Job from partnerAt Volker Stevin Construction, our Project Manager Leads are integral to the success of every project, ensuring smooth operations and the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality construction. If you’re eager to take on a senior leadership role where collaboration, technical expertise, and strategic execution are key, we invite you to join our team. Together, we continue to set the standard for excellence in underground infrastructure and large-scale earthworks, including deep water, sanitary, storm, utilities, and Alberta Transportation–specification grading and earthmoving projects.
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager (Grande Prairie), the Project Manager Lead oversees the planning and execution of a diverse portfolio of underground utility and earthworks projects across residential, commercial, and municipal sectors.
This is a true player-coach role. In addition to providing leadership, mentorship, and oversight for the Project Management group, the Project Manager Lead will personally manage several complex projects, driving scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety from award through close-out. This role sets the standard for project delivery discipline, accountability, and client experience across the Grande Prairie operation.
How You’ll Add Value
- Actively contribute to a strong safety culture by supporting safe practices across both underground and earthworks operations
- Provide leadership across a portfolio of underground infrastructure and earthworks projects, including grading, mass excavation, and Alberta Transportation–spec civil work
- Independently manage assigned projects while also providing oversight and technical leadership to other Project Managers and Coordinators
- Act as the primary escalation point for project risks, client concerns, change management, and technical challenges
- Support and mentor the PM team through coaching, project reviews, and hands-on problem solving
- Establish and enforce consistent project delivery standards across underground and earthworks scopes, including cost control, scheduling, documentation, and reporting
- Lead risk reviews, progress meetings, and cost-to-complete forecasting
- Work closely with Field Operations, Estimating, and Engineering to ensure strong handoffs, constructability, and execution alignment
- Conduct site visits to ensure work complies with specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards
- Build strong working relationships with municipalities, Alberta Transportation, consultants, subcontractors, and clients
What You Bring
- 5+ years of progressive project management experience in underground utilities, civil infrastructure, and/or earthworks
- Strong background in projects involving deep utilities, grading, excavation, mass earthworks, and municipal or Alberta Transportation specifications
- CET, Construction Project Management Degree, P.Eng., or trade background in civil construction (or an equivalent combination of experience and education)
- Demonstrated ability to both lead a team and personally deliver projects in a high-accountability environment
- Solid understanding of excavation, shoring, dewatering, utility installation, and heavy civil earthworks operations
- Proven ability to manage cost, schedule, subcontractors, and client expectations
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation discipline
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with acceptable abstract
Note: Pre-employment Drug & Alcohol and Fit-for-Work Testing required.
How We Make It Count
The Volker Stevin Construction Advantage
As part of the Volker Stevin group of companies, we invest in our people by providing industry-leading support, training, and benefits that help you build a rewarding career and a strong future for your family.
- 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy industry-leading comprehensive health and wellness coverage
- RRSP: Build your future with employer RRSP contributions for eligible employees
- Long-Term Careers: Join a team with an average tenure of 7.3 years across all roles
- Seasonal Rehire Loyalty:44% of seasonal employees return year after year
- Professional Growth: Access 400+ training courses in safety, upskilling, and leadership development
- Unlimited Potential: Be part of a company that supports your goals and helps you succeed
Our Commitment to You
Connecting People with Progress
Safety Isn’t Just a Priority—It’s a Value. Safety is woven into the fabric of who we are and how we operate. It’s not a box we check off; it’s a commitment that guides every decision we make, every process we implement, and every project we undertake. Because at the end of the day, when we say safety is a value, we mean it’s a promise we make to our people, families, and the communities we serve.
True to Our Word, True to Our People. Our culture is grounded in humility and authenticity, with a deep commitment to family. We believe in supporting each other, no matter the role or title. When we say we care, we mean it—our actions match our words. Everyone is empowered, valued, and respected, because being “true to our word” means being “true to our people.”
Interesting Projects and Skill-Building Work. As part of the Volker Stevin family of companies, we’re able to take on complex projects of all sizes, from large-scale infrastructure builds to specialized niche developments to highway maintenance and more. This diversity in project scope and complexity means that our employees have access to new opportunities that challenge them to think creatively and develop new skills.
Join a Team Where People Truly Matter
About Volker Stevin Construction
For over 45 years, Volker Stevin Construction has been building infrastructure across Western Canada, specializing in underground utilities, asphalt paving, concrete work, and earthworks. Volker Stevin Construction is part of the Volker Stevin family of companies, and together our teams are guided by the values of Safety, People, and Performance. Volker Stevin Construction is dedicated to building infrastructure that supports the growth and vitality of the communities we serve.
The Volker Stevin family of companies includes Volker Stevin Canada, Volker Stevin Contracting, Volker Stevin Highways, Volker Stevin Construction, and MidMountain Contractors.
