Project Manager

Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A government ministry in Alberta is seeking a Project Manager to oversee major capital projects. This role focuses on compliance with legislation and effective coordination of resources. Candidates should possess a degree in Architecture or Engineering, and four years of relevant project management experience. The position is temporary, offering a salary between $87,147 and $117,275 annually.

Qualifications

• Four years of project management experience with facilities planning, design, construction.
• Considerable experience managing interdisciplinary teams and diverse project portfolios.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of assigned projects including schools and courthouses.
• Define project requirements and coordinate team activities.
• Ensure compliance with government and ministry legislation.

Skills

Decision-making

Negotiation

Project management principles

Education

Post-secondary degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Ministry: Infrastructure

Job Requisition ID: 72422

Status: Temporary, full-time role (36.25 hours/week), 3-year contract. Closing date: October 8, 2025. Classification: Manager Zone 2. Salary: $3,339.00 – $4,493.32 bi-weekly ($87,147 – $117,275/year).

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve. Diversity and inclusion are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, visit the Alberta diversity and inclusion policy page.

Alberta Infrastructure leads the development of the provincial Capital Plan and collaborates to ensure facilities meet population needs. For more information, visit the Alberta Infrastructure site.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager or Director, the Project Manager manages diverse priorities of project team members, communicates clearly to resolve issues while respecting project scope, schedule, and budget constraints. Ensures all phases of project activities comply with government and ministry legislation, policies, guidelines, standards and procedures. Works with stakeholders and industry to achieve results, requiring extensive professional knowledge of project management principles including procurement, design, and construction disciplines.

Required skills include strong decision-making and negotiation to resolve issues related to design proposals, progress claims, fee determination, construction contract delays, or extra cost claims. Builds collaborative working relationships with clients, senior leadership, and representatives of Government departments, boards and agencies.

The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Directly managing the delivery of assigned projects including new schools, courthouses, health, and other capital projects as assigned.
• Defining project requirements with clients and coordinating in-house activities of team members, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensuring all phases of project activities comply with government and ministry legislation, policies, guidelines, standards and procedures.
• Working with stakeholders and industry to achieve results, utilizing project management principles and controls including procurement, design and construction disciplines.
• Ensuring project scope, time, cost and quality objectives are met.

AP S Competencies

Competencies are behaviors essential to achieving goals in serving Albertans. Understand and demonstrate the competencies during the recruitment process. Reference material: Alberta Public Service Competency Model.

• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving
• Drive for Results
• Agility

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards are as per the Alberta Public Service. Refer to the public standards for details.

• Post-secondary degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
• Four years of project management experience with 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
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Equivalency: Related experience or education may be considered on a one-for-one basis.

Assets

• Certification as a construction administrator or project manager and training in management skills and relevant software applications.
• Extensive knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies for all project phases from conception through design, tendering, award and construction.
• Knowledge of planning, design, construction and building commissioning theories, disciplines and processes related to architecture and engineering.

Notes

This position is temporary, full-time with standard hours of 36.25 per week, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm). Location: Edmonton, Alberta. A valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required. Pre-employment checks may include references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. Applicants are responsible for costs related to documents/checks and interview travel. Out-of-province applicants may obtain required documents/checks from their current province.

Application and Resources

How to apply: Apply online and demonstrate how qualifications meet requirements, including education, experience, and competency examples. IQAS or other recognized Canadian credential evaluators are recommended for international studies; include assessment certificates with the application where possible. For more information on applicant resources and benefits, see the GoA pages on working for the Alberta Public Service, MEPP, benefits, professional development, and related resources. Note: links are provided for reference in the original posting and are not reproduced here.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. For accommodations during recruitment or further information, contact the TAS Administrator.