Full-Time

Project Manager

Deadline 5/24/26
ATCO

ATCO

5,001-10,000 employees

Diversified holding group delivering energy, infrastructure

No salary listed

Calgary, AB, Canada

In Person

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Sharepoint
Quality Assurance (QA)
Risk Management
Requirements
  • Degree in Engineering or a related technical diploma, P.Eng, C.E.T, C.Tech, P.Tech, or R.E.T. (Preferred)
  • 3-7 years of progressive experience in construction project management
  • Experience managing contracts (small, mid and large size)
  • Familiarity with contract negotiations, estimating, and financial planning
  • Demonstrate strong leadership, building rapport and negotiation skills
  • Proficient in MS Project, Primavera P6, MS Office, SharePoint, Teams, ProCore, and Aconex
  • Comfortable travelling to remote project sites
Responsibilities
  • Lead internal and external teams through all project stages.
  • Conduct subcontractors buy-out meetings to manage risk and ensure quality.
  • Provide clear direction and foster strong working relationships.
  • Conducts thorough reviews of contracts, budgets, drawings, and scopes of work; develops detailed pre-mobilization execution plans and realistic project schedules to ensure successful delivery.
  • Leads the negotiation, selection, and contracting of subcontractors; issues field purchase orders and ensures full execution of scope with appropriate risk and quality coverage.
  • Maintain continuous communication with clients, subcontractors, and authorities to address issues, resolve deficiencies, and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Tracks project costs and forecasts monthly; maintains accurate accounting and project documentation in line with QMS procedures; ensures adherence to HSE and QA standards.
  • Regularly visits project sites for kickoff and progress meetings; delivers comprehensive close-out reports detailing final costs and variances from initial bids.
  • Champion a culture of safety and quality across all project phases and ensure compliance with ATCO’s HSE policies and procedures. Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication.
  • Manage scope changes and contract amendments.
  • Ensure a positive client experience from start to finish.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and other tasks assigned.

ATCO is a Canadian holding company that owns and manages a diverse mix of global businesses in energy, housing, transportation, and infrastructure. Its revenue comes from segments like electric utilities and structures and logistics, and it provides integrated solutions to customers around the world. The company’s products and services span natural gas and renewable energy infrastructure, electric utilities, temporary and permanent structures, housing development, and transportation and logistics services, all supported by a worldwide asset portfolio. ATCO differentiates itself through its diversified portfolio, global footprint (present in more than 23 countries), and its approach of managing a group of companies as a coordinated set of investments that can deliver long-term value. Its goal is to build and manage a portfolio that supports global growth and prosperity by delivering reliable energy, housing, infrastructure, and related services across markets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1947

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Canada's C$35 billion Arctic defense plan creates near-term contract opportunities.
  • ATCO Energy Systems' Yellowhead Mainline expands regulated asset growth in Alberta.
  • NRB acquisition strengthens modular housing exposure in affordable and multi-family markets.

What critics are saying

  • Arctic projects face weather, shipping windows, and labor shortages that compress margins.
  • Alberta regulatory delays can slow returns on Yellowhead and other pipeline investments.
  • Gas policy shifts can strand capital across ATCO's regulated infrastructure portfolio.

What makes ATCO unique

  • ATCO spans utilities, structures, logistics, and defense across 23 countries.
  • ATCO Structures has grown adjusted earnings for 15 consecutive quarters.
  • ATCO Frontec serves remote Arctic government and defense infrastructure projects.

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ATCO Ltd. announced its Structures division has acquired NRB Ltd., a Canadian modular building manufacturer, for $40 million CAD. The acquisition, expected to close by July 2024, will expand ATCO's modular capabilities, particularly in multi-family and affordable housing. NRB, with 400 employees and four manufacturing facilities, will enhance ATCO's footprint in new markets. This move aligns with ATCO's strategy to grow the modular residential market.