Senior Project Manager (12-months)

AMA - Alberta Motor Association•Edmonton, AB

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is a 12-month opportunity with the possibility of extension. As a Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of construction, renovation, and facility upgrade projects — shaping business cases, developing scopes, managing resources, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule alignment from concept to commissioning. The ideal candidate is a seasoned construction or facilities Project Manager who knows how to deliver capital projects safely, on budget, and to specification. They should have hands-on experience managing contractors, coordinating with architects and engineers, navigating permitting, and resolving site issues quickly and professionally. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills are essential.

Requirements

At least 5 years leading construction, renovation, capital improvement, or facility development projects.
8+ years of experience in project management.
Strong knowledge of construction contracts (stipulated sum, designbuild, CM, costplus).
Experience with construction tendering, RFP/RFQ processes, construction administration, and progress payment validation.
Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil drawings.
Experience with construction project controls: cost tracking, earned value, scheduling, risk assessments, change management.
Familiarity with building codes, OHS requirements, inspections, and quality assurance.
Post-secondary education in a related field.
Exceptional communication with senior stakeholders.
Strength in planning, analysis, problem-solving, delivery, and communication.
Understand OHS requirements, site controls, hazard assessments, and contractor safety coordination.
Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contracts with confidence.
Experience managing contractors, coordinating with architects and engineers, navigating permitting, and resolving site issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience in interior design or retail design environments.
Ability to collaborate with designers on space planning, finishes, millwork, and customer experience–driven layouts.
PMP or construction-related designation.
Understanding of agile/lean still applicable if adapted to construction.

Responsibilities

Manage time, cost, resources, and quality of projects.
Lead the end-to-end delivery of construction, renovation, and facility upgrade projects.
Shape business cases and develop project scopes.
Manage resources to ensure safety, quality, and schedule alignment.
Prepare project plans, project schedules, risk mitigation, and status reporting within project management methodologies.
Analyze project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations, and appropriate process.
Work with Business Leaders and stakeholders to deliver complex multi-stream projects.
Work collaboratively across project/delivery teams and external parties.
Participate in cross-functional teams during design, proposal development, implementation, and review.
Conduct analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
Escalate issues early to maintain schedule and scope.
Increase overall effectiveness, efficiency, and profitability through operational improvements.
Lead construction project planning, including site assessments, feasibility evaluation, scope definition, and design coordination.
Manage contractors, consultants, trades, vendors, and inspectors, ensuring all work follows drawings, specifications, and building codes.
Track and control construction budgets, cash flow, contingencies, procurement, and change orders.
Conduct routine site visits, progress reviews, deficiency inspections, and status reporting.
Drive resolution of field issues, schedule risks, material delays, and interdependencies across multiple workstreams.
Ensure projects meet AMA construction standards and quality expectations from kickoff to occupancy.