Project Manager, Building Construction

You are an experienced Project Manager with 5+ years of experience managing new-build light industrial construction projects. In this role, you will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. You will develop and implement project execution plans, manage project budgets and schedules, coordinate project stakeholders, and support field operations to achieve project objectives.

You will lead project teams, proactively manage project risks and opportunities, and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. Your leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence will support the successful execution of new-build light industrial facilities and contribute to the organization's continued growth and success.

Apply today to join our growing Building Construction team in Edmonton, AB.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of new-build light industrial construction projects from pre-construction through project closeout
• Promote and support the company's safety culture, ensuring project compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements, regulations, and company standards
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, ensuring key milestones are achieved and proactively addressing potential delays and risks
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, change management, and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets
• Coordinate and manage subcontractor and supplier procurement activities, including scope development, tendering, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards
• Lead contract administration activities, including the review, negotiation, and execution of contracts, subcontracts, and change orders
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, municipal authorities, and project stakeholders to facilitate project approvals, issue resolution, and successful project execution
• Establish and maintain project controls, including cost tracking systems, reporting procedures, document management, and project administration processes
• Manage project risks through proactive identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and resolution strategies
• Support field operations teams by ensuring project resources, materials, equipment, and information are available to achieve project objectives
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle
• Support and promote the company's core values of safety, quality, integrity, sustainability, and operational excellence

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience as a Project Manager
• Experience managing new-build light industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or similar commercial construction projects
• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from pre-construction planning through construction and project closeout
• Strong understanding of construction documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, contracts, and modern construction practices
• Proven experience managing project budgets, forecasting, cost controls, and financial reporting
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract administration, subcontract management, procurement, and change management processes
• Strong understanding of construction safety programs, OH&S legislation, and environmental regulations
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites as required
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

Working Conditions

• Site-based position in Edmonton

Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.  

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.