Project Manager

PCL Construction

Project Manager providing expertise on medium construction projects at PCL Industrial Management Inc. Ensuring quality, budget, and schedule compliance in Edmonton, Alberta.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, project safety management, and construction project oversight, ensuring compliance with design, budget, and quality standards. Proficient in risk management and stakeholder communication to drive project success.

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Contract AdministrationProject Safety ManagementRisk ManagementConstruction Industry KnowledgeProject Management Software

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementBudget ManagementQuality Management PracticesHealth, Safety, and Environment PrinciplesBuilding CodesConstruction SpecificationsValue EngineeringTime ManagementNegotiation SkillsStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteProject Management SoftwareScheduling Software

Industry Keywords

Construction LawBuilding MaterialsConstruction MethodsSafety CultureQuality Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides overall contract administration, technical expertise, and support to a medium size construction project.
Develops and implements the project safety plan and leads by example for health and safety practices and procedures.
Ensures the project is constructed as per design, budget, resources, quality, and schedule.
Understands client drivers and offers value engineering proposals for functionality, cost, and schedule benefit.
Manages project performance and providing performance status reports for safety, cost forecast, and schedule.
Negotiates and issues subcontracts, major purchase orders and progress payments and monitors their progress and schedule.
Understands, communicates, and enforces the contract and contract documents.
Develops and coordinates overall project closeout.
Identifies and manages risk and opportunities on construction projects.
If applicable, for design build project deliveries:
Monitors progress of the design, including compliance issues, quality, general coordination, constructability, and timing of deliverables.
Assists the project team lead obtain a comprehensive design-management and design-quality plan and conduct periodic quality audits to ensure compliance.
Keeps all parties informed of potential opportunities and challenges and manages stakeholders’ expectations through appropriate forms of communication.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
8–10 years of progressive construction experience with leadership and mentoring preferred.
Demonstrated experience implementing a strong safety culture by application of health, safety, and environment principles and legislation.
In-depth knowledge of construction industry including building materials, construction specifications, methods and procedures, construction law and building codes, and safety and quality management practices.
Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills including the ability to manage project budgets and schedules.
Ability to identify and manage risk and opportunities on construction projects.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, project management and scheduling software, with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
Health and lifestyle spending account options
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions