Senior Project Manager - Buildings

Graham; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham is seeking a Project Manager in Winnipeg to lead the full lifecycle of building projects across our Buildings division. You will drive preconstruction, planning, execution, and closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence while delivering high client satisfaction.

You will mentor junior staff, manage risks, and coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve project goals and continuous improvement across projects in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years direct project management experience in construction.
• Experience delivering complex projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Strong leadership and communication skills across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle from preconstruction through handover and closeout.
• Manage budgets, costs, forecasts and schedules; oversee contract and subcontract changes.
• Develop and maintain client, consultant, and supplier relationships for project success.
• Lead and mentor project teams, setting roles, expectations and accountability.
• Champion HSEQ: oversee safety plans and quality processes across all phases.

Skills

Estimating

Scheduling

Forecasting

Contract management

Risk management

Financial controls

Project KPIs

Education

Technical trade certificate with field experience

Engineering Degree or Technical Diploma preferred

Job description

Build What Matters

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just construct buildings, we create spaces that shape lives and strengthen communities. As part of our Buildings division, you will contribute to meaningful projects across the region, from hospitals and schools to entertainment venues and multi-family residences.

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.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting for a Project Manager supporting the Building Division. Reporting to Senior Operations Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for providing overall project leadership and management for projects.

This role oversees all phases of the project lifecycle including planning and startup, preconstruction, execution, financial management, closeout, 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 and applies strong technical, leadership, and communication skills to successfully deliver projects from estimate through closeout with limited supervision.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

• Lead Full Project Lifecycle Delivery: Provide overall project leadership from preconstruction and planning through execution, closeout, 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 ProjectSpecific 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.
• Skills & Technical Expertise: 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.

As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg supports the hiring of skilled professionals across Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, and Services projects nationwide.