Construction Manager - Multifamily

Adecco is hiring a Construction Manager in Calgary, AB. Are you a seasoned construction professional ready to lead high-impact multifamily and mixed-use projects? In this role, you will oversee the full construction lifecycle - from pre-construction planning to turnover and warranty - ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll lead site teams, manage contractors, coordinate with Development, Estimating, Design, and Asset Management, and act as the primary owner representative on the ground.

This is an excellent opportunity for a builder who thrives in an owner/developer environment and wants to make a tangible impact on Calgary’s growing residential landscape.

• Location: Calgary, AB

• Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

• Schedule: Set schedule with regular site presence

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy

Why join this opportunity:

• Lead high-value multifamily and mixed-use projects for a top-tier developer in Calgary

• Take ownership of construction delivery while shaping the resident experience

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect project pro formas and drive operational excellence

• Competitive compensation with bonus tied to project and portfolio performance, vehicle allowance, fuel card, and comprehensive benefits

• Opportunity for career growth and professional development in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities:

• Own project execution from pre-construction through turnover and warranty, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met

• Lead GC/subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, bid leveling, and award recommendations

• Establish and drive the Master Construction Schedule, monitor critical path, look-aheads, and recovery plans

• Oversee site teams (Superintendents, Coordinators) to ensure robust field execution, logistics, and sequencing

• Partner with Estimating and Development to validate constructability, phasing, and cash flow during design

• Lead value engineering and design-to-budget reviews; quantify cost/schedule trade-offs

• Manage permits, inspections, and approvals with municipal authorities and utility providers

• Develop and manage construction budgets, cost reports, and monthly forecasts; administer contracts, change orders, and progress draws

• Champion OH&S and company safety standards; implement QA/QC programs, mockups, and commissioning plans

• Act as primary owner representative, coordinating with GCs, trades, consultants, and asset/property management

• Drive project closeout, commissioning, deficiency resolution, and lessons learned documentation

Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada

• 7–12+ years of progressive experience delivering multifamily or mixed-use projects (wood-frame, concrete, or hybrid)

• Proven track record managing $25M–$150M+ projects with complex MEP, building envelope, and urban infill logistics

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts (e.g., CCDC), Alberta Building Code, and municipal permitting processes

• Proficiency with MS Project (or P6), Procore (or similar), Bluebeam, Excel; BIM/VDC exposure an asset

• Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent field experience

• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills with an owner’s mindset

At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values—Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart—by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

If you’re a proactive construction leader ready to take ownership of large-scale multifamily projects and shape Calgary’s residential landscape, apply today and bring your expertise to a team that values excellence, safety, and collaboration!