Construction Manager - Commercial Construction

We’re looking for a full-time, on-site Construction Manager to join our client’s growing team in the commercial construction industry. Our client is a leading construction company currently hiring a Construction Manager to oversee project execution, operational performance, and regional growth across Alberta and Saskatchewan.

This role will be responsible for providing leadership to Project Managers and Superintendents, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial construction experience, with a background in wall and ceiling systems, steel stud, drywall, or related construction disciplines.

This is a senior leadership position requiring a balance of field knowledge, financial understanding, client relationship management, and team leadership. If you are an experienced construction leader looking to take ownership of large-scale projects, influence operational success, and contribute to the growth of a respected construction organization, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple commercial construction projects across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure successful project delivery.
• Act as the key connection between field operations and project management teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, schedules, and project goals.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, labour costs, material costs, and earned revenue.
• Review project forecasts and financial reporting to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with Superintendents to understand site progress, address challenges, and remove operational roadblocks.
• Support Project Managers with contract administration, cost control, scheduling, and project execution strategies.
• Serve as the primary client-facing leader for assigned projects, managing communication, issue resolution, and relationship development.
• Lead conflict resolution efforts with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are completed according to company standards, timelines, quality expectations, and safety requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture by working closely with safety personnel and project teams.
• Support regional growth initiatives, including team development, process improvement, and building the company’s presence in new markets.
• Travel periodically to project sites throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan as required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction with leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects from both operational and financial perspectives.
• Strong background in steel stud, drywall, wall and ceiling systems, or related commercial construction disciplines preferred.
• Experience working directly with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients.
• Strong understanding of construction budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and project profitability.
• Ability to interpret project financial reports and identify opportunities or risks.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence teams and build strong relationships.
• A collaborative leader who is firm, fair, and respected by field teams.
• Ability to balance strategic decision-making with hands-on involvement in project execution.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Adaptable, approachable, and willing to learn and support established company processes.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability and willingness to travel between project locations.
• Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation package based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement.
• Opportunity to play a key role in expanding a growing construction operation across Western Canada.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with a strong focus on quality, safety, and successful project delivery.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Only those selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted. #LI-BC1