Project Manager at Government of Alberta
Edmonton, AB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 25

Salary

87147.0

Posted On

16 Aug, 25

Experience

4 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Construction

Description

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 73155
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: August 18, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,339.00 - $4,493.32 bi-weekly ($87,147 - $117,275/year)
Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for leading the development of the provincial 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 provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

  • Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Demonstrated facilitation/negotiation skills to resolve issues relating to design proposals, payment progress claims, fee determination, and construction contract delays or extra cost claims
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and collaborate with clients
  • Ability to lead and manage all aspects of work performed by in-house technical teams, private sector consultants, and contractors. Proven ability to develop, mentor and manage project teams
  • Excellent consultation, negotiation and conflict management skills to deal effectively with complex and sensitive issues involving diverse stakeholders with potentially conflicting perspectives and requirements
  • Strong project planning, time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent writing skills required for generating reports and communications for internal and external stakeholders
  • Good computer/software skills and knowledge to carry out responsibilities, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project
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QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

Responsibilities

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager directly manages the planning and delivery of assigned capital projects or delivery of major maintenance, operations, and tenant improvement projects and consultant investigations in government owned and leased facilities. The Project Manager manages multi-discipline projects involving architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines, etc.
As the project team leader, the Project Manager defines project requirements with clients; coordinates the activities of all that support the project including in-house team members, private sector consultants, and contractors; and ensures that project scope, time, cost and quality objectives are met. The Project Manager ensures all phases of project activities comply with relevant Government legislation, policies, guidelines, standards and procedures. A key component of this position is working with stakeholders and industry to achieve results, requiring extensive professional knowledge of project management principles including knowledge of procurement, planning, design, and construction disciplines.

THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PROJECT MANGER INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Establishing, managing, and directing the project teams to successfully deliver assigned projects
  • Establishing project scope and parameters to meet client requirements within all applicable Ministry and Government standards and guidelines
  • Ensuring project budgets are established and maintained
  • Ensuring project schedules are appropriately established and maintained
  • Ensuring design, tender, construction and building commissioning processes for assigned projects are managed appropriately
  • Supporting senior ministry officials, Executive Directors, Directors, and/or clients in decision-making and achieving branch and department goals
  • Maintaining and monitoring administrative controls for projects
  • Providing input and active participation to ministry and cross-government initiatives
  • Appropriately managing risk
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