District Project Manager

Government of Manitoba; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba is seeking a District Project Manager (P8) in Selkirk, MB, to lead multiple construction, facility, maintenance and capital projects for the district. This regular full‑time role reports to the District Property Manager and sits within Public Service Delivery.

You will drive projects from planning through close‑out, ensuring safety, schedule and budget compliance while collaborating with senior officials, consultants and contractors to meet district infrastructure

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction project management or related field.
• Significant experience managing construction, facility, maintenance, or capital projects.
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial controls, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of codes, legislation, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Emergency response and business continuity.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the District Property Manager, manage multiple construction, facility, maintenance, and capital projects for the district and client departments.
• Provide project leadership from planning and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and close‑out, ensuring safety, schedule, budget and compliance.
• Work closely with senior government officials, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to support district infrastructure and facility objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in construction project management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO EMPLOYEES OF THE MANITOBA PUBLIC SERVICE.

District Project Manager

P8 Professional Officer 8

Regular/full-time

Public Service Delivery

Operations, District 2, Asset Management

Selkirk MB

Advertisement Number: 45591

Salary(s): P8 $87,416.00 - $109,620.00 per year

Closing Date: August 31, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Duties

Reporting to the District Property Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple construction, facility, maintenance, and capital projects for the district, client departments, Special Operating Agencies, and other government organizations. The position provides project leadership from planning and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and project close-out while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable policies, standards, and legislation. The incumbent works closely with senior government officials, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to support district infrastructure and facility objectives.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in a field relating to construction project management including architecture, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Significant experience managing construction, facility, maintenance, or capital projects.
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial controls, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of codes, legislation, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Emergency response and business continuity.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be willing and able to travel
• Must possess and maintain a valid class 5F Manitoba Driver's Licence
• Must be able to lift/carry 0-10 kg (0-22 lbs)

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.