Construction Program Manager

Edmonton - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Why Work Here

Employees at ATCO are offered endless variety. We are entrepreneurial with a large degree of autonomy and freedom experiencing new situations and learning opportunities every day. Internal advancement is commonplace and we are always supported in our career journey. We believe in creating a workplace where you can thrive professionally while contributing to something greater and serving our communities.

About the Role:

ATCOs Real Estate and Facility Solutions (REFS) team is hiring a Construction Program Manager to lead one of our most visible workplace transformations: the multi-year multi-million-dollar relocation of our head office in downtown Edmonton.

Youll guide ATCOs transition from ATCO Centre ( Street) to ATCO Place Edmonton (10303 Jasper Avenue) in 2028serving as the owners representative and bringing strategy design procurement permitting construction FF&E and readiness into one coordinated program.

Leading external consultants contractors and vendors youll own delivery performancebudget schedule risk stakeholder alignment (including regulated entities) and safe high-quality execution. Reporting to the Director Real Estate & Facility Services youll protect the owners interests from early decisions through closeout and occupancy.

What You Get to Do:

Own the end-to-end program planscope schedule budget resourcing and delivery governance
Translate ATCOs workplace strategy into clear objectives standards and measurable outcomes
Act as the owners representative from concept through closeout commissioning and occupancy
Lead procurement and contract strategyRFPs awards negotiations change orders and claims
Direct architects engineers consultants contractors and vendors to keep delivery aligned and moving
Provide disciplined financial stewardshipestimates forecasting expenditure tracking and value engineering
Champion safety and quality on siteset expectations monitor performance and close gaps quickly
Keep schedule and risk tightmilestones long-lead items and mitigations that protect the critical path
Be the hub for stakeholdersclear updates fast issue resolution and strong change management
Lead governancesteering committees decision briefs and Executive/Board materials and recommendations

What You Bring:

Post-secondary education in Architecture Engineering Construction Management or a relevant trade
15 years delivering large complex commercial/institutional capital projects (including >$70M programs)
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
Professional Engineer () designation is an asset
Strong capability with project controls and delivery tools (scheduling reporting document control; CAD exposure is an asset)
Experience as an owners representative in a regulated environment including governance and regulatory filings/disclosures
Proven delivery of enterprise workplace relocations and/or major office developments
Ability to travel up to 20% (including occasional international travel)
Deep knowledge of delivery models (Design-Build CM Lump Sum) and how to choose and manage them
Strength in construction contracts change control claims mitigation and leading multiple consultants/contractors
Strong working knowledge of Alberta codes permitting and safety requirements
Strong financial acumen: capital budgeting forecasting and cost control
Executive-ready communicationclear briefs decisive issue escalation and stakeholder alignment
Comfort operating independently in complex high-ambiguity environments

What We Offer:

A culture based on caring integrity agility collaboration and striving for excellence
Competitive compensation
Flex benefits
Tuition assistance program
Training and mentorship programs
Charitable donation matching

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

ATCO delivers inspired solutions for a better world. We are a diversified global corporation with investments in the essential services of Structures & Logistics Utilities Energy Infrastructure Retail Energy Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. Learn more about how we build communities energize industries and deliver customer-focused solutions like no other company in the world at . ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Visit our website for more information.

In the spirit of reconciliation we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our ATCO operations and facilities are located. We honour and respect the diverse history languages ceremonies and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.

Required Experience:

Manager

DescriptionWhy Work HereEmployees at ATCO are offered endless variety. We are entrepreneurial with a large degree of autonomy and freedom experiencing new situations and learning opportunities every day. Internal advancement is commonplace and we are always supported in our career journey. We believ...