About Atkinson Construction
Atkinson Construction is a growing, employee-owned general contracting firm based in St. Albert, Alberta. We deliver complex commercial and institutional construction projects across Western Canada — including civic facilities, recreational centres, multi-family developments, supportive housing, and national security infrastructure. We're a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration, transparency, and innovation in how we deliver projects. Learn more at www.buildwithacl.com.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated track record in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Lean Construction methodologies. This role is built for a collaborative, systems-minded construction professional who thrives in complex institutional and commercial environments and is energized by team-based project outcomes.
If you've successfully delivered projects using IPD, Lean principles, Last Planner®, pull planning, and collaborative contracting models — and you're looking to join a forward-thinking, employee-owned organization — this role is for you.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts | Office-based with regular site presence
What We Offer
- Competitive, negotiable salary based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits through Open Circle
- Bonus and performance-based pay opportunities
- Paid time off
- Employee-owned organization with long-term growth opportunities
- Diverse portfolio of institutional, commercial, multi-family, and civic projects across Western Canada
- A culture built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
Project & Delivery Leadership
- Lead institutional and commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout using IPD and collaborative contracting models
- Champion Lean Construction principles: Last Planner® System, pull planning, constraint management, and continuous improvement
- Ensure project goals around schedule certainty, cost predictability, quality, and value optimization are consistently achieved
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients and project partners
- Align project outcomes with client objectives and IPD agreements
- Represent ACL's values and brand in all project interactions
Team & Trade Partner Coordination
- Lead multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners
- Encourage early trade involvement and constructability input
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and shared problem-solving
Planning, Cost & Risk Management
- Manage budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and shared risk/reward structures common to IPD projects
- Oversee project schedules with a focus on reliability and workflow stability
- Ensure scope clarity, change management discipline, and transparent reporting
Safety & Quality
- Maintain a strong emphasis on safety across all project partners and phases
- Ensure quality standards are met or exceeded throughout
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- CET, P.Eng., or equivalent combination of education and relevant construction experience
- Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead PM role
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects using IPD or collaborative delivery models
- Experience with Lean Construction methodologies, including Last Planner® (formal certification is an asset)
- Strong understanding of building envelope systems, pre-engineered buildings, and design-build contracts
- Experience managing construction crews and trade partners in both public and private sector contexts
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication, relationship management, and collaborative leadership skills
Apply Today
We're looking for the right person, not just the right credentials. If you bring the experience, the mindset, and the drive to help deliver exceptional projects — we'd like to hear from you. We review applications regularly and respond to all candidates.
