Senior Project Manager

Job title:

Senior Project Manager

Company

Government of Alberta

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Job Requisition ID: 65906
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Multiple Locations across Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary and Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 1
Salary: $3,548.95 – $4,842.27 bi-weekly ($92,627 – $126,383/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for leading the development of the provincial 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 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: .Role ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Director, the Senior Project Manager has the overall responsibility and accountability for the delivery of safe, functional, high-quality cost effective, sustainable facilities that meet Alberta Education and school jurisdiction program delivery needs. This position is the “go-to” person for all issues/challenges related to the capital projects they manage and ensures projects are delivered on time, budget, and scope. The projects range in size (from $1 million to over $60 million) and complexity from a modular addition to a complex high school with community partnership components.The Senior Project Manager works closely with Infrastructure Project Managers and Project Coordinators, client representatives from Alberta Education, school jurisdictions and municipality representatives throughout all aspects of a project, from inception to the end of warranty period. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and warranty management of approved learning facility projects align with Infrastructure and Alberta Education requirements.The primary responsibilities for the Senior Project Manager include, but are not limited to leading and managing learning facility projects by ensuring:

• All aspects of execution, control, monitoring and closure for assigned capital project(s) are fully implemented.
• Project scope is met, accurately reflecting Alberta Education and the school jurisdiction’s requirements and the infrastructure that will be required to support these requirements. The Alberta and National Building Codes, as well as Infrastructure’s technical standards are utilized as key resources for scope documentation.
• The project is well organized and structured for communication and decision making. A complete and accurate list of resources required for project planning, design and implementation is established, and the project teams are organized for working groups, steering groups, and potentially Deputy Minister’s committees.
• The construction team is selected either through a public tender process, or within the guidelines established by the ministry. The Senior Project Manager monitors construction to ensure that the facility meets the requirements of the contract documents
• All project expenditures, contractual commitments, and contract changes, are well documented, controlled and approved within established guidelines.

Please click on this for a copy of the Job Description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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: .

• Creative Problem Solving: Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues
• Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes
• Develop Networks: Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative
• Build Collaborative Environments: Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes

QualificationsMinimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .Required:

• University graduation in Engineering, Architecture or related discipline.
• Six years of directly related experience.

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

• Construction Contract Administrator Certification or Project Management Certification
• Extensive project management experience with the delivery (planning, design, construction, and commissioning) of building capital projects.
• Contract management experience
• Experience managing interdisciplinary teams and resources, and a diverse portfolio of building projects

NotesLocation: Multiple locations across Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Lethbridge)
Term of Employment: Multiple positions, Temporary and Permanent
Required Travel: 25-50%; A valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required for this positionPre-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.Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.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 has to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Management Employees 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
• 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

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 for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.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 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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Donna.M.Lee at .

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Location

Calgary, AB – Edmonton, AB

Job date

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 02:03:56 GMT

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