Project Manager, Design & Construction

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$49–$65 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: College diploma
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable

Job summary

Manage renovation, space-planning, new-build, capital, lifecycle, and special projects through all stages of design and construction. Lead project teams and stakeholder engagement, develop designs and specifications, oversee safety and compliance, and coordinate with building operations and facility planners.

Job details

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. As a Project Manager, Design & Construction, you will be responsible for managing projects of renovation, space planning and new build, including operational projects, delivery of capital projects, lifecycle and special projects. You will also be responsible for managing complex design and construction projects, managing project tasks, preparing and making presentations to contacts, engaging with the public and acting as the key point of contact through all stages of consultation, design and construction. Primary duties include: Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects throughout the entire project lifecycle. Create proposals, including schematic designs and strategic plans based on requirements, utilizing necessary physical and digital tools and computer programs. Develop drawing sets and specifications, ensuring compliance with building codes, accessibility design standards and sustainable design guidelines to achieve or maintain LEED certification. Lead internal and external resources assigned to the projects. Monitor job site safety and security and conduct hazard assessments. Lead kickoff and project meetings. Liaise with building operations, building services and facility planners to plan long-term and short-term projects, mitigating gaps in infrastructure services. Assist in defining project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility and providing cost estimations for proposed projects. Qualifications A completed diploma and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience as a project manager; OR A degree and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset. Success in this position requires emotional intelligence; creating and sustaining safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces; promoting supportive, balanced and professional accountability; building and maintaining relationships; developing self and others; striving for results. Pre-employment Requirements An enhanced security clearance will be conducted. Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Education obtained from out of country must have or be able to obtain, an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for confirmation of equivalent credentials. Position and Pay Information Business Unit: Calgary Police Services Union: CUPE Local 38 Position Type: 1 Permanent Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $48.54 - 64.88 per hour Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week. Days of work: This position works a 5 day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle. Location: 5111 47 Street N.E. Audience: Internal/External Apply By: October 28, 2026 Job ID: 315489

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a completed diploma and at least five years of relevant project management experience, or a degree and at least three years of relevant experience. PMP certification is an asset; successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications and undergo enhanced security clearance.