Project Manager (Engineer)

Government of Saskatchewan; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the delivery of government-funded capital projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, strong project management skills, and at least 5 years of public sector experience. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to workplace diversity.

Benefits

Dynamic and challenging work environment

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Vacation and other types of leave

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects in a public sector environment.
• Must be eligible for registration as a professional engineer or engineer-in-training.
• Knowledge of best value practices and contract law is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams ensuring delivery within scope, time, cost, safety, and quality standards.
• Manage project expenditures and ensure compliance with budget.
• Oversee planning, execution, control, and closure of projects.

Skills

Project management principles

Contract management

Procurement policies

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Team communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering degree

PMP certification (asset)

Job description

The Opportunity

The Project Planning and Delivery Branch is seeking a results-driven Engineer to join their team as a Project Manager. Reporting to the Director, Project Planning and Delivery, the candidate will lead the delivery of government-funded capital projects—overseeing planning, procurement, design, and construction—while ensuring compliance with legislation and standards. You’ll manage multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan.

As Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading project teams by defining requirements with stakeholders, coordinating internal and external contributors, and ensuring delivery within scope, time, cost, safety, and quality standards.
• Managing the planning, execution, control, and closure of assigned capital projects within approved scope, cost, and schedule.
• Ensuring that capital projects are delivered in accordance with the requirements of the current project management processes within the Branch and approved project scope.
• Managing project expenditures and budget management through all stages of project implementation to ensure maximum value within approved budget.
• Managing design consultant and construction contracts and determining payment of associated invoices.
• Working with internal and/or external stakeholders to control design process and ensure progress along efficient timelines. Ensures design aligns with Ministry design standards and principles.
• Ensuring quality control of deliverables, such as building system start-up/verification reports, design reports and contract documents, and completeness and compliance with ministry standards and guidelines, and code requirements, National Building Code, Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK), Conservation of Heritage Places, etc.
• Developing executive briefings and correspondence on project-related issues.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Our candidate of choice will be a leader and team player who is focused and able to demonstrate:

• A solid understanding of project management principles and methodologies, contract management and procurement policies.
• Knowledge of concepts, principles, standards, practices, materials, and equipment used in the design and construction of buildings and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of procurement processes for facility design and construction in the public sector such as best value practices, trade agreements, contract law, and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with provincial government structures, decision-making processes and priorities.
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond to multiple on-going projects, be results-oriented and accountable to exercise superior judgement in a continuously changing and demanding environment.
• An ability to lead, manage and communicate in a team environment to obtain group consensus in discussion outcomes and demonstrate timely and efficient management of project teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills, along with a strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to positively meet new challenges in a changing environment.

Typically, the knowledge and experience required for this position would be obtained through:

• A Bachelor of Engineering degree from an accredited university - Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering background will be preferred.
• Additionally, you must be eligible for registration as a professional engineer or engineer-in-training with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS). A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification will be considered an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects in a public sector environment or organizations of similar size and structure.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.

Work Hours and Travel Requirements

As occasional travel may also be required, the candidate must possess a valid class 5 license.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals.
• A competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension.
• Vacation, scheduled days off (SDO) and other types of leave.
• Inclusive work environments.
• Advancement opportunities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the Saskatchewan Public Service core values of respect and integrity; serving citizens, practicing excellence and innovation; and acting as One Team, including participating in, and contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work: M - Monthly Out of Scope

Number of Openings: 1

Closing Date: Oct 10, 2025, 11:59:00 PM