Project Manager (Term)

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

Job summary

Join the University of Lethbridge as a Project Manager in an exciting role where you will oversee maintenance, renovation, and construction projects. You will be responsible for managing budgets, preparing documents, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. This position offers a starting salary between CAD 73,110.48 - CAD 91,972.76 annually, with opportunities for advancement in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction project management or 5 years with a diploma.
• Project management qualifications and professional designations are assets.
• Must pass a Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Judgment

Education

University Degree

College Diploma

Job description

It’s your time to shine!
Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn.
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.

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)

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $73,110.48 - $91,972.76 annually

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $73,110.48 - $110,835.04 annually (APO - Grade 4)

Campus

Campus Lethbridge

Employment Group

Employment Group APO

Position Category

Position Category Other

Open Date

Open Date 05/12/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 06/16/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

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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