Primary Purpose of Position:

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team and lead a major decommissioning project based in Yellowknife, NT. This is a two year contract and an exciting opportunity to be part of a significant, long-term initiative that offers both career growth and job stability in a unique northern environment.

This position will be dedicated full-time to this project and based on-site on a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotation schedule, with accommodations, travel, and meals fully covered. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project, from planning and execution to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and financial performance targets are achieved. This role requires a strong, hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic site conditions and can effectively manage teams, subcontractors, and project documentation while maintaining close collaboration with the client and internal stakeholders.

Priestly’s hiring philosophy is based on culture, collaboration and then skills. Here is what we look for:

Culture

PDI is founded on key values that drive what we do for our clients and for each other. At the core, we understand the value of people, and we encourage a culture of safety, hard work, quality, and teamwork supported by a solid family foundation.

Our core values are extremely important to us. Are they aligned with yours?

• Safety - We believe in protecting generations. We recognize the impact of our actions and take responsibility for protecting our people, communities, and the environment.
• Family - We believe we’re stronger together. We are a family who builds communities on a firm foundation of trust and respect.
• Integrity - We believe in doing what’s right. We build long-term partnerships through integrity, generosity, and the highest accountability to each other and our clients.
• Innovation - We believe demolition drives progress. We create opportunities by challenging ourselves and intentionally pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Collaboration

This means being people smart and championing being a team player. We encourage teamwork and respect, help develop individual strengths, and recognize the contribution our people make to our success. We are always seeking better and more innovative ways to renew communities by clearing the way for new development, and by playing the role of environmental stewards.

Job Duties

• Lead the on-site delivery of a large-scale decommissioning project from start to finish, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget

• Oversee daily site operations, working closely with Superintendents, Foremen, and other team members to maintain project momentum and productivity

• Develop detailed project budgets, resource plans, and schedules to meet defined milestones

• Ensure all work aligns with contract documents, scope, and regulatory requirements

• Provide clear direction and support to the Project Coordinator and other team members for efficient execution of administrative and documentation tasks

• Attend and lead regular on-site meetings for planning, progression, and close-out

• Collaborate with the Health & Safety department to develop and enforce safety and quality control programs

• Maintain compliance with all regional (provincial/territorial) and project-specific regulations

• Manage subcontractors, including scope definition, performance tracking, and invoice approvals

• Prepare and maintain accurate cost forecasts, budgets, and progress reports throughout the project lifecycle

• Review daily and weekly production data using B2W Track to ensure accurate reporting

• Complete monthly progress billings and maintain financial tracking

• Monitor key performance metrics and identify areas requiring corrective action

• Prepare weekly operating reports and provide updates to the Senior Project Leader

• Serve as the primary on-site contact for the client, ensuring effective communication and maintaining a strong working relationship

• Participate in all start-up, progress, and close-out meetings with clients and internal stakeholders

• Negotiate and manage project changes, scope adjustments, and documentation

• Coordinate resource requirements with field leadership and proactively address potential issues impacting schedule or cost

• Represent the company professionally in all interactions with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies

• Position Requirements

  Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline

  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience in construction, demolition, or industrial projects, with at least 3 years of direct on-site leadership is considered an asset.

  • Experience managing a single large-scale project from mobilization to completion is strongly preferred

  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary field teams in remote or rotational work environments

  • Strong understanding of decommissioning and demolition practices, environmental regulations, and site logistics

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, field-based setting

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

  • Experience with construction software

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate project risks

  • Willingness and ability to work a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotation in Yellowknife for the duration of the project

  Work Conditions

  • Rotation schedule: 2 weeks on-site, 2 weeks off

  • Accommodations, travel, and meals provided

  • On-site work environment with exposure to active construction and demolition activities

  • Frequent collaboration with field staff, subcontractors, and clients

  • Overtime may be required to meet project milestones

  • Manual dexterity required; frequent sitting, standing, and walking

• Equal Opportunity Employer

  Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline

  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience in construction, demolition, or industrial projects, with at least 3 years of direct on-site leadership is considered an asset.

  • Experience managing a single large-scale project from mobilization to completion is strongly preferred

  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary field teams in remote or rotational work environments

  • Strong understanding of decommissioning and demolition practices, environmental regulations, and site logistics

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, field-based setting

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

  • Experience with construction software

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate project risks

  • Willingness and ability to work a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotation in Yellowknife for the duration of the project

  Work Conditions

  • Rotation schedule: 2 weeks on-site, 2 weeks off

  • Accommodations, travel, and meals provided

  • On-site work environment with exposure to active construction and demolition activities

  • Frequent collaboration with field staff, subcontractors, and clients

  • Overtime may be required to meet project milestones

  • Manual dexterity required; frequent sitting, standing, and walking