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Senior Construction Manager- 2026-32
Calgary, AlbertaemergiTEL is hiring a Senior Construction Manager for our client in the Financial Services industry. This is a Contract role.
Compensation: $80 – $100/hour
Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week)
Duration: 2 years contract
Team size: Small (1-5)
Project Description: Owner’s Representative and Construction Manager for a flagship corporate office project in Calgary.
Job Description:
As Senior Construction Manager (Contract) with People Places & Spaces, you will serve as the lead technical authority and primary Owner’s Representative Construction Manager for a flagship corporate office project in Calgary.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Construction in this contract role, you will maintain direct oversight of all project controls and provide mentorship to a supporting Construction Manager and coordinator. This hands-on role is essential in the physical realization of our most complex spaces. You move beyond standard execution to act as a highly accountable and results-focused steward of CLIENT’s capital, ensuring that this multi-floor corporate hub is executed with technical precision, impeccable construction governance, safety, and fiscal responsibility. Your technical leadership and proactive approach to constructability will be crucial in shaping project success and shifting the asset over to the operations team, directly impacting the employee and client experience.
PP&S is CLIENT’s real estate and facilities business unit and leads: real estate strategy, workplace optimization & experience, spatial design, construction, project management, leasing & subleasing management, facilities management & maintenance, asset management, facility operations, occupational health & safety, and physical security. PP&S oversees CLIENT’s 1.5 million square feet of space across Canada and the team is deeply connected to transforming banking through CLIENT’s client facing locations, and leading the way with our award winning corporate spaces, both of which bring CLIENT’s mandate to life and power possibility for Albertans.
Top Skills: -
Number of Years Experience: 15
Level of Communication: 5
CCDC 5B Mastery:
Advanced understanding of the nuances between "Services" and "Work" within the 5B contract, including the management of Construction Manager Fees vs. Reimbursable Costs. Understanding of CCDC5B conversion to stipulated price.
- Estimating & Quantity Surveying:
High integrity data driven estimation experience coupled with critical analysis GC trade awards to ensure market-competitiveness in the Calgary region.
- Strategic Risk Management:
Expertise in managing allowances and contingencies as an owner’s representative. - Management of Professionals: Proven ability to coordinate with peer Construction Managers and Coordinators and manage a high-tier General Contractor.
- Advanced Negotiation:
Skilled at navigating the tension between a General Contractor tendered price and the Owner’s budget.
- Accountability:
Leads projects with a high degree of integrity that creates a culture of excellence and accountability across the entire project construction team.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management:
Proven communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making:
Ability to analyze complex situations, identify key issues, and make sound decisions that align with strategic objectives.
- Accountability & Trust:
Demonstrated high accountability and ability to drive results, meet deadlines, and achieve operational goals in a dynamic and demanding environment.
Must possess expert-level technical knowledge of building codes, construction methodologies, architectural specifications, and deep-level experience in managing the ecosystem of General Contractors, vendors and Consultants.
Vacancy Status / Statut du poste
This is an active position currently open for hiring. / Ce poste est activement ouvert au recrutement.
Use of Artificial Intelligence / Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle
No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening or selection process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team. / Aucune intelligence artificielle (IA) n'est utilisée dans le processus de présélection ou de sélection. Toutes les candidatures sont examinées par notre équipe de recrutement.
Equal Opportunity / Égalité des chances
emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role. / emergiTEL s'engage à créer un milieu de travail diversifié et inclusif. Nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quel que soit leur parcours. Les décisions d'embauche sont basées uniquement sur les compétences, l'expérience et les qualifications pertinentes pour le poste.
Compensation: $80 – $100/hour
Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week)
Duration: 2 years contract
Team size: Small (1-5)
Project Description: Owner’s Representative and Construction Manager for a flagship corporate office project in Calgary.
Job Description:
As Senior Construction Manager (Contract) with People Places & Spaces, you will serve as the lead technical authority and primary Owner’s Representative Construction Manager for a flagship corporate office project in Calgary.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Construction in this contract role, you will maintain direct oversight of all project controls and provide mentorship to a supporting Construction Manager and coordinator. This hands-on role is essential in the physical realization of our most complex spaces. You move beyond standard execution to act as a highly accountable and results-focused steward of CLIENT’s capital, ensuring that this multi-floor corporate hub is executed with technical precision, impeccable construction governance, safety, and fiscal responsibility. Your technical leadership and proactive approach to constructability will be crucial in shaping project success and shifting the asset over to the operations team, directly impacting the employee and client experience.
PP&S is CLIENT’s real estate and facilities business unit and leads: real estate strategy, workplace optimization & experience, spatial design, construction, project management, leasing & subleasing management, facilities management & maintenance, asset management, facility operations, occupational health & safety, and physical security. PP&S oversees CLIENT’s 1.5 million square feet of space across Canada and the team is deeply connected to transforming banking through CLIENT’s client facing locations, and leading the way with our award winning corporate spaces, both of which bring CLIENT’s mandate to life and power possibility for Albertans.
Top Skills: -
Number of Years Experience: 15
Level of Communication: 5
CCDC 5B Mastery:
Advanced understanding of the nuances between "Services" and "Work" within the 5B contract, including the management of Construction Manager Fees vs. Reimbursable Costs. Understanding of CCDC5B conversion to stipulated price.
- Estimating & Quantity Surveying:
High integrity data driven estimation experience coupled with critical analysis GC trade awards to ensure market-competitiveness in the Calgary region.
- Strategic Risk Management:
Expertise in managing allowances and contingencies as an owner’s representative. - Management of Professionals: Proven ability to coordinate with peer Construction Managers and Coordinators and manage a high-tier General Contractor.
- Advanced Negotiation:
Skilled at navigating the tension between a General Contractor tendered price and the Owner’s budget.
- Accountability:
Leads projects with a high degree of integrity that creates a culture of excellence and accountability across the entire project construction team.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management:
Proven communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making:
Ability to analyze complex situations, identify key issues, and make sound decisions that align with strategic objectives.
- Accountability & Trust:
Demonstrated high accountability and ability to drive results, meet deadlines, and achieve operational goals in a dynamic and demanding environment.
Must possess expert-level technical knowledge of building codes, construction methodologies, architectural specifications, and deep-level experience in managing the ecosystem of General Contractors, vendors and Consultants.
Vacancy Status / Statut du poste
This is an active position currently open for hiring. / Ce poste est activement ouvert au recrutement.
Use of Artificial Intelligence / Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle
No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening or selection process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team. / Aucune intelligence artificielle (IA) n'est utilisée dans le processus de présélection ou de sélection. Toutes les candidatures sont examinées par notre équipe de recrutement.
Equal Opportunity / Égalité des chances
emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role. / emergiTEL s'engage à créer un milieu de travail diversifié et inclusif. Nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quel que soit leur parcours. Les décisions d'embauche sont basées uniquement sur les compétences, l'expérience et les qualifications pertinentes pour le poste.