Facilities Project Manager

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ATCO is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to lead a portfolio of capital projects across 113 facilities in Alberta, including renovations, office moves and electrical, civil and mechanical upgrades. You will manage about 300 projects annually with 25M in capital spend, guiding them from initiation through closeout while keeping safety, schedule, budget and quality front and center. Responsibilities include feasibility studies, permitting, procurement, contractor oversight, and documentation using PMI methods and MS Project/SharePoint. Requires 7+ years PM experience, strong leadership, travel up to 30%, and five days in the Calgary office. To apply, tailor your resume with measurable delivery, cross-functional leadership, HSE impact, and PMI-aligned results, and highlight PMP or FMP.

Why Work Here?

At ATCO, you’ll have the opportunity to lead projects that directly support the infrastructure and workplaces our people rely on every day. From major facility renovations and office transformations to critical electrical, civil, and mechanical asset upgrades, this role offers meaningful work, variety, and visible impact across a large and diverse portfolio. You’ll be supported by a collaborative team that values safety, respect, and partnership, while gaining exposure to complex projects that strengthen your professional growth. If you’re motivated by delivering results, building strong relationships, and finding innovative solutions, ATCO offers an environment where you can grow your career while helping shape the future of our facilities and operations.

About the Role:

The Facilities Capital team plays a key role in supporting a wide variety of projects from building renovations, office moves, electrical, civil and mechanical asset replacements and upgrades at over 113 electric and gas facilities around the province. The capital portfolio comprises approximately 300 projects per year at about 25M in capital spend.

The Facilities Project Manager is responsible for planning and executing facility projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget. This position manages all aspects of project delivery – from initial design and permitting through construction and close-out – while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and standards. The Project Manager works closely with cross-functional teams and external contractors to drive project success.

What You Get to Do:

•    Plan, manage, and deliver facilities capital projects from initiation through close-out, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality requirements align with organizational standards.
•    Coordinate feasibility studies, cost estimates, permitting, approvals, and other planning activities required to move projects forward.
•    Work with procurement to source and manage materials, equipment, and services, ensuring value, compliance, and project needs are met.
•    Oversee day-to-day project activities, including contractor, vendor, and project team coordination to support safe, efficient, and effective delivery.
•    Ensure projects meet regulatory, organizational, health, safety, and environmental requirements, including HSE management plans and contractor expectations.
•    Maintain complete and accurate project documentation, including capitalization requirements, decision records, and close-out materials.
•    Monitor project performance using appropriate project management tools, reporting on progress, risks, milestones, forecasting, accruals, and variances.
•    Make timely, informed decisions by considering stakeholder input, project priorities, risks, and business impacts.
•    Lead and motivate project team members and contractors by fostering clear communication, collaboration, accountability, and alignment to project goals.
•    Delegate work effectively, adapt leadership approaches to project needs, and leverage team strengths to improve productivity and outcomes.
•    Identify opportunities to improve day-to-day operations, optimize processes, and recommend efficiencies to the Senior Project Manager as appropriate.
•    Provide ongoing feedback, recognize achievements, and address opportunities for improvement to support strong project team performance.

What You Bring:

•    Post-secondary education in Engineering, Project Management or Architecture is preferred. Other relevant programs may be considered.
•    7+ years of related project management experience; additional building management experience is considered a strong asset
•    Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams comprised of various backgrounds and levels of expertise 
•    Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Strong customer service skills, relationship building and conflict management skills
•    Ability to work autonomously with little supervision
•    Demonstrated capability to work effectively and professionally in a dynamic environment while managing multiple demands and priorities
•    Experience effectively leading teams and to get work done through others
•    Ability to work effectively with external parties (e.g., consultants, customers, government agencies)
•    Ability to use project management tools including MS Project, SharePoint, etc.
•    Complete understanding of the application of PMI methodology
•    Thorough knowledge of standard contracts and purchasing policies
•    Well-versed in project cost estimating, cost forecasting and scheduling processes
•    Knowledgeable in HSE regulations and practices
•    Ability to travel up to ~30% of the time
•    A valid class 5 driver’s license
•    Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Facility Management Professional (FMP) designation is an asset

Please note this role requires the successful candidate to be in the office 5 days per week.

 
What We Offer:

•    A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
•    Competitive compensation
•    Flex benefits
•    Tuition assistance program
•    Training and mentorship programs
•    Charitable donation matching

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.   
 
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