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Project Manager - Edmonton

Government of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta

Project Manager - Edmonton

Government of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta
 
Salary: $3,339.00 to $4,493.32 bi-weekly ($87,148 - $117,276 /year)
 

Job Information
Job Title: Project Manager 
Job Requisition ID: 70299
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary up to 3 years
Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date:  May 21, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,339.00 to $4,493.32 bi-weekly ($87,148 - $117,276 /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 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

The Project Manager reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Government Facilities will directly manage the delivery of assigned capital projects such as Courthouse Facilities, Correctional Facilities, Museum and similar government facilities projects. This role also includes consultant investigations in government owned sites and facilities. The Project Manager manages multi-discipline projects involving architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, etc.
 

You will be responsible for: 

  • 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


The Project Manager plans and manages activities and resources to effectively deliver on multiple projects at one time within scope, schedule, and budget constraints and in compliance with relevant legislation, policies, standards, and guidelines. The Project Manager is required to ensure that facilities meet the needs of the program ministries in relation to the delivery of government programs. The work undertaken impacts not only the program ministries, but the users of the facilities that are built, including the general public, government employees and private sector tenants.
 

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

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.
 

Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them. Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities.  Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives.  Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values. Works with others to identify areas for collaboration.
 

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.
 

Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks. Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same. Proactively explains impact of changes. Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others. Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals. Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan. 

Qualifications

Required:  University degree in Architecture, Engineering or related, PLUS 4 years related experience or equivalent 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 7 years of experience
Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 6 years of experience
Related minimum 8 years of experience Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification

The successful candidate MUST also have: 
 

  • Knowledge of facility planning, design, construction and building commissioning processes and standards, and document requirements of the ministry
  • In depth knowledge of project management principles, techniques and methodologies are essential to manage all phases of a project from conception through design, tendering, award, and construction
  • Knowledge of basic planning, design, construction and building commissioning theories, disciplines, and process, such as those related to architecture and structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and contract law
  • Knowledge of applicable Legislation, Acts, and Regulation (e.g. Public Works Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Alberta Building Code, Contract Law)


Assets: 
 

  • Construction Contract Administrator Certification or Project Management Certification
  • Extensive project management experience with the planning, design, construction and commissioning of facilities
  • Contract management experience, and considerable experience managing interdisciplinary teams and resources, and a diverse portfolio of building projects
     

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.

Notes

Term of Employment: Temporary up to 3 years
 

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
 

Location: Edmonton
 

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 have to offer to prospective employees.
 

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 Donna M. Lee at donna.m.lee@gov.ab.ca.

 

For any questions or interest regarding this employer and the application process, please contact:

Mohammad Haidar

Mohammad.Haidar@gov.ab.ca

About Government of Alberta

Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.

With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.

Learn more about careers with the Government of Alberta.