Project Manager at York Group in Edmonton, Alberta, CA

About York

At York, we are bold, fast, and relentlessly focused on what matters: our clients.

While others get lost in bureaucracy and outdated thinking, we cut through the noise. We challenge the status quo, move with urgency, and make decisions that serve our clients, not just our bottom line. We take full ownership, work together to solve complicated problems, and execute—no excuses, no shortcuts.

This is not the place for complacency. Our team thrives in a high-performance, no-BS environment— we are a group of high performers who think critically, move fast, and follow through. The success of our business depends on the willingness of our team to ditch antiquated ways of operating and adapt new methods for achieving excellent results.

This is how we work. This is how we win.

Position Summary

The Project Manager will lead multiple construction projects from inception to completion, overseeing design, permitting, procurement, and construction phases. They will manage project scope, contracts with subcontractors, control project schedules, and ensure quality assurance and control processes are followed. Responsibilities include budget management, processing invoices, and regular reporting to the executive team. The Project Manager will also provide leadership and technical guidance, actively contributing to the development of project management tools and processes. Creativity, passion, and a commitment to a high degree of safety are key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of multiple, simultaneous construction projects, from design, permitting, procurement, and through to construction and project close-out

• Ensure design reviews / page turning sessions are held with the stakeholders and own the sign-off process

• Manage contracts with subcontractors, including tenders and review of bids, and managing RFI’s and change orders

• Take ownership of project schedule, and clearly understand critical path and opportunities to condense project schedule

• Ensure Quality Control / Quality Assurance process is adhered to and reviews are performed by testing agencies and consultants

• Schedule and attend site and/or virtual meetings on a regular/weekly basis

• Take ownership of the budget. Monitoring project performance through review of budget KPI’s. Provide regular updates to executive team

• Review and processing of trade & vendor invoices

• Provide leadership and technical guidance to other team members

• Participate in the development of project management tools and processes

• Constantly strive to improve company processes and the quality of the finished product

• Use your creativity to provide solutions

• Bring passion, excitement, and positivity to the job

• Work within the team and uphold York’s values

What you bring to York

• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a project manager

• Professional Engineering or Technology designation is an asset

• Experience working on Design-Build projects in a variety of sectors – light industrial and commercial experience required

• A solid understanding of current building systems, materials, and building codes

• A proven track record of managing construction schedule

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to direct, motivate and inspire a team

• In-depth knowledge of financial aspects of project management including estimating, budgeting, cost control and reporting

• Capable of anticipating constructability issues in moderate to complex situations and thinking outside the box to create solutions

• Ability to work in a fast-paced organization continually meeting deadlines

• Motivation, great organizational skills

• Excellent communication skills