Senior Construction Manager

Select People Solutions is searching for a Senior Construction Manager to join our client's team in the commercial construction sector. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing complex construction projects from pre-construction through completion while ensuring projects meet expectations for quality, schedule, safety, and financial performance. The successful candidate will bring extensive commercial construction experience, strong business acumen, and the leadership skills to guide project teams, strengthen client relationships, and drive successful project delivery.

What's in it for You?

Senior leadership opportunity with influence across multiple construction projects

Opportunity to lead complex and high-value commercial builds

Collaborative environment with experienced construction professionals

Opportunity to contribute to operational improvements and continued company growth

Compensation &

Hours:

Compensation will be competitive and based on experience

Monday through Friday, with additional hours as project requirements dictate

Position Summary:

Provide senior-level oversight of commercial construction projects from pre-construction and planning through completion and closeout

Lead, mentor, and support Project Managers, Site Superintendents, Coordinators, and other project personnel to ensure successful project execution

Oversee project budgets, schedules, forecasting, procurement, change management, and overall financial performance

Collaborate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve challenges, manage relationships, and maintain project momentum

Review project documentation, construction requirements, and potential risks while ensuring quality, safety, contractual, and regulatory standards are met

Work closely with senior leadership on estimating, resource planning, process improvements, and operational strategies that support continued growth and project success

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 years of progressive construction experience, with significant experience managing commercial construction projects

Proven experience leading complex projects and providing oversight across multiple active construction sites or project teams

Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, sequencing, contracts, drawings, specifications, estimating, and project controls

Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, change orders, forecasting, procurement, and financial performance

Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring Project Managers, Superintendents, and other construction professionals

Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced construction environment

Strong working knowledge of construction management systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office

Valid Driver's Licence, clean driving abstract, and ability to travel to project sites as required

Bonus Points For:

Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline

PMP designation, or other relevant construction/project management credentials

Experience with design-build commercial construction

Experience contributing to pre-construction, estimating, and business development activities

Established knowledge of the Southern Alberta commercial construction market

Right People. Right Seat.

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