Project Manager

Who We Are

Since 1986 Double Star Drilling's expertise includes a range of services such as project & constructability consultation, large & small foundation piling, shoring & excavation, tieback anchors, static & dynamic pile load testing, ground improvement and void grouting. Dedicated to delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions, we excel in tackling projects of any size and complexity.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced full-time
Project Manager
to work for our Southern Alberta division. This position reports directly to the
General Manager – Alberta South
. The Project Manager is responsible for driving project success through strong planning, coordination, and site execution.

This role is ideal for a highly motivated individual with
5+ years of project management experience
related to CFA (Continuous Flight Auger) and CIP (Cast-in-Place) drilling, micro piles, shoring wall systems (lagging, anchors, shotcrete), and horizontal/vertical drilling for commercial, mixed-use, high-rise, and institutional projects. The preferred candidate has a
CET and/or PMP designation
, with
Project Engineering
experience.

In addition to project execution, about
10% of your time
will be spent on
business development,
strengthening relationships with existing clients and identifying new project opportunities. Your technical expertise, leadership, and client-focused mindset will be key to growing our presence in Alberta South.

Job Details

• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Overtime as required.
• Start and end times may vary as per project requirements.
• About 70% of your time will be spent in the office and 30% will be spent working on site.
• Frequent travel in and around Calgary is required and occasionally, out of town and the province.

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive salary – negotiable based on experience.
• Eligible for discretionary bonus based on company performance.
• Paid vacation and sick/personal time off.
• RRSP/TFSA matching program after 90 days.
• Extended health, dental, vision, travel and paramedical coverage after 90 days.
• Long-term disability, AD&D, life insurance and dependent life insurance after 90 days.
• $750/year Health Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance and Virtual Health Programs.
• Company truck & fuel card.
• Laptop and company cell.

Responsibilities/Job Duties

• Manage multiple projects throughout southern Alberta in accordance with contract documents
• Estimating and pre-construction required.
• Understand basic revenue, progress billing, Profit/loss and cost-to-completion projections and make decisions accordingly.
• Promote and adhere to DSD's HSE, Environmental and quality control management system.
• Facilitate regular and timely team and client meetings in which expectations are set out and managed.
• Create turn over package to superintendents for project execution.
• Lead a team of Supervisors and foremen to ensure smooth project execution as well as adherence to budgets and schedules.
• Requisition of supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Create and execute project work and quality control plans, revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Dedicate at least 10% of your time to business development related activities.
• Work with other divisions within the company to ensure all disciplines are being utilized.
• Work with fleet maintenance department to ensure equipment maintenance priorities are met.
• Work with senior leadership in planning for resource allocation.

Required Skills

• Experience with CFA (Continuous Flight Auger) and CIP (Cast in Place) drilling, micro piles, shoring walls lagging, anchors, shotcrete as well as horizontal and vertical drilling required.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other systems (Primavera).
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships.
• In-depth understanding of the various disciplines involved in the construction process.
• Hands-on management style with emphasis on project planning and execution
• Experience managing Projects from $20,000 - $20,000,000
• Effective time management and organizational skills to handle competing priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to connect with diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated, independent, shows initiative and drives tasks to completion.

Education/Qualifications/Training

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience as a Project Manager in construction required.
• A valid class 5 driver's license and a good abstract required.
• Ideal candidate has a CET and/or PMP designation.
• P. Eng with APEGA Membership would be considered an asset.
• Business development experience considered an asset.