Project Manager

City of St. Albert; St. Albert; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account

Hybrid remote work arrangement

Recreation Access Pass

Free parking near worksites

Pension plan

Job summary

City of St. Albert is recruiting a Project Manager in the Engineering department to oversee capital projects from initiation to completion.

You will coordinate consultants and contractors, review designs, manage budgets, and ensure quality and compliance across infrastructure and facility improvements. The role requires a professional engineer or technologist with significant project delivery experience, strong stakeholder communication, and a track record of safe, on-schedule execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of related experience, or 2-year diploma with 7+ years of related experience.
• Eligibility for professional registrations (APEGA/ASET/PMI) is required; PMP or CAPM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of capital projects from planning through completion, including procurement, design review, and construction administration.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to define objectives and manage expectations.
• Identify and mitigate risks with proactive solutions to keep initiatives on track.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and status reports for leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

2-year diploma

Job description

Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.

The City of St. Albert is recruiting an individual to join our Engineering department as a Project Manager. Reporting to the Manager of Capital Projects, this position is directly responsible for the successful completion of capital projects from initiation to completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 5 years of related experience in construction, civil project delivery, or capital project management; or a related 2-year diploma with a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Holds one of the following certifications: Professional Engineer (P.Eng), Professional Licensee (P.L.Eng), Professional Technologist (P.Tech), Certified Technologist (C.Tech), or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET).
• Eligibility for registration with APEGA, ASET, or PMI is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is considered an asset.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant experience and education may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of capital projects from planning through to completion, including consultant and contractor procurement, design review, construction administration, stakeholder coordination, budget oversight, and project closeout, while ensuring quality, compliance, and successful delivery of infrastructure and facility improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define project objectives, manage expectations, and drive successful outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing proactive solutions to keep initiatives on track.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and status reports, providing clear communication to leadership and stakeholders.
• Inspect worksites for safety, construction progress and to answer on site field questions.

Hours of Work

• Benefit from flexible work hours by adjusting your start and end times by 30 or 60 minutes around our core hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• We offer a compressed bi-weekly work schedule of 72 hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 – 5:00, with a biweekly regular day off (RDO).

Compensation

• The salary ranges from $91,280.54 - $111,056.92 per year, including a comprehensive benefits package with a flexible spending account, pension plan, and accrued paid vacation starting at 3 weeks per year.
• Learn more about our benefits here: Employee Benefit Guide.
• Candidates not meeting the full qualifications may be considered for a development opportunity at a lower classification and salary.

Why You Should Work With Us

• Eligible to apply for a Hybrid Remote Work arrangement, with a minimum of 51% of work time spent onsite and the remainder worked remotely. Employees are eligible to participate in this program after 3 months of employment, subject to satisfactory performance.
• You will receive a Flexible Spending Account limit at the beginning of each calendar year (permanent full time $400).
• Employees can purchase an annual Recreation Access Pass for $87 + tax, granting unlimited access to Servus Credit Union Place (excluding PLAYcare and registered programs), Fountain Park Recreation Centre, and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool.
• Free parking near most City worksites (ask for location specific details).

Conditions of Employment

• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials.
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory police information check.
• Please note that the presence of charges or convictions does not automatically preclude an individual from being considered for employment. All findings will be reviewed and assessed in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's Licence and access to a personal vehicle for business use are required.

Closing Statement

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of St. Albert is committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce where all are welcome and we find a common purpose and strength in our differences. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those from members of groups that are historically or continue to be underrepresented.

We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.