Senior Project Manager - CALGARY, CANADA

If you’ve been looking to start a new life in Canada and launch your construction career to new levels with one of Canada’s top employers, then this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

CS International are proud to be partnering with this principal contractor who are one of North America’s most collaborative and innovative commercial builders who are 100% employee owned. The majority of their work is delivered using collaborative delivery models and in addition to their strength in Construction Management, they are the Canadian leader in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Their approach is born out of the simple desire to help others and their process goes beyond design and construction bringing value to the communities they serve.

Established in 1980, their turnover for 2024 was C$750m (£403m) and they employ over 700 people. The business is wholly employee owned and shares in the success. They offer a well-rounded employer-paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of project management, including, but not limited to, the management of:

• Integration of systems
• Procurement
• Scope
• Schedule
• Cost
• Quality
• Human resources
• Communications
• Risk
• Stakeholders

The Project Manager works closely with the project team and stakeholders and maintains an excellent relationship with subcontractors and clients. Responsibilities include:

• Manage project activities throughout the life cycle of the project, including the allocation of adequate resources, scheduling, documentation, and budgets
• Achieve the project budget and complete accurate monthly forecasts
• 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
• Manage internal and/or external contractors or trades

Qualifications:

• Eight or more years of experience in commercial construction
• Five or more years of direct work experience in construction project management
• Frequent travel to local site and off-site locations as required
• Lean Construction understanding, education is an asset
• Strong mentorship and coaching skills
• High level of self-awareness, entrepreneurial mindset and established personal values
• Understanding of corporate finance and governance

The salary range on offer for this role will be C$145-$157,000 (£78k-£85k) + Bonuses + Share options + Benefits + Relocation Allowance/Assistance. To qualify for this fantastic opportunity, the successful candidate must have previous experience of delivering £10-£30m projects from start to finish, can demonstrate consistent employment and meet the visa requirements to be able to live and work in Canada – assistance and costs of visas will be met by the company and full advice and guidance will be offered.

This campaign is just getting underway, and interviews will be held in the UK/virtually, and even in Canada, so if you’re ready to start a new life and career in Canada and be part of something meaningful and make a real difference, then get in touch.