De Havilland Field provides an attractive total rewards package that includes comprehensive extended health and dental benefits, an RRSP matching program, and a Workperks membership.

De Havilland Field is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply. De Havilland Field will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Human Resources representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada (On-site)

Full-Time 40 Hours a Week

Salary Range: $130,000-$200,000

The posted salary range reflects varying levels of experience, from emerging professionals to those with several years of relevant experience. While the full range represents the potential earnings for the role, it is not typical for new hires to start at the top of the range. Placement within the range is based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with internal equity.

Overview

The Project Manager is expected to drive the delivery of Phase 1 of De Havilland Field, a complex, large-scale aviation and industrial development in Wheatland County, Alberta. The PM will ensure that the project moves forward decisively, efficiently, and without delay. This role goes beyond coordination; it requires taking ownership of progress, enforcing accountability across all consultants and stakeholders, and maintaining constant momentum across design, permitting, and procurement.

The successful candidate will operate as the engine of the project pushing decisions, removing obstacles, and ensuring that timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met with discipline and urgency. This role requires someone who is assertive, commercially aware, and comfortable operating in ambiguity while maintaining control.

Core Mandate

• Own the day-to-day execution of the project
• Eliminate delays and decision bottlenecks
• Hold all parties accountable to schedule, budget, and deliverables
• Translate high-level strategy into real, measurable progress on the ground
• Be a problem solver and bring innovative ideas to the table
• Be an effective and transparent communicator

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage day-to-day project execution, driving progress to meet or exceed schedule targets.
• Anticipate risks early and take decisive action to mitigate impacts.
• Champion timely decision-making to maintain momentum and avoid delays.
• Uphold high standards of quality across all aspects of the project.

Team & Consultant Management

• Provide active oversight of project teams and consultants (architects, engineers, aviation specialists, civil, etc.), constructively challenging outputs where needed.
• Ensure proper coordination and alignment across all disciplines.
• Enforce accountability to scope, schedule, and quality standards, escalating issues as needed.

Schedule & Risk Management

• Develop and actively manage a dynamic project schedule.
• Identify, monitor, and protect the critical path.
• Continuously validate timelines, proactively adjust, and remove roadblocks to maintain progress.

Financial Management

• Monitor budget performance in real time to ensure transparency and prevent unexpected variances.
• Critically assess cost assumptions and consultant estimates.
• Identify financial risks early and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with cost consultants.

Permitting & Approvals

• Proactively lead permitting and approvals to maintain momentum.
• Closely track submissions, dependencies, and timelines, ensuring timely resolution of comments.

Procurement & Construction Readiness

Lead procurement processes for consultants and the General Contract