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Project Manager, Foundations

Nisku, AB
On-site
Posted Jul 30, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 7+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Project Manager will lead all aspects of project execution from planning through completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource management. They will oversee project teams, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Job details

Our Foundations division is growing, and we’re delivering complex piling, deep foundations, and ground improvement projects across the region. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong foundations and heavy civil construction expertise. In this site-based role, you will lead project execution from planning through completion, overseeing project teams, client relationships, budgets, schedules, and operational performance. Working closely with superintendents, engineers, field personnel, subcontractors, and clients, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. If you’re a results-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to drive the successful delivery of foundations construction projects, this is your opportunity. Come join our team today! Essential Responsibilities: Lead all aspects of project execution, including planning, coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and resource management Manage project financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, change management, and profitability Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules to ensure milestones and client commitments are achieved Provide leadership and direction to project teams, working closely with superintendents, field staff, subcontractors, and consultants Manage client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout project execution Oversee project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, progress reports, and contract correspondence Administer subcontract agreements and supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with project requirements and commercial obligations Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to support successful project outcomes Ensure compliance with company policies, contract requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations Support project start-up, execution, and closeout activities while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence Qualifications: Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline 7+ years of progressive experience managing foundations, piling, ground improvement, or heavy civil construction projects Strong understanding of project controls processes including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, reporting, and contract administration Experience managing project financials, change orders, claims, and client relationships Proficiency with construction management software, Primavera P6, Excel, and document management systems Strong knowledge of foundations construction methods including piling, drilling, shoring, and ground improvement techniques Proven leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships Work Conditions: This is a site based position while leading a project Additional Information The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes. Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America. Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. Employment Equity At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and at least 7 years of experience in foundations or heavy civil construction. Proficiency in construction management software, Primavera P6, and strong financial and contract administration skills are required.