Senior Project Manager, Public Sector Buildings

Tiree•Alberta, Canada, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will lead and deliver enabling projects within active municipal and provincial environments, such as government buildings, civic facilities, courthouses, administrative offices, and other public-sector building assets. Experience working within municipal, provincial, or broader public-sector building environments is strongly preferred. You will act as a trusted advisor to public-sector clients, navigating complex stakeholder environments while supporting the delivery of projects that improve operational efficiency, building performance, and long-term asset resilience. This opportunity is being offered as a consulting and/or fixed-term contract engagement and is not a permanent full-time employee position.

Requirements

8–10+ years of project management experience, including direct experience within municipal, provincial, public-sector, or similarly complex occupied building environments
Demonstrated experience delivering capital, infrastructure, or enabling projects such as renovations, retrofits, space reconfigurations, or building system upgrades
Strong ability to manage end-to-end project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder coordination
Experience working in public-sector or similarly regulated, stakeholder-heavy environments where operational continuity is critical
Confident client-facing communicator with the ability to provide clear updates, recommendations, and guidance to municipal and/or provincial stakeholders
Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams
Calm, solutions-focused leadership style with the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-impact environments
Ability to work on-site at client and project sites across Alberta as required by project needs

Nice To Haves

PMP designation or equivalent certification considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver projects within active municipal and provincial building environments, ensuring strong outcomes across scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality
Manage project delivery from planning through execution, with a focus on coordinating activities within occupied or operational public-sector facilities
Work closely with municipal and provincial stakeholders to ensure project activities align with operational needs and minimize disruption to public services
Oversee coordination of consultants and contractors, including design and construction partners
Translate technical and project details into clear updates, recommendations, and reporting for clients and stakeholders
Identify and manage project risks, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations
Support governance, decision-making, and successful transition of upgraded or newly delivered spaces into operational use