Senior Project Manager - ICI

Senior Project Manager – Major Building Construction

Location: Edmonton, AB
Compensation: base salary, profit sharing, 6% RRSP match, strong benefits, 4 weeks’ vacation + Christmas closure

A major Canadian general contractor is looking to add a Senior Project Manager to its Edmonton team for a large-scale institutional building project valued at $100M+.

This is a senior delivery role for someone who has already managed complex building construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The successful candidate will bring strong commercial judgment, owner-facing confidence, and the ability to lead internal teams, consultants, subcontractors, and site leadership through the full project lifecycle.

This is not an owner-side, developer-side, civil-only, or industrial-only role. The key requirement is clear: you must have project management experience with a general contractor on major building construction projects.

The Opportunity

You will take a leadership role on a high-profile institutional project in Edmonton, working with an established construction team and a strong project delivery framework behind you.

This role is well-suited to a Senior Project Manager who enjoys being close to the work: managing schedule, budget, client communication, subcontractor performance, change management, project reporting, and the overall commercial success of a major build.

You will be responsible for driving the project forward while supporting a team that may include Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, consultants, and trade partners.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will lead the delivery of a major building project, including:

• Managing the project from preconstruction through construction, closeout, and warranty

• Leading client, consultant, and subcontractor communication

• Overseeing budget, forecasting, billing, change management, and project profitability

• Working closely with the Superintendent to manage schedule, critical path, and look-aheads

• Reviewing RFIs, change orders, subcontracts, scopes of work, and project documentation

• Leading project meetings and maintaining clear reporting on risks, schedule, cost, and quality

• Mentoring and supporting project staff

• Ensuring safety, quality, environmental, and contractual requirements are met

What We’re Looking For

The main requirement is experience delivering building projects for a general contractor.

Strong candidates will bring:

• Senior Project Manager or experienced Project Manager background with a general contractor

• Proven experience on commercial, institutional, civic, healthcare, education, recreation, or other major building projects

• Experience managing large, complex projects, ideally in the $100M+ range

• Strong understanding of contracts, subcontracts, project financials, scheduling, RFIs, change orders, and closeout

• Ability to work with owners, consultants, trades, superintendents, and internal leadership

• Confidence leading meetings, managing risk, and making decisions in a fast-paced project environment

• Familiarity with tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Procore/Plangrid, SAP, or similar platforms is an asset

Compensation & Benefits

The package includes:

• Base salary

• Profit sharing program

• 6% RRSP matching

• 4 weeks’ vacation

• Additional Christmas closure week

• Full benefits

• Free parking

• Health/wellness spending support

• Strong dental and prescription coverage

Who This Is Best For

This is a strong fit for someone who has built their career with general contractors and wants to play a senior role on a major Edmonton building project.

You may currently be a Senior Project Manager, Project Manager ready for a larger mandate, or a major-project construction leader looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected national contractor.

If your background is in general contracting and building construction, we would be interested in speaking with you.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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