Construction Project Manager - Transportation

Are you ready to oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards?
ISL has been awarded some of the most exciting projects being done in Northern Alberta and we are seeking our next Project Manager to join the team!

A Little About Us
We are engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and their support teams that work together to deliver infrastructure, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing benefit to the community. We are a people first, high performance work culture. Check us out on social media on Instagram or LinkedIn.

ISL's Transportation Team proudly tackles some of the most interesting projects in Western Canada. What you can expect working with us is:

Variety of Clients - our team in Edmonton works with the City of Edmonton and surrounding Metropolitan Region Municipalities, Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, and other great clients in Western Canada.

Interesting Work - from complex urban design projects in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, to major highway projects around Alberta, we deliver on a diverse array of transportation work such as Hwy 19 Twinning - West Segment, Hwy 60 Twinning, Hwy 2 and the Hwy 651 roundabout.

Ongoing Development - we have a culture of mentorship and work to set up internal training opportunities to help our people grow in their technical skills. And did we mention, it is fully funded?
Projects we are proud to have worked on:
Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion - St. Albert Trail to 97 Street (City of Edmonton)
Imagine Jasper Avenue (City of Edmonton)
Highway 40X Connector SW Bypass (Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors)
City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan - McLeod Avenue and Main Street Streetscape (City of Spruce Grove)

Application process:

Your cover letter must demonstrate:

• A situation where you showcased your conscientiousness and meticulousness about design standards
• Your desired approach to new and emerging technologies and practices

Your resume should show us:

• Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma or related education
• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of transportation construction field experience. Desirable past experience as Contract Inspector, Administrator, Project Coordinator, Project Manager or comparable role.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to provide project oversight in rural locations throughout Alberta
• Experience with writing and preparing construction specifications

Characteristics we are looking for:

• Demonstrated ability to foster strong working relationships with various contractors and partners on site
• Interest in and committed to having a strong presence on projects
• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to address clients concerns and to communicate clearly with diverse ranges of clients, contractors and other internal multidisciplinary professionals
• Self-starter, motivated and team player with ability to work on a variety of different projects
• Strong skills in organization, working under pressure, ability to multi-task, ability to meet deadlines, and working as a member of project teams.

Bonus points for:

• Experience on Alberta Transportation and/or City of Edmonton projects would be considered an asset.
• Experience in Topographic survey coordination, base plan preparation and review including experience in survey layout of grading, storm, sanitary, water and surface works.

A Little More About the Role
You will be trusted to keep projects on time and on budget you will make the following valuable contributions in these three functional areas:

Management:

• Coordinate and communicate with Project Managers, Clients, municipalities and office support staff on matters pertaining to the design and construction of various projects.
• Chair and lead site construction meetings, pre-construction meetings, pre-tender meetings, shallow utility meetings, etc.
• Mentor junior staff in construction monitoring.

Design/Tender Preparation:

• Complete quantity take offs (including CADD earthworks) and cost estimates for various design options and tendering.
• Coordinate geotechnical and environmental site assessment studies.
• Complete pipeline and utility crossing agreements and coordinating hydrovac operations.
• Prepare and coordinate contract documentation.
• Administer tenders and analyze tender results providing recommendations tender award.

Construction:

• Completing construction schedule estimates for various transportation projects.
• Administering transportation construction contracts in the field, including:
  • Ensuring compliance to contract specifications by way of monitoring all site activities during pre-construction, construction and post- construction.
  • Documenting site activities including preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports, or other reports as required by the client.
  • Coordinating/reviewing geotechnical/material test results, testing invoices, other testing for compliance and recommend for payment to Project Managers.
  • Preparing and submitting Progress Payment Certificates and Change Orders to Project Managers for review and approval.
  • Preparing, coordinating and attending all CCC and FAC inspections, drafting deficiency lists and preparing the certificates required for submittal to the municipalities and coordinating CCC and FAC repair work.
  • Coordination and communication with Project Managers, Clients, municipalities and office support staff on matters pertaining to design and construction.
  • Organizing and chairing/leading site construction meetings, pre-construction meetings, pre-tender meetings, shallow utility meetings, etc.
  • Mentoring junior staff in construction monitoring.

What ISL Offers
We value you for your contributions and want to ensure that your personal success is intertwined with your professional success. Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.

Here are some of the amazing benefits we provide:
Excellent mentorship
Flexible working hours
Hybrid model of work
Employer paid benefits including health, dental and extensive paramedical services
Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts
Group RRSP
Annual bonus incentives
Paid professional development opportunities and memberships
Parental leave top ups
24/7/365 Employee Family Assistance program

At ISL, we share an enthusiasm for community infrastructure. From planning through to design and construction management, we create nimble teams to tackle the unique requirements of every project. Our technical expertise encompasses transportation, land use planning, civil engineering, municipal, landscape architecture, heritage services, environmental management, water, structural, community engagement, geomatics, construction services and 3D visualization. Just the right size, ISL delivers on complex projects while being small enough to maintain strong, cohesive project teams and personal client attention and service.

At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.