Senior Project Manager

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta, Edmonton, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex capital projects for provincial facilities. You will direct planning, design, construction, and turnover, balancing client needs with budgets, schedules, and standards.

The role demands deep experience in project leadership, procurement, and risk management, with a focus on collaboration across ministries and external partners. Edmonton-based, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Senior-level project management experience delivering large, complex building or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and quality through the lifecycle.
• Experience overseeing procurement, contract administration, and project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of building design, construction practices, codes, regulations, and delivery methods.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to resolve complex technical, contractual, financial issues.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing project finances, commitments, and change control.

Responsibilities

• Lead major capital projects from planning through turnover.
• Define scope, objectives, budgets, schedules, governance, and resources.
• Develop procurement strategies and oversee consultants and contractors.
• Manage risks, expenditures, changes, and performance against requirements.
• Provide technical oversight to meet client needs, codes, and standards.
• Build relationships with ministries, leaders, experts, and partners.
• Resolve complex project, design, contractual, and stakeholder issues.
• Lead, coach, and develop project delivery teams.

Skills

Senior-level project management

Budget and schedule management

Risk and change management

Contract administration

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Procurement oversight

Communication and negotiation

Education

University degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

PMP / AAA / APEGA

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Job Requisition ID: 87201

Ministry: Infrastructure

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: September 21, 2026

Classification: Senior Manager Zone 1

Salary: $4,267.20 to $5,822.26 bi-weekly ($111,373 - $151,960/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development.

The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit: http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca

Lead complex capital projects that shape the facilities Albertans rely on.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of safe, functional, sustainable, and cost-effective government facilities. You will provide strategic direction throughout the project lifecycle, balancing client requirements, technical standards, budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder priorities.

You will be responsible for

• Leading major capital projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Defining project scope, objectives, budgets, schedules, governance, and resource requirements.
• Developing procurement strategies and overseeing consultant, contractor, and contract management activities.
• Managing project risks, expenditures, commitments, changes, and performance against established requirements.
• Providing technical oversight to ensure designs and construction meet client needs, contract requirements, codes, and standards.
• Building collaborative relationships with client ministries, senior leaders, technical experts, industry partners, and other stakeholders.
• Resolving complex project, design, construction, contractual, and stakeholder issues.
• Leading, coaching, and developing multidisciplinary project delivery teams.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

Competencies

Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.

Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes. Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standards. Acknowledges even indirect responsibility. Commits to what is good for Albertans even if not immediately accepted. Reaches goals consistent with APS direction.

Develop Self and Others: Seeks out learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities. Reflects on performance and identifies development opportunities. Takes initiative to stay current. Shares with the team even when not asked. Actively coaches and mentors’ direct reports.

Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict. Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress. Facilitates communication and collaboration. Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset. Credits others and gets talent recognized. Promotes collaboration and commitment.

Qualifications

Required: University graduation in Architecture, Engineering or related, PLUS six (6) years related experience or equivalency as described.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

For Example:

Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 9 year of experience

Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 8 years of experience

Related minimum 10 years of experience

Must-Haves

• Senior-level project management experience delivering large, complex building or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experience overseeing consultant and contractor procurement, contract administration, and project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of building design, construction practices, codes, regulations, and project delivery methodologies.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to resolve complex technical, contractual, financial, and stakeholder issues.
• Strong communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing project finances, contractual commitments, and change control.

Assets

• Experience delivering major government, public-sector, or institutional facility projects.
• Knowledge of government operations, policies, legislation, and service delivery environments.
• Knowledge of contract law, public procurement practices, and governance frameworks.
• Experience working with senior executives, government officials, and project sponsors.
• Experience leading community consultations, stakeholder engagement initiatives, or politically sensitive projects.
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability principles and sustainable building practices.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing project team members.
• Professional designation or membership such as PMP, AAA, or APEGA.

Location: Edmonton

Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience as they relate to the role

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP).
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information .
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.