Senior Project Manager, Major Projects

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to influence and oversee major capital projects across Strathcona County? The Senior Project Manager, Major Projects, leads the delivery of complex capital projects, including fire stations, recreation centres, and major facility rehabilitations.

This role oversees the full project lifecycle from concept through design, construction, commissioning and the warranty phase. It includes managing the design process to completion of construction documents, and leading construction-phase activities such as contract administration, budget and schedule control, and change management.

Working with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, the Senior Project Manager ensures projects meet operational requirements, County standards, and community expectations. The role balances technical, operational, and political considerations while facilitating stakeholder engagement to support informed decisions and optimized project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with interested parties to determine the project needs and establish project goals, objectives, and performance metrics aligned with the County vision and strategic objectives
• Develop comprehensive project plans and schedules, including identifying and mitigating project risks and constraints 
• Work with the project team and interested parties to establish a comprehensive budget that accounts for all project costs, including design, construction, and other associated project costs
• Lead and coordinate integrated design workshops to foster collaboration and innovation in the design process, working closely with architects, engineers, and other design team members to develop sustainable and cost-effective design solutions
• Review design documents and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements, regulations, and industry best practices
• Oversee the execution of construction activities, monitoring progress, quality, and safety performance
• Foster a collaborative work environment among contractors, subcontractors, and project team members to optimize construction sequencing and coordination
• Implement lean construction principles and practices to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance project delivery outcomes
• Implement robust cost monitoring and control processes to track project expenditures against the budget, ensuring that all change orders are properly documented, approved, and communicated to all relevant interested parties
• Provide regular updates on the project's financial performance and any budget variances, cost-saving initiatives or financial risks to interested parties, executive management, and project team
• Coordinate the completion and turnover of project deliverables, including closeout documentation, as-built drawings, and warranties, including conducting comprehensive inspections and quality assessments to ensure that all work meets project requirements and standards
• Provide regular project updates and presentations to Senior leadership
• Oversee and manage the facility commissioning process to ensure the building is performing to meet the design intent 
• Facilitate post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to identify opportunities for continuous improvement 
• Provide leadership and mentoring of internal staff, including direct reports
• Facilitate internal Team meetings and promote a positive work environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related field from an accredited University or College
• Professional Engineer with 7 years of experience or a Professional Licensee (Engineering) or a Professional Technologist with 9 years of direct experience with facility construction and construction project management is required for this senior-level position
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite of applications as well as Adobe Acrobat Pro and Bluebeam Studio. Familiarity with construction software tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), project management software, and scheduling software is required
• Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Lean, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Progressive Design Build and Construction Management, and public tendering with projects valued at $25+ million
• Proven experience in managing building construction projects, providing the owner’s leadership of the technical design, engineering consultants and construction management services
• Excellent project and contract management knowledge supplemented with formal training
• Direct working knowledge of various construction delivery methodologies including IPD, Design-Bid-Build, Design Build” and Construction Management
• Ability to effectively identify issues, clearly explain changes and obtain consensus when a new direction is required to meet the goals of the project
• Ability to quickly gain the respect of all project team members and stakeholders through personal integrity, experience, communication and professional skills.  This includes the County’s project working team to the larger design and construction teams
• Working in constrained timeframes, ability to prepare and present reports, briefing documents or presentations for audiences ranging from the project team to Councillors
• In-depth knowledge of Alberta Building Code, construction and facility terminology and methods and Occupational Health and Safety regulations as it relates to new building construction
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and ensure compliance

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits  
• Willingness and ability to work in inclement weather performing on-site inspections and related duties using mandatory safety devices
• Ability and willingness to work outside regular working hours on occasion

Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta.  Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.  

Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
  • Extended health and dental coverage   
  • Health and wellness spending account   
  • Life and disability insurance 
  • Retirement and pension programs 
  • Paid and unpaid leave programs 
  • Earned day off program
  • Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.  

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.