At Volker Stevin our Project Manager/Estimators are integral to the success of every project, building accurate cost models and schedules, ensuring smooth operations, and delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality construction. If you're eager to take on a role where teamwork, ingenuity, and attention to detail drive outcomes, we invite you to join our team. Together, we’ll continue to set the standard for excellence in construction. Reporting to the Manager of Projects, the Project Manager/Estimator will lead project teams in executing multi-disciplinary construction projects across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.
The Project Manager/Estimator will be responsible for developing cost models and schedules, tracking project costs, managing procurement and subcontractor activities, and ensuring alignment with overall project goals. This role will also be involved in daily operations—planning, conducting inspections, monitoring progress and costs—and collaborating with owners and consulting engineers to resolve issues or changes.
Strong communication is essential, as the Project Manager/Estimator will liaise with clients, subcontractors, and field teams to ensure smooth project execution and adherence to timelines.
How You’ll Add Value
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Supervise the execution of various construction projects, including the construction and rehabilitation of bridges and other multi-disciplinary works ensuring alignment with defined project goals
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Estimate projects and project change orders
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Assist in the direction of project teams through clear communication, coordination, and follow-ups
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Establish project procedures that aligned with contractual documents and the HSE Manual
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Ensure work meets technical specifications and contractual requirements
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Create, track and support project schedules and budgets, ensuring alignment with defined objectives
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Conduct on-site inspections to assess conditions, risks, and activities beyond tender documents.
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Participate in on site meetings with clients, stakeholders, sub-trades, suppliers, and team members
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Collaborate with field teams to ensure safe operations, steady project progression, and optimized service delivery
What You Bring
Experience in Heavy Civil Construction is preferred.
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Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in Engineering or Construction Management or related discipline.
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Knowledge of construction process, construction drawings, specifications, schedules, budgets, and project management methodologies.
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Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) is an asset.
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Proficient using the complete Microsoft Office Suite.
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Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
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Good verbal and written communication abilities.
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Able to work independently and as part of a team in an office and on project sites.
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Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract
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Experience with Estimating and Project Management software preferred.
Note: Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing will be required.
How We Make It Count
The Volker Stevin Advantage
As part of the Volker Stevin group of companies, we invest in our people by providing industry-leading support, training, and benefits that help you build a rewarding career and a strong future for your family.
100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy industry-leading comprehensive health and wellness coverage-
RRSP: Build your future with employer RRSP contributions for eligible employees
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Long-Term Careers: Join a team with an average tenure of 7.3 years across all roles
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Seasonal Rehire Loyalty: 44% of seasonal employees return year after year
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Professional Growth: Access 500+ training courses in safety, upskilling, and leadership development
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Unlimited Potential: Be part of a company that supports your goals and helps you succeed
Our Commitment to You
Connecting People with Progress
Safety Isn’t Just a Priority—It’s a Value. Safety is woven into the fabric of who we are and how we operate. It’s not a box we check off; it’s a commitment that guides every decision we make, every process we implement, and every project we undertake. Because at the end of the day, when we say safety is a value, we mean it’s a promise we make to our people, families, and the communities we serve.
True to Our Word, True to Our People. Our culture is grounded in humility and authenticity, with a deep commitment to family. We believe in supporting each other, no matter the role or title. When we say we care, we mean it—our actions match our words. Everyone is empowered, valued, and respected, because being 'true to our word' means being 'true to our people.'
Interesting Projects and Skill-Building Work. Volker Stevin is known for its ability to take on complex projects of all sizes, from large-scale infrastructure builds to specialized niche developments to highway maintenance and more. This diversity in project scope and complexity means that our employees have access to new opportunities across our family of companies that challenge them to think creatively and develop new skills.
Join a Team Where People Truly Matter
About Volker Stevin Highways
Volker Stevin Canada and its subsidiaries across Western Canada are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality services in the areas of construction, project management, highway maintenance, civil works and bridge construction, maintenance and rehabilitation expertise, and asphalt/aggregate plants and pits.
In anticipation of our client’s needs, we strive to build and maintain long-term relationships based on safety, quality, value, trust, and timely service. In addition to upholding professionalism, integrity, honesty, and fairness in our relationships with our clients, professional associates, subcontractors, and suppliers we ensure the longevity of the Company while sustaining growth and profitability.
Holding a moral obligation to a safe, environmentally responsible work environment we model safety excellence as our way of life – where individual professional growth is the foundation for company growth. Our culture of building and maintaining successful partnerships instills confidence in achieving both employee and client goals.
We are engineers, technologists, project managers, estimators, builders, laborers, and their support teams that work together to deliver infrastructure projects and maximize benefit to the community.
