Project Manager (Term)

The University of Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lethbridge is seeking a Project Manager for a 27-month term position. The role involves overseeing design services and project management for maintenance, renovation, and construction projects. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and experience in project management, with strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to a leading Canadian university.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in construction project management.
• Professional designations relevant to construction industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide design services and project management expertise.
• Administer professional services agreements and develop project budgets.
• Prepare tender documents and manage project implementation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Education

University Degree

College Diploma

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Project Manager (Term) About the University

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We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.

Position Details

The Project Management Office – Facilities at the University of Lethbridge is currently inviting applications for a 27-month term position as a Project Manager.

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) $73,110.48 - $91,972.76 annually Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $73,110.48 - $110,835.04 annually (APO - Grade 4) Campus Lethbridge Employment Group APO Position Category Other

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 05/12/2025 Close Date 05/22/2025 Open Until Filled Desired Start Date 06/16/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) 09/30/2027 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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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  

Optional Documents

• Additional Documents