Manager, Project Initiation & Planning

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Manager Project Initiation & Planning to join our Facilities Design & Development (FDD) team on a permanent basis.

This position is a hybrid opportunity and can based in FCLs home office in Saskatoon or in our Winnipeg Regina Calgary or Edmonton Zone offices.

Were seeking a dynamic leader to provide strategic oversite of the initiation and planning phase of our diverse capital project portfolio. As the leader of the planning team you are responsible for early-stage project development including initial site and building investigations scope of work definition conceptual design development cost estimating and scheduling. You must be able to navigate shifting priorities strict timelines and evolving business needs on multiple concurrent projects ensuring precise control of scope schedule and cost accuracy.

What youll do:

• Ensure completion of all necessary site investigations such as geotechnical and environmental studies topographical surveys building condition assessments building code assessments and utility availability. Use findings to develop project execution strategies.
• Confirm property use or development limitations including setbacks encumbrances easements highway and/or roadway requirements.
• Direct the development of conceptual drawings including site plans floor plans elevations and merchandising layouts ensuring alignment with FCL design standards and facility planning guidelines. Coordinate stakeholder reviews and secure preliminary regulatory approvals as required.
• Establish the project schedule aligning milestones with key deliverables of FDDs Work Breakdown Structure.
• Prepare capital budgets to support gated RFE approval process. Monitor budget as projects progress. Recommend cost-effective scope solutions that address budget constraints while maintaining quality design standards and business objectives.
• Provide recommendations on appropriate contract methodologies for consultants and contractors.
• Identify long-lead items to ensure timely procurement and delivery of owner-supplied equipment and materials.
• Complete comprehensive handover packages from the planning team to the construction team.
• Assign internal resources to complete project work as required.
• Oversee the performance management and development of assigned team members including Project Administrators Project Coordinators Project Manager I and Drafting Technologists.
• Annual travel up to 25% may be required.

Who youll work with:
The Team: You will work closely with FCL stakeholders external suppliers contractors engineering consultants and local retailers. Additionally you will have a compliment of Project Manager(s) Project Coordinator(s) Project Administrator(s) and/or Drafting Technologist(s) reporting to into you and you will report into the Senior Manager Design & Construction.

Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops deliver successful projects to their communities and member owners by providing collaborative leadership subject matter expertise and innovative solutions through planning design and construction of their facilities.

Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Project Management & Business Analysis and:

• Have 8 years of relevant progressively responsible experience. Preference for construction or project management experience with team leader and performance management responsibilities.
• Have a Bachelors degree (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Have a strong understanding of all stages of a commercial construction project life cycle. Experience in estimating and scheduling is an asset.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is considered an asset

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries short-term incentives a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer visit.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process we invite you to submit your requests to us via All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you we invite you to apply byMarch 30 2026.

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive you may be required to complete a background check and a substance test in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. Were working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.