Project Manager

Edmonton Regional Airport Authority • Nisku, AB

13d • Onsite

About The Position

A gateway for transportation, connection, and innovation, Edmonton Airports (YEG) is a self-funded, not-for-profit corporation driving economic prosperity for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region and beyond. YEG is Canada’s fifth-busiest airport by passenger traffic and the largest major Canadian airport by land area, generating an economic output of over $5.4 billion and supporting over 22,500 jobs. From initiatives like Airport City Sustainability Campus to being the first in Canada to begin regularly scheduled drone delivery and working towards being net-zero by 2050, YEG is a global leader in the aviation industry. YEG approaches equity, diversity, and inclusion by creating ‘an airport for everyone.
Edmonton Airports employs 250-300 employees, offering challenging, rewarding opportunities that allows team members to thrive in what they do. The work culture is known for being open, collaborative, and inclusive. Recognizing that great work gets accomplished when people enjoy what they’re doing, successes and milestones are always celebrated. As strong believers in the power of setting professional goals and continuously encouraging team members to do so on a regular basis, YEG appreciates feedback on how it can support and enhance partnerships that exist on the corporate team. YEG values opportunities to create diversity within teams, including backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ways of working together. Seeking positive, enthusiastic people who are not afraid to take on challenges, YEG aims to create a community of unique individuals to allow for expanded ideas, perspectives, and better business decisions. A core value of YEG is "investing in our talent" and it considers professional development, specialty training, and career growth among its top priorities to expand team member skillset and continue evolving as new technology and ideas evolve.
In addition to propelling a positive work culture internally, the airport land is home to over 250 businesses looking to expand tourism, entertainment, cargo logistics, manufacturing, sustainability, innovative technology development, and commercialization. The Airport City Sustainability Campus and the Alberta Aerospace and Technology Centre provide opportunities for businesses to push the boundaries in fields like AI, drones, reforestation, and energy sources such as hydrogen. Edmonton Airports also owns and operates Villeneuve Airport (ZVL), the premier general aviation airport and flight training facility in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
With around 50 non-stop destinations and 12 airline partners, YEG is continuing to offer more flights to more places, while ensuring a safe, sustainable, and welcoming environment for all.
As the Project Manager, you will be accountable to provide project management services for Edmonton Airports’ Capital Program. The Capital Program at Edmonton Airports consists of a variety of project types supporting our Maintenance, Growth and Real Estate Development priorities and the individual project values range between $50K to several million dollars. Focus will initially be on Airside and/or civil projects with an opportunity to deliver a wide variety of work.

Requirements

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in engineering, construction, or related field.
• A professional designation or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Project Management Professional designation is considered an asset
• 5+ years of project management experience managing increasingly complex, multi-year capital projects in a heavily regulated environment where avoidance of operational interruptions is paramount
• Solid foundation and understanding of project management methodologies
• Experience in Airfield/Airside focused projects is an asset
• Experience in real estate and commercial development is an asset
• Experience/knowledge of airport construction/operations is an asset
• Experience writing project reports and executive summaries
• Strong knowledge of construction and design
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work in a cross-functional, highly complex, operational environment; ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a productive manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized
• A strong leader with exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• A strong multitasker with excellent prioritizing skills
• Able to manage difficult situations and overcome them in a professional and constructive manner
• Proactive in dealing with emerging issues as soon as they arise
• Strong interpersonal skills for fostering productive relationships and creating a collaborative working environment
• Ability to analyze, communicate and address complex issues independently and/or with the support of project resources
• Experience with project management systems and collaboration tools (MS Project, Teams, etc.)
• Intermediate level computer skill in windows-based applications (Excel, Access, Work Packages)
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent)
• Ability to secure and maintain appropriate airport security clearance and acceptable criminal record check

Nice To Haves

• A Project Management Professional designation is considered an asset
• Experience in Airfield/Airside focused projects is an asset
• Experience in real estate and commercial development is an asset
• Experience/knowledge of airport construction/operations is an asset

Responsibilities

• Successfully execute projects achieving budget, schedule, scope and quality requirements in accordance with internal project management processes using strong leadership and project management technical skills
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop project scope, budget estimates, resource requirements and procurement and execution strategies that achieve business needs.
• Share your expertise in project delivery with other internal groups as an internal subject matter expert
• Exemplify high safety standards ensuring safety compliance on every project and regularly report on safety targets
• Contribute to achieving business goals by utilizing your skills to complete other assigned objectives as required to achieve Edmonton Airports’ Strategy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree