Senior Project Manager - Design Delivery

Government of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government is seeking a Senior Project Manager to assist in managing functional planning and project delivery. The role involves leading a team, hiring consultants, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates must be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Saskatchewan. This one-year term position requires strong engineering, interpersonal, and consultative skills, with a salary range of $7,863 to $10,223 monthly.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Licensee with APEGS.
• Ability to manage project risks and quality.
• Experience in hiring and managing engineering consultants.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in managing functional studies evaluation.
• Hire and manage engineering consultants and project managers.
• Update project information and schedules in the project management software.
• Represent the ministry in dealings with stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering skills

Interpersonal skills

Consultative skills

Project management

Education

Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Licensee

Tools

Project management software (e-Builder)

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Design Delivery-ENG003065Employment Type : Non-Perm Out-of-Scope

Location(s)

SK-Rgna-ReginaSK-North Central-Prince Albert, SK-Stoon-Saskatoon

Ministry

016 HighwaysSalary Range : $7,863 - $10,223MonthlyGrade : MCP.07.

Reporting to the Director of Design Delivery, the Design Branch of the Ministry of Highways is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent engineering, interpersonal and consultative skills to join their team in Regina, Saskatoon or Prince Albert for a one-year term as a Senior Project Manager responsible for Functional Planning.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will assist the Director in managing the evaluation, planning, and delivery of functional studies. The Senior Project Manager must assess the scope of each project, analyze the required resources and the timing of each project, and monitor implementation of project management plans necessary to safely, efficiently and effectively complete the work. You will support and act on behalf of your Director at meetings to determine provincial interests on long-term infrastructure goals and objectives, including working with internal and external stakeholders.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will provide leadership to a team comprised of Project Managers and Technicians to successfully manage project risks and quality and meet project deadlines.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to :

• Assisting the Director in managing the evaluation, planning and delivery of functional studies;
• Hiring and managing engineering consultants, project managers, and technicians to assist in project delivery;
• Requesting, verifying, and analyzing required background information;
• Ensuring consistent application of ministry standards and specifications;
• Updating project information, schedules, and costs in the project management software (e-Builder);
• Working in collaboration with the ministry’s other business units in the development and optimization of project management processes;
• Representing the ministry in dealings with private individuals, public agencies, and external stakeholders; and
• Assisting in various activities required to deliver the functional planning program.

To qualify for this position, you will be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Licensee with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).

We encourage applications from individuals who may not fully meet the qualifications. This role may be staffed at an underfill level, particularly in cases where candidates have relevant education and experience, but have not yet received their Professional Engineer or Engineering Licensee requirements.

We are committed to workplace diversity.Hours of Work : M - Monthly Out of ScopeCriminal Record Check Requirement : The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment

Number of Openings

Closing Date

Aug 5, 2025, 5 : 59 : 00 AM