Project Manager Earthworks and Environmental

Project Manager Earthworks and Environmental

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, safety-conscious Project Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of earthworks and underground utility projects from kickoff through closeout — coordinating across clients, trades, engineers, and regulators while keeping schedules, budgets, and teams aligned. This role is well suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings both strong project management skills and a hands-on leadership style.

OUR VALUES

• Help first — We show up for each other and foster a culture of genuine teamwork.
• Hungry — We seek out challenges, take initiative, and push for continuous improvement.
• Willing to learn — We invest in growth because developing our people benefits everyone.
• Committed — We take pride in our work and hold ourselves to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and launch projects, including coordination with building departments, regulatory bodies, engineers, architects, and other consultants
• Manage project closeout, ensuring full completion and resolution of any outstanding construction or client issues
• Create, manage, and maintain project schedules including look-ahead schedules
• Liaise with clients, subtrades, and suppliers for scheduling, coordination, and pricing
• Review job costs and assist with evaluating and negotiating subtrade pricing
• Identify and investigate potential high-risk situations and provide solutions in the best interest of the project and company
• Ensure all team members understand project objectives, specifications, and head contract requirements
• Develop and implement cost-saving methods
• Lead handover meetings for newly assigned projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience with earthworks and underground utilities
• Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of an organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Flexibility to work extended hours and occasional weekends as required
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience acquiring City of Calgary permits and indemnifications (asset)
• Experience with temporary shutdowns and public notifications (asset)
• Familiarity with Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, and Vista Viewpoint (asset)

We thank all candidates for their interest. Due to application volume, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Earthworks
• Environmental Projects
• Underground Utilities
• Client Coordination
• Schedule Management
• Budget Management
• Team Leadership
• Risk Assessment
• Permit Acquisition