Senior Project Manager - Michels Canada

About the role

Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies. The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA. Our Coquitlam team is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join us and lead the full project lifecycle - from bid handover through execution and closeout - guiding complex infrastructure and construction work to be delivered safely, on schedule, within scope, and on budget. You will set and drive the strategies needed to hit key milestones and optimize costs across your assigned projects or project components. To succeed, you will bring strong leadership, clear communication, and sharp problem-solving to align cross-functional teams and deliver project objectives. This position is based in Coquitlam, BC, with travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and following all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Leading and managing all phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
• Overseeing multiple projects or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Developing and executing comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk assessments.
• Directing and coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Conducting regular site visits and provide hands-on support to field operations.
• Preparing, managing, and forecasting project budgets and schedules.
• Interpreting cost reports and ensuring financial performance targets are achieved.
• Overseeing procurement activities including bid analysis, subcontractor selection, and contract negotiations.
• Administering contracts, including claims management, holdbacks, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and opportunities; adjust plans proactively to maintain schedule and budget.
• Monitoring project progress and proactively adjusting plans to maintain schedule and budget.
• Implementing and tracking productivity KPIs and performance metrics.
• Producing accurate, timely, and well‑organized estimates.
• Creating scopes of work and issuing request‑for‑quote packages.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Leading project meetings and ensuring clear, timely communication across all stakeholders.
• Preparing and presenting regular project status reports to senior management.
• Leading or supporting quality control and quality management systems.
• Mentoring and developing Project Managers, Coordinators, and field staff through clear direction, coaching, and constructive feedback.
• Fostering a collaborative, high-performance team culture; facilitating conflict resolution and effective problem-solving.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and project delivery outcomes.
• Overseeing project closeout, including final quality documentation and successful project turnover.
• Conducting post-project evaluations and capturing lessons learned to inform future work.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 8-12+ years of progressive project management experience in heavy civil or infrastructure construction.
• Demonstrated success delivering large, complex projects with strong safety, schedule, and cost outcomes.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, and Bluebeam.
• Strong knowledge of construction systems, methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Solid experience in budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong contract and negotiation skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Ability to analyze data, translate insights into action, and improve project performance.
• Exceptional leadership, communicatio

Additional Information

Senior Project Manager Full-time, Permanent Coquitlam, BC Work with people who treat you like friends. Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you're watching out for them. Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in. Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others.

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