Senior Project Manager

SAIT’s Facilities Management department serves as steward of its building and grounds, ensuring physical operations are maintained and that spaces are safe, secure, functional and inviting for all who use them. We are guided by SAIT’s shared priorities of sustainable growth, innovation in applied education and student success — our work contributes to that.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Major Capital Projects, Facilities Management, the Senior Project Manager will primarily be responsible for management and delivery of transition to operations and activation of major capital projects; coordination with major capital project execution team for operational readiness and occupancy; leadership of external consultants/contractors, and coordination with internal clients for project delivery of requirements for ongoing operations of major renovations and new construction facilities. 

The Senior Project Manager will act as SAIT’s owner representative to numerous industry partners, major capital project clients, consultants and contractors and is ultimately accountable for the project team’s deliverables, including accuracy and efficiencies of overall project execution. Projects within Major Capital Projects will typically be greater than $25M million dollars.

NOTE: This is a 2 year temporary contract.

Job classification : P2043 - Project Coordinator
Salary range: $ 76,547.00 - $125,125.00
Paid Leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
# of positions: 1
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Position End Date: September 1, 2027
Posting closing date: Until position is filled

About SAIT
 
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers , we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
 
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
 
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT

At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

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