Facilities and Building Operations Project Manager

Location: 11738 Kingsway Avenue NW Edmonton, AB

Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate Found

Position Status: Full-time (40 hours/week) Temporary (1 Year Contract)

Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Building Operations, the Facilities and Building Operations Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering facility-related projects across the organization. This role ensures that office spaces, infrastructure upgrades, renovations, and other facility projects are executed on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational needs. The Facilities and Building Operations Project Manager will collaborate closely with internal teams, contractors, and service providers to ensure high-quality, safe, and functional work environments. The successful candidate must possess strong communication and organization skills, with the ability to foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of facility projects, ranging from small to large-scale initiatives, including renovations, expansions, relocations, office fit-outs, and other internal projects such as new building systems, technology implementations, key management, or facility upgrades.

• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets; track and report on progress, costs, and risks.

• Prepare comprehensive project reports, business cases, and recommendation documents for review and approval.

• Deliver presentations to leadership and stakeholders to secure project approvals and communicate progress updates.

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and safety requirements.

• Oversee procurement and management of contractors and service providers, including RFP processes, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring.

• Ensure minimal disruption to business operations during project implementation.

• Conduct site inspections and quality assurance checks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Prepare and maintain documentation, including ongoing update reports, drawings, specifications, permits, closeout reports, and lessons learned.

• Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive project management framework, including standardized processes, project matrices, templates, and tools to ensure consistency and efficiency across all projects.

• Collaborate with facility operations and leadership teams to align projects with organizational priorities.

• Manage stakeholder communication and provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and challenges.

• Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including leadership, staff, and business and community partners.

• Identify opportunities to improve space utilization, workplace safety, and sustainability.

• Present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, clients, visitors, and other external stakeholders.

• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience managing facilities, preferably in multi-site or multi-functional environments.

• Recognized strength in leading and engaging teams, creating a culture that promotes development of individual and organizational capacity.

• Exceptional strategic planning skills, including an ability to establish short- and long-term plans to meet key objectives of projects/initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, contracts, vendors, and operational performance.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with staff, visitors, vendors, and stakeholders.

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems.

• Self-motivated and demonstrated initiative in identifying and addressing operational deficiencies, process gaps, or other possible improvements to operations.

• Flexible and adaptable with an ability to thrive in a dynamic and changing environment..

• Ability to work under pressure and handle tense and stressful situations.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Exceptional project management and coordination skills with the ability to manage budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.

• Demonstrated experience preparing reports, business cases, and presentations for executive approval.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.) and MS Office Suite.

• Strong sense of ethics, professionalism, and political and cultural sensitivity.

• Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people. An in-depth understanding of the Otipemiswak Métis Government is an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Architectural Design, Facilities Management, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification an asset.

• 5+ years of experience in facility project management.

• In-depth knowledge of internal facility operations, workplace safety standards, maintenance requirements, and building systems management.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule of days, evenings, weekends, overnight stays, and holidays, as required. Ability and willingness to work on call to meet facility and service needs.

• Regular travel throughout the province of Alberta is a requirement.

• Reliable transportation and a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government and be part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.

• An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, history, and art.

• Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.

• Training and professional development opportunities.

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply! Apply online at http://albertametis.com/careers/.

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online one-way video interview. Should you have any concerns with completing the video interview, please reach out to Human Resources by responding to the email invitation. No phone calls please.