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Project Manager

Government of Alberta · Ministry of Forestry and Parks

This job in plain words

This Project Manager job leads capital infrastructure projects on Crown land, such as parks and public lands, for the Ministry of Forestry and Parks. It is posted for several Alberta locations, including Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Grande Prairie, Hinton and Cochrane, and offers both temporary and permanent full-time work.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. The posting does not state citizenship or work permit rules.

Education
Bachelor's degree · Four-year degree in engineering or science major. A two-year technical diploma in civil engineering or similar may be considered.
Experience
At least four years of progressively responsible experience managing capital infrastructure or construction projects. One year of education can count for one year of experience, and the reverse.
Job type
Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Temporary and permanent positions.

What they ask for:

  • Four-year degree in engineering or science
  • At least four years managing capital infrastructure or construction projects
  • Valid Class 5 driver's licence
  • Experience with tender packages and contract administration
  • Ability to read technical drawings and engineering reports
  • Skills in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and Outlook

What you would do

  • Plan, run, control and close out assigned capital projects
  • Oversee design work and keep projects on schedule
  • Manage project budgets, cost controls and forecasts
  • Prepare tender documents and support contract administration
  • Monitor consultant and contractor performance and quality
  • Conduct site inspections and resolve technical issues

How to apply

Apply online through the official Alberta posting. Your resume should show clear dates, including months and years, for all education and work experience.

Good to know:

  • The posting is open until suitable candidates are found.
  • Candidates pay their own costs for required documents, checks and interview travel.
  • A Grande Prairie retention allowance of $6,000 per year is offered for positions in that area.
  • The competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower level.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the Government of Alberta career site counts: read it before you apply.

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