Project Manager

Government of Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Infrastructure is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of assigned K-12 capital projects in Calgary. You will coordinate internal teams, consultants, and contractors to meet scope, time, cost, and quality objectives while ensuring compliance with ministry standards and LEED guidelines.

You will develop ministerial briefings, manage design processes with stakeholders, and evaluate bids to award construction contracts, with a 36.25-hour work week in a permanent full-time role.

Qualifications

• University graduation in Architecture or Engineering.
• Equivalency: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience or vice versa.
• Construction Contract Administrator Certification or Project Management Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, execution, control, and closure of capital projects within scope, cost and schedule.
• Read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Direct consultants to ensure quality control of deliverables and compliance with standards.
• Develop ministerial briefings and correspondence on project issues.
• Evaluate bids and determine award of construction contracts.

Skills

Read architectural/engineering Draws

Contract language understanding

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

Job InformationJob Title:Project ManagerJob Requisition ID:87178Ministry:InfrastructureLocation:CalgaryFull or Part-Time:Full TimeHours of Work:36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary/Wage: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: Open until filledClassification: Manager Zone 2Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07/bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/year)

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.

For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit: http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca

Role Responsibilities

The Project Manager directly manages the delivery of assigned K-12 school capital projects. This includes managing the multi-discipline projects involving architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, etc.

As the project team leader, the Project Manager identifies project requirements with clients; coordinates the activities of all that support the project including in-house team members, private sector consultants, and contractors; and ensures that project scope, time, cost, and quality objectives are met. The Project Manager ensures all phases of project activities comply with relevant Government legislation, policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures. A key component of this position is working with stakeholders and industry to achieve results, requiring extensive professional knowledge of project management principles including knowledge of procurement, design, and construction disciplines.

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

• Managing the planning, execution, control, and closure of assigned capital projects within approved scope, cost, and schedule
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• Understanding related contracts language, claim review and dispute resolution process
• Ensuring that school capital projects are delivered in accordance with the requirements of the latest version of the School Capital Manual and approved project scope
• Managing project expenditures and budget management through all stages of project implementation to ensure maximum value within approved budget
• Working with internal and/or external stakeholders to control design process and ensure progress along efficient timelines. Ensures design aligns with Ministry design principles
• Directing consultants to ensure quality control of deliverables, such as building system start-up/verification reports, design reports and contract documents, and to ensure completeness and compliance with ministry standards and guidelines, and code requirements including LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
• Developing Ministerial briefings and correspondence on project-related issues
• Determining appropriate project delivery and tender process and evaluating construction bids to determine award of construction contracts.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

APS Competencies

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.

• Creative Problem Solving – Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues: Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems.
• Agility – Proactively incorporates change into processes: Creates opportunities for improvement.
• Drive for Results – Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles: Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges.
• Build Collaborative Environments – Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes: Involves stakeholders and shares resources.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Required:

• University graduation in a field related to the position assignment (e.g. Architecture or Engineering)
• Four (4) years of directly related experience.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:

• Construction Contract Administrator Certification or Project Management Certification
• Extensive project management experience with the planning, design, construction and commissioning of facilities
• Contract management experience, and considerable experience managing interdisciplinary teams and resources, and a diverse portfolio of building projects.

Notes

This position is a Permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Location: Calgary ABRequired Travel: 25 – 50%A valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence is required for this positionAn onsite written assessment will be administered along with interviews.

Applicants are required 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.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.