Role overview

Senior Project Manager – Commercial & Institutional Construction

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Salary: $120,000 to $150,000 + Benefits

Position Summary:

We’re sourcing out an experienced Senior Project Manager for commercial and institutional construction projects.

This position holds overall responsibility for project planning, financial performance, execution, and closeout. You’ll lead project teams, coordinate site operations, manage client and consultant relationships, and maintain firm control over schedule, budget, risk, safety, and quality.

The successful candidate will bring at least ten years of project management experience and a proven record of delivering complex projects for a general contractor with budgets at the $20M range.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead commercial and institutional projects from preconstruction and mobilization through execution, turnover, and closeout
Develop and manage detailed project schedules aligned with contractual milestones and delivery requirements
Coordinate project teams, field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and regulatory authorities
Monitor construction progress and implement recovery plans when schedule, cost, or operational issues arise
Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and cost-control systems
Monitor project profitability and identify opportunities to improve financial performance
Manage procurement, subcontractor commitments, invoicing, change orders, and cost recovery
Review project financials and provide accurate performance reporting to senior leadership
Serve as the primary contact for clients, consultants, and other key stakeholders
Provide clear reporting on schedule, budget, risk, procurement, safety, and project status
Manage client expectations and resolve commercial, technical, and operational issues
Lead project kick-offs, coordination meetings, progress reviews, and closeout meetings
Ensure contracts, RFIs, submittals, reports, and other project records remain accurate and current
Maintain compliance with contractual obligations, procurement procedures, company standards, and project delivery processes
Work with site leadership to enforce safety plans and address hazards or compliance concerns
Ensure construction meets approved drawings, specifications, codes, regulations, and quality requirements
Participate in safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations when required
Conduct project turnover reviews and capture lessons learned to improve future performance

Qualifications & Experience:

10+ years of construction project management experience with a general contractor
Proven experience managing commercial or institutional projects valued at $20 million or more
Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, procurement, cost control, scheduling, and project delivery
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and subcontractor performance
Experience coordinating clients, consultants, site teams, trade contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities
Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, AutoDesk.

Key Competencies:

Strong project leadership and decision-making abilities
Commercially disciplined with firm control over cost, contracts, and risk
Excellent client and stakeholder management skills
Clear and direct communication across field, office, and executive teams
Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities
Calm, accountable, and solutions-focused under pressure
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and contractual performance

If you’re a Senior Construction Project Manager with experience delivering commercial or institutional projects above $20 million then let's connect.

levi.maximick@skylinerl.com