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Senior Project Manager - Major Projects
Bird Construction
Senior Project Manager overseeing $200M+ commercial/institutional construction projects
4d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building Information Modeling (BIM/VDC)
Civil Infrastructure Services
Fabrication
Future Energy
Industrial Maintenance
Mass Timber
Modular & Offsite Solutions
Pre-Construction / Early Contractor Involvement
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Institutional
Retail
Multi-tenant Residential
Industrial
Mining
Water and Wastewater
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
rfi review
schedule management
cost allocation
reporting
shop drawings
client meetings
- Review all RFIs and change order requests prior to submission to client and owner representative.
- Lead biweekly meetings with the client or owners representative, with detailed minutes, full review of outstanding RFIs, change order requests, conflicts and risk register.
- Allocate work and provide direction to the appointed Project Coordinators in the administration of the contract as it relates to: customer relations; RFIs, scope of works, extra works orders, issue logs, NCRs (Quality), deficiencies, administrative distribution, commissioning, as built documentation and close out documents.
- Assist in bid processes if, and when, required.
- Responsible for all financial requirements of the project, including revenue forecasting, billing and approval of payments.
- Prepare all scope of works for subcontracts and direct reports.
- Ensure all commercial terms are followed at all times as to the requirements of the project, head contract and legal obligations.
- Hold and lead financial start up meetings with internal SO parties to ensure cost code allocation is understood and correct.
- Update schedule weekly and ensure Superintendent look aheads are aligned with Master schedule.
- Lead handover meeting of newly assigned project(s) with Tender / Estimating group.
- Administer and ensure adherence to all applicable labour agreements and labour standards.
- Ensure all works meet, and or, exceed federal, provincials and municipal laws and standards and that Site operation are following the requirements of the Inspection and Test Plan and Quality control procedures.
- Review shop drawings and submission requirements prior to submissions.
- Prepare monthly external and internal reports as per project procedures manual and requirements of the contract.
- Act as lead in proposal responses to the Client with the support of Marketing and other team members.
- Ensure compliance with all Environment regulations and policies.
- Ensure compliance with all Occupational Health & Safety Acts / Construction Safety Act regulations applicable to the Province in which the project is being executed.
- Complete project schedule with input from Project Superintendent and subcontractors using either MS Project or Primavera P6, ensuring critical path logic and sub critical path logic is in place. Gain acceptance and approval from both Client and Subcontractors.
- Establish and complete specific project management plans incorporating Safety, Quality and Environmental plans.
- Provide breakdown of initial cost code allocation for review and acceptance of internal team.
- Ensure all insurances, licenses, bonds, LoC and certificates are in place and renewed when required.
- Mentor and inform all direct reports of processes and procedures.
- Ensure project completion plan is in place 12 months prior to project completion.
- Ensure all team members have read and understood project objectives, including project specifications / agreements and head contract requirements.
- Carry out all project management activities as laid out in the Project Delivery Framework.
- Ensure total completion of project, contractually and financially.
- Establish and monitor construction work schedules including “look ahead” schedules.
- Responsible for completion of any deficiencies and issues related to warranty period.
- Ensure all document control requirements are up to date and detailed to create the records of events.
- Hold and lead subcontract award meetings and ensure the contracts and scope are aligned with project goals and head contract requirements.
- Ensure all contracts and subcontracts are issued in accordance with the schedule.
What you bring
primavera p6
sap
bluebeam
plangrid
degree
leadership
- Experience in gaining major bids with joint venture partners, with proven management of successful infrastructure and construction bids
- Evidence of exceptional leadership skills and ability to influence, mentor and coach
- Experience with all contract types: Construction Management, Design Bid Build, Hard Bid
- Ability to work long hours per day in sometimes poor weather conditions
- Post-secondary education, such as a degree or diploma in a related field, and/or relevant combination of experience
- Superior written and verbal communication skills at multiple levels: client/owner representative, construction site
- Deep expertise and a proven track record with respect to the continuous improvement project delivery services and value added constructability processes and practice
- Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges
- Proven ability in ensuring successful completion of projects, their profitability, and for retaining owners as continuing clients of the company
- Proven track record of successful commercial or institutional project management of major building construction projects in excess of $200+ million
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment
- Ability to use stairs, ladders, scaffold and climb over rough terrain
- 10+ years’ leadership experience in a construction company
- Ability to use MS Word, Excel and Outlook, MS Project, Primavera P6, SAP, Electronic Document Management System, Bluebeam, Plangrid
- Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, presentation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to inspire trust in difficult situations by instilling confidence and engaging people on matters that affect them
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Overview
Since 1920
Founding Year
Established its presence in Canada as a coast-to-coast builder.
+70 Years
Publicly Traded
Maintained a strong financial presence on public markets.
2021
Acquisition
Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of Dagmar.
2024
Acquisition
Further diversified operations by acquiring Jacob Bros.
- Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog.
- Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services.
- Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication.
- Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery.
- Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings.
- With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.
- We bring life to vision
- Creating great things with you
- We put safety first
- A healthy and safe work environment is non‑negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
- We are stronger together
- Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
- We lead with honesty
- We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
- We are driven to do great work
- We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
- We create opportunity
- Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
First Zero Carbon Retrofit
North America's First
Completed the first Zero Carbon Certification for a building retrofit (Humber College Building NX), setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects.
First Net-Zero Plant
Protein Processing Facility
Design-build of North America’s first net-zero plant protein processing facility, scheduled to be operational in 2024.
First Net-Zero Ethylene Site
World's First
Secured contract to build the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site under Dow’s Path2Zero Program.
- Committed to transitioning to a net zero carbon economy via high energy-efficient, zero carbon buildings using onsite or procured carbon-free renewable energy.
- Delivering deep energy retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in existing buildings through mechanical, electrical, and energy modeling solutions.
- Mass timber leader in North America: leveraging sustainable forestry and wood-based materials to capture carbon and offset CO2e over lifecycle.
- Founding member of Canada Green Building Council with ~200 LEED-certified or targeting projects.
- Partnered on complex building systems meeting LEED, Green Globes, Passive House, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards.
- Operational emissions reduction through 'Work Green': implementing sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon operational technologies and processes.
- 'Build Green': minimizing resource waste, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency across material, equipment, system selection.
$3,000
Indigenous Scholarship
An annual scholarship provided to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals.
3×$1,500
Indigenous Student Support
Three annual scholarships of $1,500 each provided to Indigenous students.
- National Indigenous Engagement Policy: proactive employment of Indigenous workforce representative of project communities.
- Policy pillars: respectful relationships; proactive Indigenous employment; increasing business opportunities for Indigenous partners; investment in cultural awareness, skills and business capacity programs.
- Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for all employees.
- Silver Certification in PAIR (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) program.
- Scholarship programs: Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship; Bird Heavy Civil Indigenous Scholarship; Bird/Paul & Gerri Charette Fund; UNB scholarship prioritizing Indigenous female engineering students.
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