Senior Project Manager

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and manage the delivery of educational facility projects. This permanent role involves working closely with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and timely execution of projects. The position requires a strong background in project management, especially within the context of building design and construction.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional learning and development

Pension Plan options

Opportunity for mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience in building design and construction.
• 5 years in project management and contract management.
• Experience in managing multiple interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery of capital projects including design, procurement, and construction.
• Manage project scopes, timelines, and budgets.
• Oversee risk management and establish project communication structures.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication

Education

University Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Job Requisition ID: 72277

Ministry: Infrastructure

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: Open until position is filled

Classification: Senior Manager, Zone 1

Salary: $3,655.42 to $4,987.54 bi-weekly ($95,406 - $130,174/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. The Ministry 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

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the P3 Project Delivery Director within the Learning Facilities Branch, the Senior Project Manager has the overall responsibility and accountability for the delivery of safe, functional, high quality cost effective, sustainable facilities that meet Alberta Education and school jurisdiction program delivery needs. This position is the “go-to” person for all issues/challenges related to the capital projects they manage and ensures projects are delivered on time, budget and scope. The projects range in size and complexity from elementary grade levels to complex high schools with community partnership components, consisting of multiple schools in a DBFM (Design Build Finance Maintain) procurement model.

The Senior Project Manager works closely with client representatives from Alberta Education, school jurisdictions and municipality representatives throughout all aspects of a project, from inception to the end of warranty period. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and warranty management of approved learning facility projects.

The primary responsilibities for the Senior Project Manager includes, but are not limited to:

• Leading and managing learning facility projects by ensuring all aspects of execution, control, monitoring and closure for assigned capital project(s)
• Ensuring project scope is met, accurately reflecting Alberta Education and the school jurisdiction’s requirements and the infrastructure that will be required to support these requirements.The Alberta and National Building Codes, as well as Infrastructure’s technical standards are utilized as key resources for scope documentation
• Overseeing projects to ensure it is well organized and structured for communication and decision making. A complete and accurate list of resources required for project planning, design and implementation is established, and the project teams are organized for working groups, steering groups, and potentially deputy minister’s committees
• Ensuring risk is closely managed and mitigation strategies are established and implemented for identified risks
• Establishing and maintaining a network of relationships to influence decision making affecting project outcomes
• Mentoring, coaching and developing staff and identifies developmental opportunities to develop and maintain a high level of service.
  
  

Please click on the link to review the job description for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards .

Required

• University Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
• 6 years of progressively related work experience in building design and construction including 5 years of project management, contract management, and managing interdisciplinary teams and resources
• Experience in project management of school facilities.
  
  

Equivalency Is As Follows

• One year of education for one year of experience or one year of experience for one year of education.
  
  

Assets

• Eligibility for membership or current membership in good standing with any of the following: AAA – Alberta Association of Architects, APEGA - Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, ASET - Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta, PMI – Project Management Institute
• PMP – Project Management Professional
• Experience in building design and construction
• Experience with contract management.
  
  

Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week

Term of Employment: Full time, Permanent

Location:Edmonton, Alberta

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
  
  

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 the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs.
  
  

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This Link Will Assist You With Understanding Competencies

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf .

• Creative Problem Solving: Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues
• Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes
• Develop Networks: Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative
• Build Collaborative Environments: Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes.
  
  

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles , for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jenny Luong at [e-mail]