Project Manager

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

Job summary

The Government of Alberta, Edmonton, is seeking a Project Manager to lead multi-discipline infrastructure projects within Infrastructure. You will coordinate the activities of in-house teams, private sector consultants, and contractors to ensure scope, time, cost, and quality objectives are met.

The role requires a university degree in a related field and four years of directly related experience, plus relevant certifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identifying all necessary resources required for the project team which can include in-house resources, other Alberta Education, School Boards, user groups, technical expertise.
• 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.
• Determining the appropriate project delivery and tender process and evaluating construction bids to determine award of construction contracts.
• Maintaining current project scope, cost and schedule information and reporting status.
• Managing consultant and architect contracts and determining payment of associated invoices.
• Representing the ministry on cross-government and external committees, promoting the ministry's interests and sharing information.
• Determining which risks are likely to affect the project scope, cost and/or schedule and evaluating the likelihood of such risk against the financial impact.

Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Agility

Drive for Results

Build Collaborative Environments

Education

University graduation in a related field

Construction Contract Administrator Certification or Project Management Certification

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Job Information
Job Title:Project Manager
Job Requisition ID:88202
Ministry:Infrastructure
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:October 21, 2026
Classification:Manager, Zone 2
Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07/bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/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. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service .
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 .

The Project Manager manages 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 is not limited to:

• Identifying all necessary resources required for the project team which can include in-house resources, other Alberta Education, School Boards, user groups, technical expertise.
• 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.
• Determining the appropriate project delivery and tender process and evaluating construction bids to determine award of construction contracts.
• Maintaining current project scope, cost and schedule information and reporting status.
• Managing consultant and architect contracts and determining payment of associated invoices.
• Representing the ministry on cross-government and external committees, promoting the ministry's interests and sharing information.
• Determining which risks are likely to affect the project scope, cost and/or schedule and evaluating the likelihood of such risk against the financial impact.

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

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: Edmonton, Alberta
Required Travel: 25 – 50%
A valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence is required for this position.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.