Project Manager - Real Estate

Turner & Townsend • Edmonton, AB

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Manager to serve as the Owners Representative Construction Manager for secondment on ATB Financials' major construction programme. In this role, you will be seconded into a dynamic real estate and facilities environment, reporting to the Senior Manager, Construction. You will play a critical, hands-on role in the successful delivery of capital projects—ranging from renovations and refreshes to new builds—ensuring they are executed with technical excellence, safety, and fiscal discipline. This position is central to bringing physical spaces to life. You will lead construction delivery across the full lifecycle—from pre-construction planning and tendering through to deficiencies, commissioning, and turnover—working closely with Project Delivery and Design teams to ensure alignment with governance, stakeholder expectations, and overall program objectives. Leveraging Turner & Townsend’s global expertise and best practices, you will provide strong technical leadership, oversee contractors and vendors, and uphold rigorous standards in quality, safety, and financial management to deliver high-performing, future-ready environments.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of project management experience in construction, real estate, or facilities management.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Experience acting as a client representative is a strong asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project); experience with Smartsheet, Jira, or similar tools is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and navigate ambiguity with confidence.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex projects end-to-end, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee all phases of project execution including design, procurement, construction, handover, and close-out.
• Develop and manage project documentation, including scopes of work, budgets, schedules, risk registers, and quality plans.
• Conduct site visits, monitor progress, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Provide regular project updates, status reports, and forward-looking insights to stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with business goals.
• Measure and report on project value realization, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Conduct change impact assessments to support smooth transitions and minimize disruption.
• Support workplace transformation initiatives that enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
• Manage procurement processes including tendering, bid analysis, and contract awards.
• Administer contracts with vendors and contractors, ensuring compliance and performance.
• Lead project handover and close-out activities, including financial reconciliation and lessons learned.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to junior team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Contribute to process improvement and knowledge sharing across the team.

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
• Comprehensive package of Vacation days, flex days and sick days.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level