Project Manager- Roadbuilding

Ledcor Highways; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Group of Companies seeks a Project Manager to join the Highway Construction team in Leduc, Alberta. The role will be office-based with regular travel to project sites during the summer season, offering a path to grow in road building and project management.

The position involves coordinating cost reporting, schedules, safety, and subcontractors, while supporting estimating activities and change management across projects in Alberta.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 0-5 years of relevant experience in construction, project coordination, project management, or estimating
• Road building, highway, infrastructure, or bridge construction experience is an asset
• Understanding of project controls, subcontractor management, scheduling, cost management, and reporting
• Experience with Primavera P6, InEight, SharePoint, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel is considered an asset
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
• Comfortable driving a company truck and travelling on active construction sites
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with a satisfactory driver's abstract
• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost reporting, forecasting, and financial performance
• Coordinate safety requirements, subcontractors, project meetings, agreements, and site activities
• Manage project schedules, progress tracking, quantities, productivity, and reporting
• Support change management, project documentation, and risk identification
• Coordinate surveying activities and support cost coding, invoicing, accruals, and forecasting
• Support estimating activities during the off-season, including a minimum one-year assignment in an estimating role

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Education

Civil Engineering or related discipline

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

InEight

SharePoint

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ledcor is seeking a Project Manager to join our Highway Construction team in Leduc, Alberta. This primarily office-based role includes regular travel to project sites during the summer construction season and is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their career in road building and project management. Join Ledcor's road building team in Alberta and help deliver safe, successful highway and infrastructure projects.

Work Conditions:

Location: Leduc, Alberta
Schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off
Travel: Travel will be required during the summer construction season
Relocation: No relocation package provided
Vehicle: Company vehicle provided for required project travel

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project cost reporting, forecasting, and financial performance
• Coordinate safety requirements, subcontractors, project meetings, agreements, and site activities
• Manage project schedules, progress tracking, quantities, productivity, and reporting
• Support change management, project documentation, and risk identification
• Coordinate surveying activities and support cost coding, invoicing, accruals, and forecasting
• Support estimating activities during the off-season, including a minimum one-year assignment in an estimating role

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management , or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 0-5 years of relevant experience in construction, project coordination, project management, or estimating
• Road building, highway, infrastructure, or bridge construction experience is considered an asset
• Understanding of project controls, subcontractor management, scheduling, cost management, and reporting
• Experience with Primavera P6, InEight, SharePoint, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel is considered an asset
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
• Comfortable driving a company truck and travelling on active construction sites
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with a satisfactory driver's abstract
• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements

Why Join Us?

This role provides hands-on exposure to both project management and estimating , giving you the opportunity to develop a well-rounded understanding of road construction from pre-construction through project delivery. You'll work closely with field and project teams while building the technical and commercial skills needed to progress your career in heavy civil construction.

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 .