Senior Project Manager

Job Information
Job Title: Senior Project Manager 
Job Requisition ID: 87201
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent 
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 21, 2026
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 1 
Salary: $4,267.20 to $5,822.26 bi-weekly ($111,373 - $151,960/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. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service
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. 
For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit: http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca

Role Responsibilities

Lead complex capital projects that shape the facilities Albertans rely on.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of safe, functional, sustainable, and cost-effective government facilities. You will provide strategic direction throughout the project lifecycle, balancing client requirements, technical standards, budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder priorities.
You will be responsible for
• Leading major capital projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Defining project scope, objectives, budgets, schedules, governance, and resource requirements.
• Developing procurement strategies and overseeing consultant, contractor, and contract management activities.
• Managing project risks, expenditures, commitments, changes, and performance against established requirements.
• Providing technical oversight to ensure designs and construction meet client needs, contract requirements, codes, and standards.
• Building collaborative relationships with client ministries, senior leaders, technical experts, industry partners, and other stakeholders.
• Resolving complex project, design, construction, contractual, and stakeholder issues.
• Leading, coaching, and developing multidisciplinary project delivery teams.
The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

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: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.
Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes. Uses variety of resources to monitor own performance standards. Acknowledges even indirect responsibility. Commits to what is good for Albertans even if not immediately accepted. Reaches goals consistent with APS direction.
Develop Self and Others: Seeks out learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities. Reflects on performance and identifies development opportunities. Takes initiative to stay current. Shares with the team even when not asked. Actively coaches and mentors’ direct reports.
Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict. Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress. Facilitates communication and collaboration. Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset. Credits others and gets talent recognized. Promotes collaboration and commitment. 

Qualifications

Required: University graduation in Architecture, Engineering or related, PLUS six (6) years related experience or equivalency as described.
Equivalency: 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.
For Example: 
Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 9 year of experience
Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 8 years of experience
Related minimum 10 years of experience
Must-Haves
• Senior-level project management experience delivering large, complex building or infrastructure projects. 
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and quality throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Experience overseeing consultant and contractor procurement, contract administration, and project delivery. 
• Strong knowledge of building design, construction practices, codes, regulations, and project delivery methodologies. 
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating diverse stakeholder groups. 
• Proven ability to resolve complex technical, contractual, financial, and stakeholder issues. 
• Strong communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills. 
• Experience managing project finances, contractual commitments, and change control.
Assets
• Experience delivering major government, public-sector, or institutional facility projects. 
• Knowledge of government operations, policies, legislation, and service delivery environments. 
• Knowledge of contract law, public procurement practices, and governance frameworks. 
• Experience working with senior executives, government officials, and project sponsors. 
• Experience leading community consultations, stakeholder engagement initiatives, or politically sensitive projects. 
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability principles and sustainable building practices. 
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing project team members. 
• Professional designation or membership such as PMP, AAA, or APEGA.

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

Notes

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Edmonton 
Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience as they relate to the role

• 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 Kemi Adebola at Kemi.Adebola@gov.ab.ca.