The Town of Sylvan Lake is a lakeside town in Central Alberta of over 13,000 people and growing rapidly. With close proximity to the major centers of Red Deer, Calgary and Edmonton, we can offer the amenities of a larger center with the relaxed living atmosphere offered by a smaller community. With abundant recreational activities, we have definitely earned the name of a “Town for all Seasons”! We are a growing and thriving municipality and as such the organization continues to move ahead in a progressive manner.

Reporting directly to the Director of Public Works, this key position is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering capital and other assigned organizational projects on time, within budget, and in accordance to specifications. The primary focus will be on project managing two main building projects – a new Fire Hall ($5M – currently under construction) and the NexSource Centre ($30M) – a recreation complex containing two ice rinks, curling rink, running track and multiple meeting rooms with construction commencing in 2015.

Responsibilities:

Establish a Project Charter for each approved project, defining the projects goals, objectives, risks, assumptions, staffing levels, roles and responsibilities, work breakdown structure, milestones, and deliverables.
Manage project activities throughout lifecycle, including tendering of projects, the allocation of adequate resources, scheduling, documentation, budget, and other factors necessary for success.
Conduct stakeholder meetings and forums in order to solicit feedback, input, and expectations; incorporate these into project plans and report back to stakeholders per a formal communications plan.
Make appropriate decisions in a timely basis that are consistent with project direction.
Closely monitor the progress and billing of third party workers, such as consultants, contractors and other specialists and track all project costs to ensure completion within budget.
Conduct project debriefings/post mortems in order to identify areas for improvement; make changes or recommendations based on findings.
Ensure contractors meet the requirements of Occupational Health and Safety and of the Town of Sylvan Lake safety program.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience with a strong knowledge of non- residential building construction.
Completion of PMI program or willingness to acquire this designation within a reasonable time period.
Demonstrated excellence in project delivery and execution of project management methods.
Proven ability to make timely decisions to ensure effective completion of the project.
Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary project team, facilitate discussions and achieve a balance of interests that align with long term directives.
Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic, and conflict resolutions skills.
Strong ability to work with engineering consultants, construction firms, contractors and the public to achieve the desired results.
It would also be desirable to be registered with PMI, ASET or APEGGA.

We are flexible with the employment arrangement and can accommodate a contract situation or an employment situation. Even if the arrangement is a contract situation, it could evolve into an employment situation depending on the situation and incumbent performance This is a tremendous opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefits package, including a wellness component. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying the position you are applying for, by the closing date to the undersigned.