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.
- A valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence is required for this position.
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 project.
Responsibilities
- Directly manages the delivery of assigned K-12 school capital projects, including managing multi-discipline projects involving architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
- 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.
- 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.
- Manages the planning, execution, control, and closure of assigned capital projects within approved scope, cost, and schedule.
- Reads and interprets architectural and engineering drawings.
- Understands related contracts language, claim review and dispute resolution process.
- Ensures that school capital projects are delivered in accordance with the requirements of the latest version of the School Capital Manual and approved project scope.
- 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.
- Directs consultants to ensure quality control of deliverables, such as building system start-up/verification reports, design reports and contract documents, and to ensure completeness and compliance with ministry standards and guidelines, and code requirements including LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
- Develops Ministerial briefings and correspondence on project-related issues.
- Determines appropriate project delivery and tender process and evaluates construction bids to determine award of construction contracts.
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
