Project Manager

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager within the Project Delivery group in the Property Management Branch, this position directly manages the delivery of Major Maintenance, Operations and Tenant Improvement Projects and Consultant Investigations in Government owned leased facilities. The Project Manager participates in the planning and execution of al projects. As the project team leader, the Project Manager defines the project requirements with clients; coordinates the activities of in-house team members, private-sector consultants, contractors, and ensures that project scope, time, cost, and quality objectives are achieved. The Project Manager manages multi-discipline projects and ensures all phases of project activities comply with Government and Ministry legislation, policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures.

The primary responsibilities for the Project Manger include, but are not limited to:
  

• Determining necessary resources required to meet project objectives
• Identifying, and collaborating with clients and in house staff, as required
• Initializing scope and cost studies in consultation with the Facilities, in house staff and client groups
• Prioritizing requirements and developing recommendations of project implementation
• Developing and evaluating alternative project solutions and related costs
• Managing project expenditures through all stages of project implementation to ensure maximum value within approved budget
• Working with all key stakeholders (Client departments, Accommodation Planning Branch Planners etc.) to expedite the design approval process
• Managing the construction process to ensure quality of construction, compliance with specifications and achievement of established milestones and overall schedule
• Drafting ministerial briefings and correspondence on project-related issues.

The successful candidate will have:
  

• Leadership skills with proven ability to develop, mentor and manage project teams
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Project planning and management skills
• Consultation, negotiation and conflict management skills to deal effectively with complex and sensitive issues involving diverse stakeholders with potentially conflicting perspectives and requirements
• Time management and organizational skills.
  
  

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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:
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum five years project management experience relating to capital/or accommodation and/or maintenance project design and construction
• Considerable experience managing interdisciplinary teams and resources, and a diverse portfolio of concurrent projects
• Contract management experience.

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Assets: 

• Certification as a construction administrator or project manager and training in management skills and relevant software applications
• Journeyman certification with 5 years related experience.

Notes

This position is a Permanent, Full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

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

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.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• 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.