Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Calgary, AB | 640 - 5th Avenue

Join Us to Grow, Connect, and Make an Impact.

At BGO Properties, we’re dedicated to enhancing personal and professional growth, fostering meaningful connections, and giving back to the communities where we operate.

As one of Canada’s premier providers of commercial property management and leasing services, BGO Properties manages a diverse portfolio of over 400 properties, totaling more than 67 million square feet of residential, office, industrial, and retail space. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to deliver innovative real estate solutions that create value and support their success.  

As part of the global BGO family, we leverage international expertise and local market insights to provide high-quality services. Our experienced team works across a variety of commercial real estate sectors, which ensure every property we manage is a welcoming and functional destination for tenants.

Whether you’re launching your career or advancing as a seasoned professional, BGO Properties offers opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and leadership development.

Join us and help shape the future of commercial real estate.

The Opportunity: The Project Manager will be responsible for projects in Calgary, reporting directly to the Director of Project Management.

What You Will Do:

• The Project Manager will be responsible for projects in Calgary.


• Manage capital and Landlord work ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budget, including conformance to all policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements, for projects in Calgary and surrounding areas.


• Provide assistance to the Project Management Team, Leasing and Property Management with Tenant and Landlord’s scopes of work, budgets and assist with base-building capital projects/scopes and budgets as required.


• Follow Policies and Procedures/Criteria Manual as it pertains to construction project, tendering, coordinating and purchasing.


• Acquire and maintain all necessary close-out documentation /permits and as-built records


• Resolve disputes and advise appropriate personnel and Property Manager of any issues relating to project.


• Communicate and coordinate as necessary with Tenants, consultants, engineers, contractors and internal staff.


• Assist as required in the development and execution of capital improvement programs


• Deliver customer service excellence to both internal and external clients.


• Coordinate with designers & consultants to ensure drawings, specifications and contract documents are prepared on time and on budget.


• Work with consultant team to secure permits, municipal approval and entitlements.


• Act as the Owner representative and ensure their best interests are always maintained.


• Attend regular construction and site meetings for assigned projects throughout Calgary.


• Perform ongoing site reviews and quality control of the construction projects.


• Perform routine Safety site inspections.


• Alert internal clients of all issues impacting quality, timing and cost of assigned projects.


• Sign-off on all payables for capital projects and ensure payments of obligations are met.


• Process project payment when required.


• Other duties include/requires for the annual Capital project financial reporting and tracking for all the Calgary retail and commercial buildings.


• Provide monthly project reports including cost reporting.


• When landlord is commencing with tenant improvement work, responsibility to coordinate entire process of tenant fit out of newly developed space is required.


• Make recommendations for the continuous improvement of policies and procedures.


• Embrace and pro-actively support BGO’s culture of environmental sustainability, and corporate and social responsibility.


• Other duties as required and assigned from time to time.

Contract Administration

• Assist in preparation and distribution of reports and correspondence to clients/tenants/contractors.


• Liaise with contractors/consultants and accounting regarding invoicing and other matters as directed.


• Coordination of the annual capital program for the prescribed portfolio of properties.


• Track all budgets, on cost control including cost to complete, cost variances and provide updates to internal and external clients as required.


• Prepare RFQ/RFPs recommendations, initiate tenders process, tender analysis, and capital approvals submission request to clients, once approved prepare contract agreement, including CCDC’s and bonding requirements for execution.

Who You Are:

• 5+ years’ experience in a project management or coordination role and proficiency with general principles project management, and the technical ability to read blueprints and specification.


• Travel - A car and a valid driver’s license are required for this position: mileage will be reimbursed or car allowance provided


• Previous commercial/Industrial construction contracts and property management experience an asset.


• Relationship/Leadership Skills – Able to communicate effectively and professionally, both oral and written; able to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with senior management, contractors, tenants and the public; able to partner with clients to meet client needs; self-motivated, professional and flexible; able to motivate, empower and coach/counsel staff in the achievement of performance goals.


• Organizational/Multi-Task Skills - Ability to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure and manage tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, and adapt to new ideas and constant changes; ability to use initiative and self-managing skills to work independently with minimal direction and respond effectively to issues that arise in the absence of the executives; detail-oriented and accurate.


• Computer Skills - Advanced skills in Word, and Excel, along with ability to utilize software such as MS Project, Procore and read drawings using an AutoCAD viewer. 


• Education – Related post-secondary degree or diploma required relative to the position. In addition, a high level of design and construction knowledge as well as industry knowledge is required.


• Decision Making Skills – Able to resolve problems using facts and sound reasoning; able to achieve goals using a strategic approach; proven innovation with a willingness to manage and adapt to change.


• Police Clearance – A criminal verification check is required for employment

At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners and stakeholders/investors and therefore we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences to apply.

BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at View email address on jobs.jobcopilot.com and include: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BGO Properties is the Canadian real estate property management and leasing division of BentallGreenOak (Canada) Limited Partnership. BGO is a global real estate investment management advisor, real estate lender, and globally recognized provider of real estate services. BGO is a part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life. For more information, please visit