Project Manager (Engineer 4/Architect 3) (2 Positions)

Skillhub Solutions Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillhub Solutions Inc. is partnering with the Government of Nova Scotia to hire Project Managers for design, construction, and renovation of large public buildings in Halifax, NS.

The roles involve leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing contracts, and ensuring projects meet schedules, costs, quality, and safety standards. The positions are based in Halifax with travel within Nova Scotia and a combined office and field work environment on a permanent, full-time basis.

Qualifications

• Project management skills and ability to lead large teams.
• Knowledge of risk management and construction principles.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage provincial contracts with construction contractors and consultants.
• Monitor project scope, costs, quality, and schedules from design through construction and the warranty phase.
• Lead project teams of designers, builders, inspectors, and other project members; resolve issues and remove roadblocks.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks.
• Liaise with Public Works, client groups, senior and financial managers, and stakeholder departments.
• Ensure work follows occupational health and safety requirements and departmental policies.
• Support a smooth transition by ensuring buildings are ready for occupancy.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree with P.Eng eligibility

Architecture degree with Architect registration eligibility

Job description

Project Manager (Engineer 4/Architect 3) (2 Positions)

The Government of Nova Scotia

Halifax, NS Full-time CA$92,224 - CA$108,457 / year

Travel Required

About the role

The Government of Nova Scotia's Department of Public Works is hiring a Project Manager to lead the design, construction, and renovation of large public buildings. The position is based at 1672 Granville Street in Halifax and combines office and field work. Travel within Nova Scotia is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage provincial contracts with construction contractors and consultants.
• Monitor and update project scope, costs, quality, and schedules from design and tendering through construction and the warranty phase.
• Lead project teams of designers, builders, inspectors, and other project members; resolve issues and remove roadblocks.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks.
• Liaise with Public Works, client groups, senior and financial managers, and stakeholder departments.
• Ensure work follows occupational health and safety requirements and departmental policies.
• Support a smooth transition by ensuring buildings are ready for occupancy.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and at least six years managing large, complex building construction projects, with full P.Eng. registration or eligibility for immediate registration with Engineers Nova Scotia; or
• Architecture degree and at least eight years managing large, complex building construction projects, with full Architect registration or eligibility for immediate registration with the Nova Scotia Association of Architects.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction and engineering principles, business judgment, and risk management skills.
• Valid driver's licence and ability to travel.

Work conditions

Field work may involve adverse weather, construction-site hazards, heavy equipment, heights, and confined spaces. Emergency work and occasional overtime may be required.

Compensation and employment

Permanent, full-time bargaining-unit position. Salary: $3,547.06–$4,171.42 biweekly. Initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union; external applicants and casual employees may be considered if there are no qualified bargaining-unit candidates. Applications close October 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM Atlantic Time.