Senior Project Manager

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Position: Permanent  / Full Time 

Reports to: Director, Projects

Positions Available: 1

Posting Closing Date: February 24, 2026

Waiward is a respected construction and maintenance service provider that operates one of Canada's largest fabrication shops based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Our mission is To Be Your Trusted Partner,  which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do. Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to providing our customers with an unsurpassed level of service. Waiward's historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.

At Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people. It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes. We believe in investing in people based on their expertise, capabilities, aspirations, and performance despite their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As a leader in our industry, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and are committed to making sustainable progress in our company and the communities and clients we serve. With the support of our leadership team and peers, our people are encouraged to share their perspectives.

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of projects from contract award through to final close out. This role oversees project teams, budgets, schedules, and client relationships while ensuring safety, quality and profitability across multiple projects.

• Display a commitment to Waiward's incident-free vision, values, and culture.
• Participate in management team activities as required, contributing to strategic and operational decision-making.
• Ensure project-level risk, issue, and opportunity receive appropriate escalation and resolution at the corporate level when required.
• Act as mentor and leader to the Project Management Team, establish best-practice project management standards.
• Support pre-award activity, including bid review, risk assessment, and contract negotiation.
• Exercise due diligence in review of customer contracts and specifications to ensure alignment with proposal and executed agreements.
• Lead project kick-off meeting, providing clear direction and alignment to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment through communication of project requirements, risk, and opportunity to all Waiward departments.
• Ensure project setup and documentation align with Waiward project management standard sand departmental requirements.
• Provide leadership in contract change management, including timely customer notification, cost control, schedule impact evaluation, and invoicing.
• Maintain accountability for overall project financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, billing readiness, and subcontract vendor performance.
• Maintain oversight of project schedule in coordination with drafting and production to meet delivery commitment.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships while proactively identifying business opportunities and value-added solutions.
• Participate in department-related human resources activity and support additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• 8+ years of project management experience in structural steel fabrication, industrial construction, or related heavy construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel detailing, fabrication, erection, and applicable standards.
• Proven experience with contract administration, including pre-award review, change management, and negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, cost control, earned value, and financial forecasting.
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated project schedules.
• Proficiency in project management and ERP systems; strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience managing subcontractors and vendors for scope, cost, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and client-facing abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal for extended periods of time, and extensive reading.
• The incumbent is also required to stand and sit for extended periods of time.

Direct Reports

• None

Perks & Benefits

• Waiward offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term career growth, including:

  • Competitive salary in a permanent, full-time position.

  • 3 weeks of paid vacation.

  • 100% employer-paid benefits, including extended health and dental coverage.

  • Health Spending Account (HSA) for additional wellness and medical needs.

  • RRSP matching to help you plan for your future.

  • Paid personal days in addition to vacation time.

  • Summer hours for added flexibility during the warmer months.

  • Hybrid work options for better work-life balance.

  • On-site gym access to support your health and wellness.

  • Career growth and promotion opportunities within a supportive, expanding team.

  • Collaborative and positive work culture.

  • A variety of employee recognition and rewards programs designed to acknowledge your contributions and support your success.

Waiward is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.