Director, Project Delivery

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 134,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta, Infrastructure ministry, seeks a Director, Project Delivery – Alternative Project Delivery, to lead the planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and occupancy of Compassionate Intervention Centre and other capital initiatives in Edmonton.

The role provides strategic leadership, oversees staff and consultants, and drives delivery methods to align with addiction, mental health, and public safety priorities while promoting innovation and value for

Qualifications

• University graduation in Engineering or a degree related to the position assignment.
• 7 years of progressively responsible related experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading planning for construction, commissioning, occupancy, and close-out of capital projects.
• Procuring and managing external consultants and subject matter experts.
• Providing strategic advice to senior government officials.
• Developing and implementing operational plans aligned with ministry and Government objectives.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Change management

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Job description

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Job Information
Job Title:Director, Project Delivery
Job Requisition ID:87204
Ministry:Infrastructure
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 7, 2026
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary: $5,139.3 to $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135 - $170,332/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development.

The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

The Director, Project Delivery – Alternative Project Delivery, leads the planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and occupancy of Compassionate Intervention Centre infrastructure projects and other assigned capital initiatives. The position provides strategic leadership and oversight of a complex portfolio of projects that support Government of Alberta priorities related to addiction, mental health, recovery-oriented services, and public safety infrastructure.

The position promotes leading practices in capital project delivery and maintains networks with other jurisdictions, public sector agencies, industry representatives, and professional organizations to identify emerging delivery methods, innovations, and risk mitigation strategies. Advice and recommendations provided by this position inform executive decision-making and support achievement of ministry and Government priorities.

The Director manages staff, consultants, and project resources to achieve results in an effective, collaborative, and accountable manner while fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and client service excellence.

The primary responsibilities for the Director, Project Delivery include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the planning, for construction, commissioning, occupancy, and close-out of Compassionate Intervention Centre capital projects and other assigned infrastructure initiatives.
• Implementing appropriate project delivery approaches including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Management, Progressive Design Build, Public-Private Partnerships, and alternative delivery strategies where appropriate.
• Establishing collaborative relationships with client ministries, service delivery operators, municipalities, Indigenous communities, healthcare stakeholders, public safety partners, and other government organizations.
• Leading engagement strategies that build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups with competing priorities and operational requirements.
• Collaborating with client ministries and stakeholders to identify infrastructure requirements that support service delivery objectives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve project delivery performance, cost effectiveness, innovation, and operational functionality.
• Developing and implementing operational plans aligned with ministry business plans, division priorities, and Government objectives.
• Procuring and managing external consulting resources, technical advisors, project managers, designers, and subject matter experts as required.
• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to the Executive Director, Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, and other senior government officials.
• Serving as Acting Executive Director when required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing complex project portfolios.
• Strong financial, analytical, negotiation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and managing politically sensitive initiatives.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Systems Thinking – Integrates broader context into planning: Plans for how current situation is affected by broader trends.
• Creative Problem Solving – Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues: Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems.
• Develop Networks – Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative: creates impactful relationships with the right people.
• Build Collaborative Environments – Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes: Involves stakeholders and shares resources.
• Agility – Proactively incorporates change into processes: Creates opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

• University graduation in Engineering or a degree related to the position assignment.
• 7 years of progressively responsible related experience.

Assets:

• Significant progressively responsible experience in planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and delivery of major capital infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, procurement practices, contract administration, risk management, and capital planning.
• Knowledge of provincial infrastructure planning, government decision-making processes, and public-sector accountability frameworks.
• Understanding of healthcare, behavioural health, justice, secure treatment, institutional, or complex public-sector facilities.
• Experience preparing executive briefings, strategic recommendations, business cases, and governance documents.
• Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Location: Edmonton.

Recruitment Process:

• A writing assignment may be administered as part of the recruitment process.
• Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jenny Luong at [e-mail] .