Project Manager

Halifax Regional Municipality; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Dartmouth is seeking a full-time Project Manager for Facility Design & Construction. The position entails managing various construction projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and fostering collaboration among diverse teams. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management experience, a commitment to accessibility, and effective communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary range and the opportunity to contribute to innovative community development efforts.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive field experience in construction project management.
• Experience in preparing accurate cost estimates and budget monitoring.
• Ability to lead and influence diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage concurrent construction projects, ensuring timely completion within budget.
• Prepare project charters and schedules.
• Coordinate municipal employees and external consultants.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Collaboration

Communication

Planning abilities

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Licensed Architect in Canada

PMP certification

Job description

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent full-time position of Project Manager with Facility Design & Construction. The municipality is preparing for rapid growth over the next few years, and the Facility Design & Construction team is leading the charge to a sustainable, energy efficient future for the municipality and its residents. By building state-of-the-art facilities and retrofitting existing buildings with modern technologies, this team is forward-thinking and paving the way to an inclusive and resilient future for everyone.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

The Project Manager will have a diverse portfolio of construction projects ranging from recapitalization of heritage buildings to redevelopment of recreation facilities, new construction of modernized fire stations, and everything in between. This project variety will provide an exciting and dynamic work environment, allowing the candidate to gain experience across different project types. The Project Manager will work with clients across business units such as Halifax Transit, Halifax Public Libraries, and Parks and Recreation.

The ideal candidate has strong project management skills, values collaboration and excellent customer service. Leading and partnering with diverse teams of internal and external interest holders, the Project Manager will employ strong communication skills, exceptional planning abilities, and agility when responding to and managing change. The Project Manager must demonstrate technical proficiency and align with the municipality’s commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and climate action.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of concurrent projects which include new facility construction, interior renovations and building recapitalization.
• Prepare Project Charters to manage projects and coordinate all the various activities required to complete the projects on time, within budget, in accordance with the established scope of work, and to the customers’ satisfaction.
• Ensure that all project components and activities meet local, provincial and / or federal codes and regulations.
• Develop project work plans and schedules.
• Prepare tender and request for proposals (RFP) documents.
• Direct and coordinate municipal employees and external consultants in the preparation of studies, designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Direct and coordinate municipal employees and external contractors throughout construction.
• Prepare technical reports, staff reports to Regional Council, liaise and consult with the public, other government agencies, consultants, etc. as required in performance of the responsibilities of the position.
• Implement Facility Design and Construction's contract management and contractor assessment procedures and practices.
• Use best practice purchasing procedures for request for proposals, tenders, and other competitive procurement procedures, and oversee the tendering process as required.
• Proactively liaise with and report progress to customers to ensure that they are informed of project progress, and that their concerns are being addressed and resolved to their satisfaction.
• Provide performance feedback to Supervisors / Managers for municipal employees who are working directly or indirectly on the project team(s).
• Ensure ongoing quality and workmanship of authorized trades, suppliers, contracts and municipal staff; reconcile project performance against plan at project completion and conduct customer satisfaction assessments and follow up.
• Manage the municipality’s resources - financial, physical, and human - effectively and efficiently and in a manner that supports high quality programs and services.
• Promote a strong customer service orientation within the service area, monitor service performance, and ensure that high standards of customer service and satisfaction are achieved.
• Ensure optimal customer relationships by maintaining open and effective communication with customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Licensed Architect in Canada (NS preferred) with experience in construction project management or an equivalent combination of post‑secondary diploma / degree and construction project management experience.
• PMP certification (PMI member) or willingness to obtain within one year.
• Five (5) years of progressive field experience with a thorough knowledge of project management / construction / renovation practices.
• Experience preparing accurate cost estimates and developing and monitoring project budgets.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities :

• Thorough knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations, building codes, recognized construction practices, and other applicable municipal, provincial and federal legislation.
• General knowledge in a wide variety of building construction related disciplines including but not limited to an architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, HVAC, and electrical.
• Ability to lead and influence diverse work teams of internal and external interest holders.
• Ability to implement a continuous quality improvement program.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

COMPETENCIES : Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Organizational Awareness, Organization / Planning, Networking / Relationship Building, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS : Permanent, full-time

HOURS OF WORK : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30am - 4 : 30pm, 35 hours per week. Flex options to work outside of these hours and hybrid may be available.

SALARY : Non-Union, Level 8, $89,570 - $115,920. Salary will be determined based on relevant experience and qualifications related to the specified pay band and job.

WORK LOCATION : 3rd floor of Alderney Ferry Terminal (88 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth)

CLOSING DATE : Applications will be received up to 11 : 59 pm on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Please note : We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview / testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link : Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

(position # 72295210)