Project Manager

Since 1974, **Carmacks Enterprises Ltd.** has grown from a small municipal road contractor, to a multi-faceted general civil construction service and highway maintenance organization. Operating throughout Western Canada, Carmacks Enterprises is an industry leader in handling all aspects of heavy civil construction.

**What is the role?**

As a Project Manager, you are a highly organized and motivated individual. You take directions well but are also an independent self-starter. You will effectively manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines. Strong attention to detail and working well under pressure in a fast-paced environment are key attributes you must possess.

The Project Manager reports to the Business Unit Manager and provides leadership in expanding market awareness and building a reputation as an excellent bridge construction contractor; developing new markets consistent with the company’s goals and increasing business through successful contract bidding; positively managing contracts/agreements and directing employees in delivering on contracts/agreements; identifying company and division direction and strategically managing all resources in achieving goals. Duties are:

- Responsible for overall work quality. Develop and implement processes and measures to track, monitor, and maintain work quality and contract/partnership commitments. Complete projects within timelines, at the lowest possible cost, and high-quality standards
- Use best practices to acquire, allocate, manage, and maintain the human, financial, and capital resources of the company
- Design and maintain the infrastructures and organization for efficient and effective work and self-management. Encourage new initiatives, process improvement, and cost reductions. Analyze the operations and provide direction in the implementation of new ideas
- Build and maintain business relationships and partnerships. Monitor industry trends for business opportunities, determine target markets and interact with customers and potential customers to increase market awareness, grow the business, negotiate contracts/partnerships, solve problems and solicit feedback. Develop trust and respect in the marketplace being known as a good honest contractor
- Represent the company and contribute to working industry related committees
- Determine financial margins/pricing of tender jobs and which jobs will be bid based upon company strategy and workload
- Ensure safety standards/training follow the Corporate Safety Program
- Other duties as assigned

**What do we value?**
- Minimum 3 years of bridge construction experience
- Excellent computer skills
- Minimum Class 5 Driver’s License
- Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering
- P.Eng or C.E.T. Designation
- Strategic planning and the ability to communicate the plan in operational detail. Able to think in short and long term
- Knowledge of industry trends and able to identify new business opportunities
- Able to plan work to make a profit
- Able to design and implement work processes
- Approachable and open minded. Open to suggestions and able to implement them
- Excellent time management and planning skills with an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Well organized
- Sharp negotiating skills demonstrating the ability to obtain the best price while maintaining a continuous harmonious relationship with owners, engineers and suppliers
- Even tempered with the ability to manage stress with a sense of humor
- Trustworthy and honest
- Conscientious and self-directed
- Respects confidentiality
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal
- Uses team and resources wisely
- Willing to work out of town

**What's in it for you?**
- Competitive compensation package
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Annual boot allowance
- Matching RRSP
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- Maternity top-up program
- Second parent leave program
- Free On-site parking
- Growth Opportunities
- Company events
- Hybrid Work Model (If Applicable)
- Carmacks is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability or veteran status. Carmacks believes in building better, together._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nisku, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- What is your salary expectation?

**Experience**:

- bridges construction: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Driver's