Project Delivery Intern

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to a Project Manager within the Project Delivery group in the Property Management Branch, this position will assist in and manage the delivery of Major Maintenance, Operations and Tenant Improvement Projects and Consultant Investigations in Government owned and leased facilities. The Project delivery Intern will participate in the planning and scope definition of all projects.

As the intern to the Project Manager, they will define the project requirements with clients; co-ordinate the activities of in-house team members, private-sector consultants, contractors, and ensure that project scope, time, cost, and quality objectives are met.

Manage multi-discipline projects involving Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. Ensure all phases of project activities are compliant with Government and Ministry legislation, policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures.

Key responsibilities for the Project Delivery Intern include but are not limited to:

• Selecting consultants and identifying in-house resources for the project team
• Identifying, and collaborating with clients and in house staff, as required
• Prioritizing requirements and developing recommendations for project implementation
• Managing project expenditures through all stages of project implementation to ensure maximum value within approved budget
• Establishing the project critical path and ensuring consultants provide deliverables within timelines, including design reports and contract documents
• Drafting ministerial briefings and correspondence on project-related issues
  
  

The Project Delivery Intern requires basic knowledge of:

• Planning and management principles and techniques, as well as the ability to administer control systems and manage contracts
• Planning, design, and construction documentation requirements
• Design and construction theories, disciplines, and processes, including those relating to architecture, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering and contract law

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

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.

Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues
Systems Thinking: allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind
Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes
Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders
Develop Self and Others: A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others

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:
•    Two-year technical diploma in Architecture, Engineering, or related field 
•    PLUS 2 years of experience in Project Management

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 
•    Working knowledge of software tools used to carry out responsibilities (i.e. Microsoft Word, MS Project, Excel, and other project management software

Notes

This position is a Temporary, Full-Time role (2 Year Contract) with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Location: Red Deer, Alberta

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.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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.