Senior Project Manager – Residential High-Rise – Calgary Partner Staffing

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PMI-SAC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of complex high-rise residential construction projects in Western Canada. The role focuses on coordinating pre-construction through final turnover, with accountability for scope, schedule, and budget.

You will mentor teams, manage risk, and build stakeholder trust, reporting to a Project Director. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive PM experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in construction project management.
• Led high-rise residential or similarly complex projects.
• Proven leadership and team management skills in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with developers, architects, consultants.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, codes and quality control.
• Experience with Procore, SharePoint or equivalent CM software.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project planning and execution from pre-construction to turnover.
• Drive budget development and proactive cost control with pre-construction teams.
• Represent the project in high-level meetings with owners, consultants, and architects.
• Issue Letters of Intent and oversee procurement strategy.
• Manage on-site construction activities aligning to timelines, safety and quality.
• Coordinate and supervise project documentation and change processes.
• Mentor and lead project team members to foster accountability and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team management

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Procore

SharePoint

Construction management software

Job description

Requirements

• Lead overall project planning and execution from pre-construction to final handover, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and financial targets.
• Drive budget development and management in collaboration with pre-construction teams, ensuring accurate forecasting and proactive cost control.
• Represent the project in high-level meetings with owners, consultants, and architectural teams, supporting contract negotiations and building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Issue Letters of Intent to trade partners and oversee procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with internal processes and alignment with project objectives.
• Manage on-site construction activities, ensuring adherence to timelines, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate and supervise project documentation including drawings, RFIs, change orders, site instructions, and consultant reviews, ensuring accurate and timely tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and lead project team members, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary education in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in construction project management, with demonstrated success in leading high‑rise residential or similarly complex projects.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and lead cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, including experience liaising with developers, architects, consultants, and municipal authorities.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, construction processes, codes, and quality control practices.
• Proficiency in construction management software, such as Procore, SharePoint, or equivalent platforms.
• Meticulous attention to detail in managing documentation, contracts, and change processes.
• We’re looking for someone who combines strong organizational skills with leadership potential, excels at communication, and thrives in a collaborative yet fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Partner Staffing is the trusted recruitment partner for critical, high-impact, and time-sensitive hires across Western Canada. We work with forward-thinking clients who understand that exceptional people are key to exceptional results. On behalf of our client, Partner Staffing is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex high-rise residential construction projects.

This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will oversee project execution from pre-construction through final turnover, driving results through strong planning, coordination, and team leadership. Reporting to a Project Director, you will be empowered with the authority and resources to successfully execute project objectives while managing risk, building stakeholder trust, and fostering a culture of excellence on-site.

We are seeking a leader who is not only operationally strong but also strategic — someone who takes full ownership of their projects, anticipates challenges, and drives solutions that result in successful project delivery.