Project Manager

Job Information

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Requisition ID: 89020

Ministry: Infrastructure

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: November 5, 2026

Classification: Manager Zone 2

Salary: $3,920.66 - $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705 /year)

The Alberta Public Service

works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities.

Alberta Infrastructure

is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s 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 also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

Role Responsibilities

The Project Manager manages multi-discipline projects involving architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines, etc.

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.

As the Project Manager, you will

Lead the planning, execution, monitoring and completion of capital projects within approved scope, budget and timelines.

Manage project budgets, schedules, risks, change controls and performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Coordinate project teams, consultants, contractors and internal and external stakeholders.

Oversee design, procurement, tendering, construction, turnover and commissioning activities.

Manage consultant and contractor deliverables to ensure quality and compliance with applicable standards and requirements.

Identify project risks and develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies.

Monitor project progress and provide status updates, briefings and recommendations to senior leadership.

Manage contracts, invoices, progress claims and project change orders.

The successful candidate will have strong and demonstrated:

Ability to communicate and maintain working relationships effectively with department directors, area managers, project managers, facilities managers, technical, support staff, consultants retained by the department to prepare construction related solicitation documents, RFQ respondents, RFP proponents, and bidders.

The

Job Description

is provided for further details on 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.

Creative Problem Solving

• �� Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues: Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems.

Agility

• �� Proactively incorporates change into processes: Creates opportunities for improvement.

Drive for Results

• �� Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles: Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges.

Build Collaborative Environments

• �� Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes: Involves stakeholders and shares resources.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards

outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

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

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 we have to offer

Working for the Alberta Public Service

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Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)

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Alberta Public Service Benefit Information

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Professional learning and development

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Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool

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Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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 online. Please see

Job Application Resources

for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

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) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of

Credential Evaluation Services of Canada

for more information.

It is also 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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jenny Luong at

[email protected]

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