Location: Edmonton
Status: Permanent, Full-Time, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week), 8AM to 4:30PM.
Reports To: Manager, Estimating and Project Management
ATS Traffic is a family-owned business that has been getting people home safely since 1966. We provide traffic control, on-street services and signage products and services across Canada, currently operating out of offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Langley, Kamloops, Winnipeg, Brandon and Mississauga.
As the successful candidate you will demonstrate the ATS Traffic Core Values at work every day:
- Do What’s Right
- Our People Matter
- Trust Through Teamwork
- Striving for Excellence
ATS Traffic is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Estimating and Project Management team!
This position is accountable for supporting the growth of the E&PM team’s turnkey installation business across key locations in Canada. The role is primarily responsible for managing and coordinating installation projects from bid through execution, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and within budget. This includes planning resources, overseeing project performance, submitting progress billing, and maintaining strong communication with internal teams and clients. The position also supports the preparation of competitive and accurate estimates for installation opportunities to enable successful project delivery.
Are you a team player, problem solver and detail-oriented? If so, apply today!
- Support the preparation and submission of accurate, competitive bids aligned with project scope and risk.
- Manage project billing and invoicing, including their timely preparation and submission in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Lead and participate in project kickoff meetings and site meetings, representing ATS with professionalism and clarity.
- Proactively manage project budgets, monitor costs, and implement controls to ensure delivery within approved financial targets.
- Coordinate procurement activities, including material tracking, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
- Facilitate internal kickoff meetings with Installation teams to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and execution strategy.
- Act as the primary liaison between owners, contractors, and internal installation teams to ensure clear communication around schedule, issue resolution and resource planning.
- Manage subcontractor scope, performance, and costs to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Identify, escalate, and resolve project risks, obstacles, and contractual challenges in a timely and collaborative manner.
- Prepare, review, and submit all required project documentation, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Provide mentorship and support to Project Coordinators and Co-op Students to enhance team capability and performance.
- Apply PMBOK principles, tools, and best practices to effectively plan, execute, monitor, and close projects
- Civil, Mechanical or Construction Engineering Degree, related Technical degree or equivalent experience in roadbuilding and heavy construction.
- Must have at least 5 years experience in related fields such as construction of road signs, guardrail, cable barrier or overhead sign structures - including design, foundation and installation.
- Must have prior experience as a project coordinator or project manager in roadbuilding, heavy construction or related construction areas.
- Working knowledge of Bluebeam Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Able to work under pressure and tight timelines.
- Flexibility to travel.
- Team player with strong communication and organizational skills.
- Must be resourceful, initiative and thinks outside the box.
- Ability to resolve project issues and conflicts.
- Ability to successfully perform tasks with very minimal supervision.
Required
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5 year(s): Construction of road signs, guardrail, cable barrier and overhead sign structures, including design, foundation and installation.
Preferred
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Technical/other training or better in Civil Engineering or related field
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Bachelor's degree or better in Construction Management Services or related field
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Bachelor's degree or better in Civil Engineering or related field
Preferred
Preferred
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Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
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Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
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Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
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Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Preferred
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Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
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Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
