Senior Project Manager

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Highways is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to join the Construction Delivery team of the Provincial Construction Branch to work in Saskatoon.

Reporting to the Director, Construction Delivery as a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for directing,

managing and administering Ministry's construction projects within the province. Work will focus on managing construction delivery by internal resources and commissioning consultants to administer construction projects, and liaising with the consultants throughout the commissioned projects. Work will also include providing direction, support and mentoring for the Construction Delivery Project Managers and their teams and the provision of technical expertise related to contract management, reports, budget estimates, road designs, constructability and the provision of engineering services.

The successful candidate will represent or participate on behalf of the unit in the resolution of issues raised by private individuals, public agencies and external stakeholders. As a Senior Project Manager, you will support and act on behalf of the Construction Delivery Director at meetings, initiate changes in Ministry policies, specifications and procedures and lead or participate in Ministry task forces.

This position focuses primarily on consultant-led project delivery and is responsible for holding consultants, contractors, and team members accountable for project performance and results.

• Provides leadership to a team to manage project quality and risks to meet project deadlines.
• Applies professional engineering concepts, principles, practices and standards used in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the provincial highways and associated works to ensure the effective delivery of the ministry’s capital and preservation programs.
• Plans, organizes and collaborates with clients and stakeholders.
• Develops and documents technical standards and specifications related to pavement surfacing designs, road materials, laboratory and field testing, quality control and quality assurance.
• Assesses pavement surfacing designs and perform pavement construction audits and site investigations of various works.
• Provides technical advice on road material issues and surfacing matters to support the successful delivery of quality construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Researches innovative engineering solutions to issues concerning highways construction and preservation.
• Prepares technical reports, monitors and documents progress of surfacing and research activities, and delivers technical presentations and training.

Job Capabilities:

In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who:

• Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
• Demonstrates innovation and supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions.
• Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes.
• Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
• Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
• Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• You must be registered as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS);
• Or possess an equivalent designation, with several years of extensive experience and knowledge of project management, asset management, maintenance and preservation, operations, design, construction, contract administration and contract law
• Limited licence from APEGS to practice Highway Design and Construction will be considered an equivalent qualification

  The ideal candidate will

• Bring creative and innovative solutions to complex issues
• Will apply professional engineering concepts, principles, practices and standards used in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the provincial highways, other transportation infrastructure and associated works to ensure the effective delivery of the Ministry's capital and major preservation programs. This position will work closely with other units and branches in the province such as Design, Project Support Office, Planning, Policy, Network Planning, Operation and Maintenance (Insert bulleted technical knowledge and technical skills here.)

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level C)
• Managing Talent (Level C)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.