Project Manager I

**Number of positions available: 1** **Salary: Authority Band 10 (112,456.50 $116,961.00 $121,621.50 $126,496.50)** **Term Length: 16 Month Term (September 2024 - December 2025)** **Closing Date: September 24, 2024** **OUR TEAM** If you are passionate about your work and thrive in a fast paced environment, then you will fit right in with this group. Our Terminal Construction and Civil Construction teams are always on the go and work very closely with many internal and external stakeholders to ensure the continuous development and improvement of our international airport. We are more than just planes and tarmacs. Our purpose travels beyond our runway into the communities we serve. We are about connections, stories, and life-defining adventures. We are committed to fostering an environment where our people are rewarded through meaningful work experiences. The Calgary Airport Authority manages and operates YYC Calgary International Airport and YBW Springbank Airport and collaborates with the many partners who make up YYC - from airlines to government agencies and retail outlets. This is an exciting time to join our #YYCCrew and drive YYC forward as one of Canada"s best airports **WHAT YOU WILL DO** Reporting to the General Manager, Terminal Construction, the Project Manager I is responsible for the overall management of the projects assigned. This requires the Project Manager I to perform duties essential to effective project management. The projects will include construction or restoration where the result is a tangible improvement to the airport facility. These projects can be anything from the construction and renovation of various airport facilities, such as passenger terminals, security checkpoints, and parking facilities. The range of projects can vary from small and technically straight forward to very large and technically complex - often exceeding several million dollars in construction value. The Project Manager I will likely oversee multiple projects simultaneously. **RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**: - Develop project charters with internal clients, report progress to internal clients, supervisors, and other stakeholders as required - Conduct design and status review meetings - Monitor schedules, estimate design and construction durations, set and communicate project milestones - Responsible for the management of all costs on individual projects and all elements within a project including establishing project budgets, tracking and updating project costs, and forecasting monthly cash flows for each project - Identify potential risks during project charter phase and implement risk management plans. - Act as the central point of contact for all information distribution regarding a project including extensive communication with the numerous project partners and participants (i.e. regulatory agencies, government, emergency services and internal departments) that may be affected by specific project activities - Works closely with Airport Operations to ensure detailed operational plans & schedules are prepared, communicated and managed - Manages project challenges and operational difficulties that are complex and conducts work in environments that are currently overextended or near capacity; completing this work within very stringent and tight operational windows - Prepares Terms of References and related technical and legal documentation, and subsequently directs the contracting process in order to retain Architectural, Engineering and other specialized consultants - Participates in consultant selection and is the primary negotiator for the Authority with respect to consultant fees while verifying that the consultant has met the requirements of the scope of work and controls against unwanted extra work (“scope creep”) - Plans, organizes and delivers the activities related to Construction Tenders through collaborative work with the Supply Chain Department, and then manages the construction through all phases of the project, including quality control of materials and construction methods **WHAT YOU BRING** - Post-Secondary education in Engineering, Architecture or a Technical School graduate in a Construction related discipline. - Strong knowledge of project life cycle and PM methodologies - 3+ years of experience managing projects - Experience with managing projects with budgets in excess of $1M - Strong working knowledge of current construction cost estimating methods - Experience in the design, inspection or construction will be considered an asset. - Professional designation such as P. Eng. or PMP will be considered an asset - Experience in cost estimating, construction or inspection will be considered an asset. - Applies conflict management skills and expertise to persuade and negotiate effective resolution of issues **WHAT ELSE** - Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) - Meet requirements of a