Project Manager

Job Information
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Requisition ID: JR88595
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton AB or Other locations in AB
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 3, 2026
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,920.66 to 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 and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

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. 

For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit: http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca

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 Manager 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

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.

• Drive for Results – Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes: Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standards.
  
  
• Creative Problem Solving – Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues: Engages perspective to seek root causes.
  
  
• Build Collaborative Environments – Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict: Encourages broad thinking on projects, and works to eliminate barriers to progress.

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: Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Assets:

• 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
• Certification as a construction administrator or project manager and training in management skills and relevant software applications

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 or Other Locations

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.

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

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.
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• 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 Kemi Adebola at Kemi.Adebola@gov.ab.ca.