Project Manager @ Chandos
placeCalgary, Alberta, Canada
attach_money $120,000
businessOn Site
scheduleFull-time
Posted 14 hours ago
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******* @chandos.com
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Job Details
About Chandos
We are Chandos – a 100% employee owned, B Corp certified national technical builder in North America. Our values of inclusion, collaboration, innovation and courage drive us to create places where people live, work, learn, serve, and play. We pride ourselves on continuous improvement, building community and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
Job Description
As a Project Manager at Chandos, you will own your projects from start to finish. You will lead teams, manage resources and ensure that each project is delivered on time, on budget, and meets the highest standards of quality and safety. You will also build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
What You’ll Do
- Lead projects through planning, procurement, execution, and close-out phases.
- Champion Chandos systems including Production System, Project Execution Plan, Quality Management, and Health & Safety.
- Support estimating, tender processes and manage procurement activities.
- Develop and track project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
- Oversee subcontractor coordination, RFIs, invoices, change orders and documentation.
- Ensure quality standards and safe work practices on site.
- Establish strong client relationships as the main point of contact.
- Lead, coach and support project teams while fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Monitor progress, identify risks and implement contingency plans.
- Conduct project reviews to capture lessons learned for future improvement.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience managing commercial or institutional construction projects.
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in engineering, construction management, or related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, budgets, scheduling, and cost control.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to think critically, solve problems and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset with focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Flexibility to travel to project sites when necessary.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive, employer-paid benefits including health, dental, vision, and employee assistance program plus Health Spending Account.
- RRSP matching and educational assistance for career development.
- Annual salary reviews, recognition programs, leadership conferences, and company-wide engagement opportunities.
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Construction
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Procurement
- Contract Management
- Leadership
- Risk Management
- Quality Assurance
- Safety
How to Get Hired at Chandos
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight project management and construction achievements.
- Research Chandos culture: Understand their employee-owned, B Corp values.
- Emphasize safety and quality: Detail relevant experience in your application.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Showcase leadership and client relationship skills.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review construction management software.
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Practice project scheduling and budgeting.
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Study procurement and contract management.
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Familiarize with Chandos systems and safety protocols.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a challenging project experience.
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Explain team leadership examples.
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Discuss handling conflicts effectively.
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Share successful client management stories.
Frequently Asked Questions
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