoring up to 15 staff and coordinating with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in line with contract requirements across Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of direct project management experience.
• Experience delivering projects up to $50M in value.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle from pre-construction to handover.
• Manage budgets, costs, forecasts and schedules.
• Oversee change management and contract/subcontract changes.
• Build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead and develop project teams (up to 15).
• Champion HSEQ and quality management.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Budget management

Risk management

Scheduling

Forecasting

Contract management

Financial controls

Team leadership

Client relations

Education

Engineering degree

Technical Diploma

Trade certificate

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.

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity.

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.

• 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:

Experience with Municipal Water or Waste Water projects, strong proficiency in estimating, scheduling, forecasting, contract and risk management, financial controls, and project KPIs

Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move.

At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.

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.

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.