Project Manager - Temporary 12-month Term

St. Francis Xavier University; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits included

Job summary

St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, NS, is seeking a Temporary Project Manager (12-month term) to coordinate design and construction within scope, budget, and schedule.

You will lead the project team from initiation through closeout, ensuring accurate design deliverables and proactive stakeholder communication. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field and a minimum of ten years in design/construction, with at least five years in project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical degree.
• 10 years in design and construction with 5+ years in project management.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project scope within budget and schedule.
• Coordinate design, deliverables, and client communications.
• Prepare estimates and change orders for clients.
• Develop detailed project plans and maintain status reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relations

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Microsoft Office Suite

Databases

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location St. Francis Xavier University Antigonish, NS B2G2W5, CAN

• On-site
• Managerial and Professional Staff
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PROJE001799

Description

Position Title: Project Manager - 12 Month Temporary
Department: Facilities Management
Position Type: Full-time, 12-month Temporary, 37.5 hours/week
Classification: MPE Band F - $80,418 to $98,241
Posting Date: November 4, 2026 Closing Date: November 20, 2026 at 1600

StFX University has undertaken a significant campus renewal during the past decade. Recently completing more than a dozen projects which were valued from $10 million to $50 million. In addition, there are many smaller, complex projects to support the University's teaching, learning, and recreation built environment.

The University has a requirement for a Temporary Project Manager (12-Month Term). The position will provide coordination of project execution and control for the built environment, within scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start- up through project closeout. They will coordinate efforts of the assigned team to ensure completeness and accuracy of design effort.

The incumbent must have the technical expertise to manage multiple development and production programs simultaneously.
Salary commensurate to experience and education; Full benefits included (excluding Long Term Disability and pension).

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of project discipline scope elements within budget and schedule:
• Communicate project scope, design, and deliverable requirements to all internal groups;
• Oversee completeness and accuracy of project team's work. Guides team to overall project objectives;
• Create status reports for all projects managed;
• Review and understand project budgets;
• Communicate and follow up with clients about specific projects and their goals;
• Track material orders and deliveries with the University’s vendors and buyers;
• Develop accurate and detailed project plans for a variety of projects;
• Prepare written estimates / change order proposal for clients based on labor, materials, equipment and other expenses;
• Nurture client relationships;
• Provides additional support to internal groups as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical degree a plus
• 10 years experience in design and construction of which at least 5 years are in a project management role managing multiple projects simultaneously
• A strong commitment to customer relations and institutional objectives, Effective troubleshooting, leadership and organizational skills, Ability to understand and work with budgets and objectives
• Ability to demonstrate innovation and good judgment/problem solving skills, Ability to interpret architectural, engineering & shop drawings, Strong analytical and project management skills, Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Projects and a working knowledge of databases.

StFX is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

StFX is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibilityand encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

StFX is also committed toeliminatingbarriers to participation forpersonswith disabilities. If accommodation isrequireduring the recruitment process, please contact People and Cultureat [e-mail] 902-867-5038.