project manager, construction

Town of Hay River; Hay River; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Living Allowance

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Town of Hay River is seeking a Project Manager to plan and deliver municipal infrastructure projects in Hay River, NT. You will be the main point of contact for planning, delivery, coordination, and administration, guiding projects through consultants and in-house resources.

Responsibilities include budgeting, schedules, design reviews, tender documentation, and quality inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and safety. 1 vacancy; open until filled.

Qualifications

• Requires Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and PMP or CAPM certification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in municipal infrastructure is required.
• Strong budgeting, planning and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages municipal infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines are met.
• Coordinates with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects effectively.
• Oversees designs, tender documents, and inspections for quality assurance.
• Manages project budgets and financial reporting, including cost estimates, forecasts, and payment approvals.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and safety standards, and reports to senior management and council.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Tech

PMP or CAPM certification

Tools

None

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Hay River, NT

Employer: Town of Hay River

Job Category: Infrastructure & Planning Services

Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services, this position acts as the Town of Hay River’s project manager planning and delivering municipal infrastructure projects. The position acts as the Town’s main point of contact for all aspects related to the planning, delivery, coordination and administration of each assigned project. The position will complete projects through external consultants and contractors as well as in-house resources as required by each project’s scope. The position manages several capital projects and project teams at once.

• Plans and manages municipal infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines are met.


• Coordinates with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects effectively.


• Oversees technical aspects, including reviewing designs, tender documents, and conducting inspections for quality assurance.


• Manages project budgets and financial reporting, including cost estimates, forecasts, and payment approvals.


• Ensures regulatory compliance and safety standards, while maintaining clear communication and reporting to senior management and council.

Education and Experience:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent in related fields.


• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is required.


• Minimum 3 years' experience in municipal infrastructure, which could include one or several of the following: sanitary collection, treatment and disposal, water distribution, drainage, transportation, buildings/facilities and parks infrastructure.

Compensation: The Town of Hay River offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package including $500 per month Northern Living Allowance. Salary range is from Group 9, Step 1: $44.22 through Step 7: $58.35.

• Salary $44.22 per hour


• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time


• Starts as soon as possible


• Vacancies: 1 vacancy


• Source: CivicJobs.ca #115297

Open until filled.

Advertised until: 2026-11-06