Project Manager

Role Responsibilities

The Project Manager directly manages the delivery of assigned K-12 school capital projects. The Project Manager manages multi-discipline projects involving architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines, etc.

As the project team leader, the Project Manager identifies 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, design, and construction disciplines.

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

• Identifying all necessary resources required for the project team which can include in-house resources, other Alberta Education, School Boards, user groups, technical expertise.
• Managing project expenditures and budget management through all stages of project implementation to ensure maximum value within approved budget.
• Working with internal and/or external stakeholders to control design process and ensure progress along efficient timelines. Ensures design aligns with Ministry design principles.
• Determining the appropriate project delivery and tender process and evaluating construction bids to determine award of construction contracts.
• Maintaining current project scope, cost and schedule information and reporting status.
• Managing consultant and architect contracts and determining payment of associated invoices.
• Representing the ministry on cross-government and external committees, promoting the ministry's interests and sharing information.
• Determining which risks are likely to affect the project scope, cost and/or schedule and evaluating the likelihood of such risk against the financial impact.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

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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: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight.
• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.
• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change.
• Develop Networks: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill.
• Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives.

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 graduation in a field related to the position assignment (e.g. Architecture or Engineering).
• Four (4) years of directly related experience.
  
  
  

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.

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.

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).

Location: Edmonton AB

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.

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to) references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

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 Government of Alberta has 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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.