Project Manager (Full-time, Term)

ULethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge, Alberta, invites applications for a 3-year term Project Manager in the Project Management Office – Facilities. The role provides design services and PM expertise for maintenance, renovation, and construction projects, including budget development, contracting strategies, and construction documentation.

Qualifications include a University Degree with 3+ years PM experience or a College Diploma with 5+ years, and professional PM designations are assets.

Qualifications

• University Degree with 3+ years PM experience or College Diploma with 5+ years in construction PM
• PM qualifications and professional designations relevant to construction industry are assets
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to manage projects on time and on budget
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Responsibilities

• Provide design services and project management for all phases of maintenance, renovation and construction projects.
• Administer professional services agreements, develop project budgets and contracting strategies.
• Determine user requirements and ensure they are reflected in construction documents.
• Prepare tender documents, contracts and contracts administration, and develop cost estimates.
• Perform on-site construction observations and manage projects within the PM system.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Budgeting

Independent judgment

Education

University degree

College diploma

Job description

At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.
We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people.
Together, we transform lives and communities.

The Project Management Office – Facilities at the University of Lethbridge is currently inviting applications for a 3-year term position as a Project Manager to start as soon as possible.
Reporting to the Associate Executive Director, Project Management Office, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing design services and project management expertise for all phases of maintenance, renovation and construction projects.
The successful candidate must be able to administer professional services agreements, develop project budgets, develop contracting strategies, determine user requirements and ensure the accurate reflection of those requirements in construction documents. Other duties include the preparation of tender documents, contracts, contract administration, developing cost estimates, performing on site construction observations and managing the implementation of approved projects within a project management system.
The University of Lethbridge is undertaking a job classification and compensation review for Administrative Professional Officer ( APO ) positions. As such, the salary range currently assigned for this position may be adjusted as a result of this project.

Position Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a University Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience, or a College Diploma and a minimum of 5 years of experience, all of which should relate to the construction project management or construction experience. Equivalent combinations of education and construction experience will be considered.
Project Management qualifications, professional designations relevant to the construction industry, and experience in developing cost estimates for building systems in an institutional or commercial environment would be considered an asset. The position requires excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to exercise independent judgment and manage projects on time and on budget.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $77,111.09 - $97,005.51 annually

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $77,111.09 - $116,899.94 annually (APO - Grade 4)

Campus

Campus Lethbridge

Employment Group

Employment Group APO

Position Category

Position Category Other

Open Date

Open Date 09/23/2026

Close Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 10/26/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 03/30/2029

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Equity

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

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