Posted 8 days ago
Project Manager
@ Wales McLelland Construction
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Wales McLelland Construction is hiring a full-time Project Manager for its new Calgary office to lead commercial, institutional and light industrial construction projects. The role covers planning, budgets, schedules, bidding, client relationships and supervising project coordinators. Vehicle allowance, RRSP matching and a performance bonus are offered; candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Responsibilities:
- Lead planning and implementation of assigned construction projects
- Monitor schedule, budget, quality and safety performance
- Manage bidding, tenders and contract negotiations
- Develop budgets, timelines and project reporting
- Supervise, train and mentor project coordinators
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education in construction management or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years as a construction project manager
- Experience managing complex, multiple projects
- Strong planning, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven relationships with subtrades, consultants, clients and executives
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Construction Management |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Home office allowance |
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Wales McLelland Construction
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Serving the market since 1971, Wales McLelland is the leader in commercial and industrial construction. #wmconstruction
Full company description
Wales McLelland Construction has been operating in Vancouver for 50 years with professional expertise in General Contracting, Design-Build, Construction Management, sustainable and LEED™ building, tilt-up construction, and pre-design planning and consulting services. Strong client relationships have been the key to our success, and we believe that it is only through maintaining a high level of concern for all the elements of our business that we can exceed expectations, as well as ensure we honour our commitment to, and reinforce trust with, our valued clients. As a result, we have excelled as a design-build specialist, and have been able to diversify our construction methods and disciplines to better serve our client’s needs. This approach has enabled us to complete projects in a broad range of industrial and commercial building categories, not only in Vancouver, but throughout British Columbia, and across Canada. Wales McLelland is a privately held company with Doug Scott (President), Tony Vigini (Vice President, Development) and Kevin Armon (Vice President, Construction) all as shareholders. Senior personnel include James Sanderson (Chief Financial Officer), Darren Sauer (Director, Development), Ash Kumar (Director, Operations), Christina House (HR Manager), Janis Lawrence (OH&S Manager), Dave Iurman (Chief Estimator), Kyle Scott (General Superintendent) and Nick Wong (Field Manager). Our Senior Management Team collectively has over 100 years of construction experience in the industrial, commercial and residential markets. Internally, we have forty-plus full-time office staff and seventy-plus field staff to support and administer every project and ensure its successful on-time delivery.
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,547
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 83
- Reported office locations
- 6211 Fraserwood Place, Richmond, British Columbia V6W 1J2, CA
- Business categories
- Building Material
- Civil Engineering
- Construction
- Other recorded names
- Wales McLelland Construction
- Specialties
- Commercial Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Construction Management
- LEED Certified Construction
- Design Build
- and General Contracting
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Wales McLelland Construction has been operating in Vancouver for 50 years with professional expertise in General Contracting, Design-Build, Construction Management, sustainable and LEED™ building, tilt-up construction, and pre-design planning and consulting services. Strong client relationships have been the key to our success, and we believe that it is only through maintaining a high level of concern for all the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1971 |
| Specialties | Commercial ConstructionIndustrial ConstructionConstruction ManagementLEED Certified ConstructionDesign Buildand General Contracting |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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ABOUT WALES MCLELLAND
Wales McLelland is an industry leader with over 50 years of experience, specializing in pre-construction, design-build, and construction management for industrial, commercial, and institutional clients. Our expertise in tilt-up and cast-in-place construction has earned us a trusted reputation across Western Canada. Our people, whose dedication and excellence drive our success, are at the heart of everything we do.
We are expanding into Alberta with a new office in Calgary, building on the foundation of several successful projects already completed in the city. As we grow, we’re looking for ambitious individuals who want to make an impact, take initiative, and help shape our future in Alberta. You’ll be joining a collaborative team where your ideas, drive, and growth matter.
At Wales McLelland, we are more than colleagues—we’re a family. Our core values of Safety, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Commitment guide everything we do. If you are ready to grow your career and be part of our next chapter, we invite you to join us.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Project Manager position is responsible for the overall construction and project performance for commercial, institutional, and light industrial projects. This position provides administrative direction and leadership to project teams, and is key in developing and maintaining positive, long-lasting client relationships.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the planning and implementation of assigned projects.
- Monitor and drive overall project performance including schedule, budget, quality and safety.
- Maintain excellent relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, site staff, and internal project teams.
- Review project plans and specifications and comment on the building design, scheduling, possible cost savings measures, and potential construction problems
- Manage the permit and approval phase of the development process.
- Develop and manage budgets and timelines for assigned projects.
- Oversee the bidding process and contract negotiations while adhering to Company policies and exemplifying Company values.
- Prepare and issue project tender packages, including customized scopes of work.
- Review quotations and provide bid analyses and recommendations for approval.
- Ensure all required approvals have been received prior to the construction phase.
- Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities and provide updates to all stakeholders.
- Provide timely and effective project reporting including monthly project status reports, cost forecasting, cash flows, schedule updates, and safety and quality updates and issues
- Provide direction and support to project coordinators that include training, mentoring, coaching, supervising, and assessing performance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management or a related field, equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Project Manager in the construction field, preferably on commercial, institutional, and light industrial construction projects.
- Experience managing complex & multiple projects.
- Experience in developing detailed project plans using project management tools and methodologies.
- Strong planning and execution skills.
- Ability to effectively manage timelines and budgets to ensure delivery of project objectives.
- Superior analytic, problem-solving, and judgment skills.
- Proven track record of developing relationships across multiple levels, in particular, subtrades, consultants, clients, and executives.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive compensation package using salary surveys from the Construction industry
- Performance-based bonus program
- RRSP matching
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Employee referral program
- Vacation and sick time
- Anniversary service recognition
- Vehicle allowance
- Learning and development program
Please note that we can only accept candidates who are eligible to work in Canada.
**No Recruiting Agency phone calls, please**
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