Senior Project Manager (Municipal Infrastructure)

Chandos Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits program including health, and

employee assistance program

Job summary

Chandos Construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead critical infrastructure projects across water, wastewater, bridges, and more, delivering safe, reliable services to the communities we serve.

You will manage all phases, control budgets and schedules, coordinate with clients and designers, and drive project delivery with a hands-on leadership style. This role requires collaboration, accountability, and the ability to travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in commercial or water/wastewater or bridge projects.
• 5+ years in a lead project management role with a mid-size to large general contractor.
• Degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage critical infrastructure projects across all phases of the life cycle.
• Maintain accountability for project budget, costs, timelines and complete accurate monthly forecasts.
• Take responsibility for project delivery, financial management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Act as primary liaison with clients, designers, site superintendents, subtrades and other stakeholders.
• Organize project teams into suitable workgroups and guide deliverables to specification.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture and grow your career while leading essential infrastructure projects.

Skills

Leadership

Collaborative

Strong communicator

Self-starter

Willingness to travel

Education

Post-secondary degree in engineering/construction management

Job description

Company Description

We are Chandos. We exist to build a better world.

Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all that we do.

We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested - literally - it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

Job Description

Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure (Water, Wastewater, Bridges, etc.)

Ready to make a lasting impact through critical infrastructure? Join us as a Senior Project Manager and take the lead on projects that deliver safe, reliable services to the communities we serve.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and manage critical infrastructure projects across all phases of the life cycle


• Maintain accountability for the project budget, costs, timelines and complete accurate monthly forecasts;


• Take immediate responsibility for project delivery, financial management, and stakeholder coordination.


• Act as primary liaison with clients, designers, site superintendents, subtrades and other project stakeholders


• Organize project teams into suitable workgroups and guide the teams through their efforts to produce deliverables according to specification


• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture, with opportunities to grow your career while leading essential infrastructure projects that shape communities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in commercial or water/wastewater or bridge projects


• 5+ years of progressive experience in a lead project management role with a mid-size to large general contractor.


• Post-secondary degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline (a combination of education and experience will be considered).


• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide project teams through a hands-on approach from start to finish.


• Collaborative, strong communicator, confident, and driven to be a self-starter who thrives in a team-focused environment.


• Flexibility to travel to project sites as required.

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!


• Competitive wages


• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program


• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security


• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education


• Recognition and annual salary reviews program


• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate


• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position.

AI Disclosure Statement

Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants, although we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription and AI tools may be integrated or embedded in third-party platforms and software. Some of Chandos' external staffing partners may use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.

Compensation Transparency

Expected salary band for this role is (depending on experience): $140,000 - $173,000. This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we’ll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.

The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience.