Senior Project Manager

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Design Delivery, the Design Branch of the Ministry of Highways is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent engineering, interpersonal and consultative skills to join their team in Regina, Saskatoon or Prince Albert.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will assist the Director in managing the evaluation, planning, and delivery of functional studies. The Senior Project Manager must assess the scope of each project, analyze the required resources and the timing of each project, and monitor implementation of project management plans necessary to safely, efficiently and effectively complete the work. You will support and act on behalf of your Director at meetings to determine provincial interests on long-term infrastructure goals and objectives, including working with internal and external stakeholders.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will provide leadership to a team comprised of Project Managers and Technicians to successfully manage project risks and quality and meet project deadlines.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Director in managing the evaluation, planning and delivery of functional studies;
• Hiring and managing engineering consultants, project managers, and technicians to assist in project delivery;
• Requesting, verifying, and analyzing required background information;
• Ensuring consistent application of ministry standards and specifications;
• Updating project information, schedules, and costs in the project management software (e-Builder);
• Working in collaboration with the ministry’s other business units in the development and optimization of project management processes;
• Representing the ministry in dealings with private individuals, public agencies, and external stakeholders; and
• Assisting in various activities required to deliver the functional planning program:
• A team player who uses consultative and facilitation skills to meet the goals of the region;

To qualify for this position, you will be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Licensee with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).

• 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.
• Plans, organizes and collaborates with clients and stakeholders.
• Develops and documents technical standards and specifications related to functional studies.
• Assesses pavement surfacing designs and perform pavement construction audits and site investigations of various works.
• Provides technical advice to support the successful delivery of functional planning study projects.
• Prepares technical reports, monitors and documents progress of project 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:

• Working knowledge of theory and application of highway planning, design and construction principles and concepts;
• Working Knowledge in project management principles, contract administration and contract law; and
• A general knowledge of The Highways and Transportation Act, Highways Traffic Act, Cities Act and Municipalities Act, and
• The Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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.