Project Manager (Highway Infrastructure)

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and results-driven Project Manager to join our team based out of either our Calgary Camrose Ponoka or Red Deer offices. This full-time salaried position plays a key role in supporting the future growth and operational success of our highway maintenance contracts.

Were looking for a self-starter with a strong background in highway maintenance construction and/or engineering who brings technical skills business acumen and a solution-oriented mindset.

Mainroad Alberta Contracting manages four long-term highway maintenance contracts (CMAs& 516). These contracts cover over 9200 kilometres of provincial highways and 160 bridges across the counties of Camrose Flagstaff Strathcona Beaver Wainwright Vermilion River Red Deer Lacombe Ponoka and Wetaskiwin. Mainroad Chinook Contracting delivers highway maintenance services on the Calgary South East Stoney Trail (SEST) urban freeway.

As part of the Mainroad Groupan employee-owned company and a recognized leader in innovative safe and reliable infrastructure services across Canadayoull work in a team that values ownership collaboration and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive compensation package including comprehensive health and dental benefits performance-based bonus paid vacation auto allowance RRSP plan and share purchase plan!

The successful candidate shall have the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering Project Management Construction Management or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in highway maintenance civil construction infrastructure and/or engineering.
• Professional designations such as . E.I.T. C.E.T. and/or PMP is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of highway construction and maintenance contracts specifications procurement processes and contract administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of road bridge paving line painting and highway maintenance operations.
• Experience preparing estimates bids tenders and quotations for bridge paving line painting traffic control or related highway infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing projects from inception through completion including bidding planning execution monitoring reporting and closeout.
• Strong knowledge of project controls budgeting job costing change management scheduling and contract management.
• Experience working directly with clients consultants government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Ability to develop client relationships and identify opportunities for operational and business growth.
• Experience leading teams supervising staff and coordinating subcontractors across large geographical areas
• Strong problem-solving analytical negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparation of reports proposals presentations and procedures
• Highly organized self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Experience with Automated Vehicle Location Systems (AVLS) telematics platforms SiteDocs and emerging AI-based tools is an asset.
• Experience managing contractual KPIs quality management and compliance reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint Project) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License with a satisfactory drivers abstract.

This role combines project management estimating client relations operational leadership and continuous improvement responsibilities including but not limited to:

Estimating Bidding & Contract Management

• Prepare accurate cost estimates quotations proposals and tender submissions for bridge paving line painting traffic control and highway maintenance projects.
• Review tender documents specifications drawings and contract requirements to assess project scope and risks.
• Obtain competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors and evaluate proposed solutions.
• Develop project budgets and support pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and profitability.
• Administer contracts negotiate change orders manage project documentation and ensure contractual compliance.

Project Management & Client Relations

• Manage bridge paving line painting highway maintenance and other infrastructure-related projects from inception through completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients consultants government representatives subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop project execution plans schedules budgets resource requirements and performance objectives.
• Monitor project progress costs quality and contract compliance to ensure projects are delivered safely on time and within budget.
• Conduct site inspections and meetings to verify work quality address issues and maintain positive client relationships.
• Identify evaluate and manage project risks while implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Lead operational improvement initiatives focused on efficiency safety cost control quality and customer service.
• Analyze operational financial safety and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with field supervisors contract managers and leadership teams to implement operational enhancements.
• Develop standardize and maintain work processes procedures and best practices.
• Conduct post-project reviews and measure the effectiveness and value of completed initiatives.
• Support training coaching and change management activities to improve organizational performance.

Technology & Innovation

• Support the implementation optimization and integration of operational technologies including AVLS telematics systems digital documentation platforms and AI-enabled solutions.
• Monitor and analyze operational data to improve asset utilization productivity compliance and reporting.
• Research emerging technologies tools and industry trends and recommend practical applications to improve operations and project delivery.
• Champion technology adoption and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

If youre excited to join our team we invite you to apply by submitting your resume through this posting. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mainroad Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome and respect people of all backgrounds identities and perspectives. We are committed to creating a fair and equitable work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.

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