Project Manager - Retail Construction

Turner & Townsend • Calgary, AB

48d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves managing all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation through to close-out, for retail construction projects. The Project Manager will act as a proactive leader skilled in project delivery, responsible for managing scope, timelines, and budget. This includes cross-functional collaboration, ensuring technical compliance, stakeholder management, and measuring project value. The position can report out of either the Calgary or Edmonton office.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing complex end-to-end projects, with proven ability to manage project scope, timelines, and budgets in project or construction management.
• Substantial experience working in an Owner's Representative capacity is essential.
• Leadership ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects while achieving strategic objectives and value.
• Strong expertise in project facilitation, documentation management, and stakeholder communication.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, building systems, and CCDC contract frameworks.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Degree or diploma in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with project management and IWMS tools is an asset.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet, Jira and G Suite would be an asset.
• Professional designations (P.Eng, CET, Architectural Technologist, PMP) are considered strong assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day project delivery from design and procurement through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Conduct site reviews to ensure quality, design compliance, safety, and schedule performance.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and direct‑to‑client vendors, enforcing obligations under CCDC contracts and MSAs.
• Support budget development, cost tracking, progress draw reviews, and change management.
• Coordinate tendering, bid evaluations, and contract recommendations.
• Perform constructability and technical reviews to identify risks and improve project outcomes.
• Oversee project documentation: RFIs, change orders, site instructions, deficiency lists, as‑builts, O&M manuals, and closeout packages.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and governance.

Benefits

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• Vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree