Project Manager
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- University graduation in a field related to the position assignment (e.g. Architecture or Engineering).
- Four (4) years of directly related experience.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Directly manages the delivery of assigned K-12 school capital projects.
- Manages multi-discipline projects involving architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines, etc.
- Identifies project requirements with clients.
- Coordinates the activities of all that support the project including in-house team members, private sector consultants, and contractors.
- Ensures that project scope, time, cost and quality objectives are met.
- Ensures all phases of project activities comply with relevant Government legislation, policies, guidelines, standards and procedures.
- Works with stakeholders and industry to achieve results, requiring extensive professional knowledge of project management principles including knowledge of procurement, design, and construction disciplines.
- Identifies all necessary resources required for the project team which can include in-house resources, other Alberta Education, School Boards, user groups, technical expertise.
- Manages project expenditures and budget management through all stages of project implementation to ensure maximum value within approved budget.
- Works with internal and/or external stakeholders to control design process and ensure progress along efficient timelines.
- Ensures design aligns with Ministry design principles.
- Determines the appropriate project delivery and tender process and evaluating construction bids to determine award of construction contracts.
- Maintains current project scope, cost and schedule information and reporting status.
- Manages consultant and architect contracts and determining payment of associated invoices.
- Represents the ministry on cross-government and external committees, promoting the ministry's interests and sharing information.
- Determines 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.
Benefits
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
