SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – CONSTRUCTION (CPM) Evans

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans in Calgary, AB seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead on-site delivery of commercial projects globally, focusing on margin and on-time completion. You will manage schedules, budgets, trades, and interface with stakeholders across multiple markets.

The role requires a post-secondary degree in Construction Science, Architecture, or related field, with at least 5 years of PM experience in commercial construction, and willingness to travel. Office-based with some travel.

Qualifications

• Solid working knowledge of construction management and on-site project management.
• Ability to interpret design/construction documentation and drawings.
• Proficient with MS Project and MS Office.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial construction PM experience.

Responsibilities

• On-site general contract management, including installation activities.
• Develop and manage project budgets and scope changes.
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Evaluate and vet all subcontractors bidding on projects.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, engineers, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare project schedules- ensuring milestones are clearly defined, tracked and communicated to all stakeholders.

Skills

Construction management

Stakeholder coordination

Budgeting

Scheduling

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Post-secondary degree in Construction Science/Architecture

5+ years PM experience

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

The Senior Construction Project Manager (CPM) plays a ‘hands-on’ role as the primary point of contact for commercial projects globally. This position is responsible for executing projects, developing project schedules and budgets, managing trades and ensuring successful, on-time and on-budget (margin-focused) project completion within their scope. The CPM will interface with internal and external stakeholders including- Regional Sales Managers (RSM), trades, subcontractors, architects, engineers, technicians, designers, and suppliers across approximately a dozen different vertical markets.

Key Responsibilities

• On-site general contract management, including installation activities
• Develop and manage project budgets and scope changes
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines
• Evaluate and vet all subcontractors bidding on projects
• Support Regional Sales Managers (RSM) in providing cost estimates and product information for customer proposals
• Inspect and review project sites to monitor and ensure compliance with building and safety codes, and other applicable regulations
• Interpret and communicate plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, engineers, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Prepare project schedules- ensuring milestones are clearly defined, tracked and communicated to all stakeholders
• Identify and manage changes or issues that may impact project timelines, budgets, or deliverables
• Prepare detailed scope documents and proposals outlining project objectives, scope of work budgets, and schedules

Other Duties Include

• Offer value engineering recommendations.
• Maintain timely and consistent communication with both internal and external customers
• Identify and engage qualified local subcontractors for defined scopes of work

Qualifications

• Solid working knowledge of Construction Management, and on-site project management
• Ability to interpret design and construction documentation and drawings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

Education/Experience

• Post-secondary degree in Construction Science, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent and extensive constructive management experience will also be considered
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management for commercial construction projects or equivalent

Competencies Required

• Strong technical aptitude as related to the trades
• Knowledge of site-specific requirements including training, safety, testing, screening, union regulations, permits and inspections
• Proven project Management and organizational skills

Personal Attributes

• Willingness to travel
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and managed
• Detail oriented
• Able to communicate succinctly and clearly
• Effective problem solving skills
• Timely, respects rigid schedules and deadlines, strives to meet deadlines, takes responsibility/accountability for missed schedules.

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel globally without restrictions
• Must be capable of performing the physical demands of the role as needed

Working Environment / Location

• Primarily office-based, with extended periods of sitting and computer use
• Calgary, AB based position.

Evans is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our mission is to ensure that our workforce is both diverse and inclusive

We seek employees from a diverse talent group, if you are a member of a minority population, we encourage you to apply at Evans!