Project Manager/Senior Project Manager - Real Estate

Turner & Townsend; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits for you and

Health spending account

RRSP with company matching

Annual learning and development budget

Professional membership or license fee

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Manager to serve as the Owners Representative Construction Manager for ATB Financial’s major construction programme in Canada. You will lead construction delivery across the full lifecycle—from pre-construction planning and tendering through to deficiencies, commissioning, and turnover—while ensuring governance alignment and fiscal discipline.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Construction and work in a dynamic real estate and facilities

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of project management experience in construction, real estate, or facilities management.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Experience acting as a client representative is a strong asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with Smartsheet, Jira, or similar tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex projects end-to-end, aligning scope, schedule and budget.
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, handover and close-out phases.
• Develop and manage scopes of work, budgets, schedules, risk registers and quality plans.
• Conduct site visits, monitor progress and ensure quality standards.
• Serve as primary client contact and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Support change management and workplace transformation initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Client representation

Communication

Leadership

Risk assessment

MS Office

Team collaboration

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

Smartsheet

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Who are you?

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Manager to serve as the Owners Representative Construction Manager for secondment on ATB Financials' major construction programme.

In this role, you will be seconded into a dynamic real estate and facilities environment, reporting to the Senior Manager, Construction. You will play a critical, hands-on role in the successful delivery of capital projects—ranging from renovations and refreshes to new builds—ensuring they are executed with technical excellence, safety, and fiscal discipline.

This position is central to bringing physical spaces to life. You will lead construction delivery across the full lifecycle—from pre-construction planning and tendering through to deficiencies, commissioning, and turnover—working closely with Project Delivery and Design teams to ensure alignment with governance, stakeholder expectations, and overall program objectives.

Leveraging Turner & Townsend’s global expertise and best practices, you will provide strong technical leadership, oversee contractors and vendors, and uphold rigorous standards in quality, safety, and financial management to deliver high-performing, future-ready environments.

Job Description

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage complex projects end-to-end, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee all phases of project execution including design, procurement, construction, handover, and close-out.
• Develop and manage project documentation, including scopes of work, budgets, schedules, risk registers, and quality plans.
• Conduct site visits, monitor progress, and ensure quality standards are met.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Provide regular project updates, status reports, and forward-looking insights to stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with business goals.

Strategic Value & Change Management

• Measure and report on project value realization, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Conduct change impact assessments to support smooth transitions and minimize disruption.
• Support workplace transformation initiatives that enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

Procurement & Contract Administration

• Manage procurement processes including tendering, bid analysis, and contract awards.
• Administer contracts with vendors and contractors, ensuring compliance and performance.
• Lead project handover and close-out activities, including financial reconciliation and lessons learned.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to junior team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Contribute to process improvement and knowledge sharing across the team.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of project management experience in construction, real estate, or facilities management.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Experience acting as a client representative is a strong asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project); experience with Smartsheet, Jira, or similar tools is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and navigate ambiguity with confidence.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• Comprehensive package of Vacation days, flex days and sick days.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

At Turner & Townsend, we wholeheartedly adopt diversity. This dedication extends to our team, clients, and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any other legally protected grounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Turner & Townsend is dedicated to encouraging a safe, healthy, and accessible environment. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/