Construction Project Manager in Edmonton

Core Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning of multi-family residential projects, including detailed schedules, cost plans, phasing strategies, and procurement sequencing aligned with project milestones (e.g., excavation, structure, enclosure, interior completion).
• Develop and manage project budgets, including trade scopes, cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure financial performance targets are met.
• Build, maintain, and actively manage construction schedules, coordinating trades and adjusting sequencing to mitigate delays and maintain critical path.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier agreements, including scope definition, tendering, negotiations, and administration of change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure construction activities meet required quality standards and comply with Alberta building codes, safety regulations, and company QA/QC processes.
• Identify project risks related to design, site conditions, labour, and supply chain; implement mitigation strategies and resolve issues as they arise.
• Act as the primary point of contact for ownership, consultants, and key stakeholders, providing regular reporting on progress, budget status, and schedule performance.
• Maintain thorough and organized project documentation, including drawings, RFIs, submittals, site instructions, change orders, and permit records.
• Coordinate procurement of major building components (e.g., structural systems, envelope, mechanical/electrical packages) to align with construction timelines and cost objectives.
• Lead project close-out, including deficiencies, occupancy readiness, turnover to property management, and post-construction review for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience managing multi-family residential construction projects (wood-frame and/or concrete preferred).
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to coordinate consultants, trades, and internal teams.
• Advanced understanding of construction budgeting, scheduling, and cost control in a multi-phase residential environment.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement, contract negotiation, and change management.
• Solid knowledge of local building codes, safety standards, and inspection processes in Alberta.
• Highly organized with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced construction setting.
• Proficiency with project management software (Procore or similar) is considered an asset.

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits: Dental care, Extended health care, Vision care

Work Location: In person