Edmonton, AB, Canada

Senior Project Manager

 Job Description:

Lotus Group is excited to partner with a leading mechanical contracting company to identify their next Senior Project Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional ready to step into a dynamic leadership role, guiding project teams to deliver high-performing results. In this position, you will work alongside industry experts who value collaboration, precision, and innovation, while being part of an organization that invests heavily in advanced modeling, prefabrication, and BIM technology—allowing challenges to be identified and solved long before they reach the jobsite.

The organization is known for its forward-thinking approach, commitment to efficiency, and people-focused culture. They emphasize strategic thinking and continuously look for ways to enhance the client experience through creative and effective project delivery.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and highly self-motivated. Joining this team means being part of a group of high performers driven to elevate their services and deliver exceptional results for clients and projects.

Roles Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain project execution strategies that align technical modeling, prefabrication, and field installation

  • Oversee the development and maintenance of project schedules in collaboration with field leadership and project coordinators

  • Strong experience managing project financial performance

  • Demonstrated ability in cost control, forecasting, and margin protection

  • Extensive experience managing change orders and contract requirements

  • Ability to oversee subcontractor alignment and contract execution

  • Strong capability in long-range project planning and scheduling

  • Monitor subcontractor and vendor performance, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and quality standards

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to project coordinators and junior project managers, supporting professional development and team performance

  • Experience identifying risks early and implementing mitigation strategies

  • Support the integration of BIM modeling and prefabrication workflows into project planning to maximize efficiency and minimize field conflicts

  • Comfortable operating as the business leader responsible for success of the commercial project

Role Requirements:

  • 10+ year experience in Mechanical construction

  • Proven experience managing large-scale mechanical projects
  • Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in Construction Engineering or related discipline is considered an asset

  • Red Seal Journeyman Plumber certification is considered an asset

  • PMP, Gold Seal or related certification is considered an asset

  • Strong financial acumen (budgeting, job costing, margin management)
  • Experience scaling operations in a growth-oriented environments
  • Experience building strong internal systems and processes while maintaining high standards for performance and accountability
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams including field leadership and technical teams

  • Proven ability to lead projects strategically from a commercial and operational standpoint

  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders including clients, internal teams, and subcontractors

  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

  • Previous experience in Bluebeam, Revizto, Procore, AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks is considered an asset

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation and efficiency

  • Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset

Compensation

A comprehensive compensation package will accompany the successful candidate.

We thank all interested applicants. Please note that only those applicants who meet the qualifications and requirements will be contacted.

Lotus Group provides Elevated Search, Recruitment and Human Resource services across Canada. With established client and talent networks spanning coast to coast, we know that employees are the power that fuel excellent organizations. Lotus group is dedicated to being Canada's most trusted provider of Elevated People Solutions.

For more information, visit www.lotus-group.ca