Job Information

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR 88190

Ministry: Infrastructure

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (3 year contract)

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 29, 2026

Classification: Manager, Zone 2

Salary: $3,920.66 - $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/year)

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.

Please review Infrastructure to learn more and what it has to offer.

Role Responsibilities

The Project Manager directly manages the delivery of assigned K-12 school capital projects. The Project Manager manages multi-discipline projects involving architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines, etc. As the project team leader, the Project Manager 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.

The Project

Manager ensures all phases of project activities comply with relevant Government legislation, policies, guidelines, standards and procedures. A key component of this position is working with stakeholders and industry to achieve results, requiring extensive professional knowledge of project management principles including knowledge of procurement, design, and construction disciplines.

The primary responsibilities for the Project Manager include, but are not limited to:

- Identifying all necessary resources required for the project team which can include in-house resources, other Alberta Education, School Boards, user groups, technical expertise.
- Managing project expenditures and budget management through all stages of project implementation to ensure maximum value within approved budget.




- Working with internal and/or external stakeholders to control design process and ensure progress along efficient timelines. Ensures design aligns with Ministry design principles.
- Determining the appropriate project delivery and tender process and evaluating construction bids to determine award of construction contracts.
- Maintaining current project scope, cost and schedule information and reporting status.
- Managing consultant and architect contracts and determining payment of associated invoices.
- Representing the ministry on cross-government and external committees, promoting the ministry's interests and sharing information.
- Determining 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.

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APS Competencies

Competencies 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.

Creative Problem Solving: Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues: Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems.

Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes: Creates opportunities for improvement.

Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles: Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges.

Build Collaborative Environments: Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes: Involves stakeholders and shares resources.

Qualifications

Required:

- University graduation in a field related to the position assignment (e.g. Architecture or Engineering).
- Four (4) years of directly related experience.

Equivalency: Related experience or education 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 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.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This position is a Temporary,



full time role (3-year contract) with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm). Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

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 we have to offer:

- Working for the Alberta Public Service.
- Management Employee 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.

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 online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

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 also 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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jane McEwen at [email protected].

📌 Project Manager (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton