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
SAIT is seeking a Senior Project Manager
to lead a major capital project and oversee the delivery of the new Taylor Family Campus Centre.
Reporting to the Director of Major Capital Projects, Facilities Management
, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery from construction through activation and operations readiness. This role manages all aspects of project delivery, operational readiness, and change management, ensuring smooth transitions that enhance the campus experience and align with institutional priorities.
This is a high-impact role, that offers the chance to manage a complex, multi-disciplinary project in collaboration with leading industry professionals. The Senior Project Manager will play a critical role in guiding the successful operational handover of this landmark facility.
Key Opportunities:
• Meaningful Mission – The opportunity to lead major capital projects on a campus, with a lasting impact to SAIT’s Community and Student Life.
• High visibility, high impact – Transition to operations, influencing how the new transformative facility welcomes SAIT and surrounding communities.
• Multi-discipline collaboration – Leading and delivery of complex, multi-faceted major project for higher education institution, working with leading industry professionals.
NOTE: This is a 2-year Temporary contract.
Job Classification
: P2043 - Project Coordinator
Salary Range
: $100,000 - $125,000
Hours Per Week
: 37.5
Paid Leave
: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
Position End Date
: December 31, 2027
Posting closing date
: November 28, 2025 at 4pm
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.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.
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