Project Manager, Major Capital Projects

Facilities Management ensures SAIT's buildings and grounds are safe, functional and welcoming. Join a team dedicated to equipping learners and faculty with state-of-the-art spaces through sustainable growth.  

The Opportunity

Job classification : P2043 - Project Coordinator

Salary range: $90,000 - $125,000 

Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. 

Hours per week: 37.5

Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year

Position End Date: December 31, 2027

Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, February 27, 2026

SAIT is seeking a Project Manager to join our Major Capital Projects team within Facilities department.

Reporting to the Director of Major Capital Projects (MCP), Facilities Management, the Project Manager is responsible for managing and delivering major capital projects.

The Project Manager will support the development and stewardship of major capital facility developments. This role leads external consultants and contractors and collaborates with internal stakeholders to deliver major renovations and new construction projects for academic and administrative facilities.

• Lead the planning and execution of major capital projects.
• Manage the transition to operations and activation of major capital projects, coordinating with execution teams to ensure operational readiness and occupancy.
• Oversee logistics related to space readiness, furniture, technology, signage, and accessibility.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, schedules, and risk registers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Design and deliver communication plans to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout all project phases.
• Build strong relationships across campus to support collaboration and alignment with institutional priorities and culture.
• Facilitate decision‑making through established governance structures, including steering committees and working groups.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and reports for executive leadership and governance bodies.
• Lead communication and engagement strategies to support organizational change and project adoption.
• Lead efforts to ensure strategic alignment between construction handover and operationalization of major capital projects.
• Ensure operational requirements are identified, communicated, and integrated into project delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement activation and move‑in plans that enable a smooth transition from construction to operations.
• Coordinate with facilities management and other departments to ensure readiness for occupancy and ongoing operations.

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Architecture, construction project management, interior design, engineering. 
• 2-5 years of experience leading Projects in construction, design, facilities, or consultant Project Management.  
• 5-7 years of experience working in construction projects, consultant team, or project management for facilities.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential would be an asset.
• Knowledge of construction documentation, building operations, maintenance, and energy systems.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver effective presentations. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to work accurately and effectively to ensure deadlines are met.  
• Proven success in leading and delegating to a large team of general contractors, consultants, and in-house resources.
• Experience overseeing and managing consultants and contractors is an asset. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team We know being ghosted is the worst, so be assured – you'll hear from us either way. We take time to review each submission carefully and promise not to vanish.  

Together, we build bold futures  

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including: 

- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing 

- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported 

- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate 

- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account  

- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses  

- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence 

- Excellent dining options on campus 

- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes 

And the perks keep on coming  

About SAIT 

At SAIT, we're building bold futures. We're a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.  

Named one of Alberta's Top Employers, we're driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you're looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you've found it here. 

We're committed to community and belonging 

Community and belonging 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 Community and Belonging at SAIT.