Project Manager – Capital Projects-Asikiw Mostos O’pikinawasiwin (AMO) Society
Location AMO office, Louis Bull Tribe, Maskwacîs, Alberta — on site
Employment type Full-time, term position tied to capital project delivery
Start date Immediately
Reports to Executive Director
Required designations PMP and P.Eng
Salary Dependent on experience (DOE), plus benefits
Closing date Open until a suitable candidate is found
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Project Manager – Capital Projects is responsible for leading the planning,
development, implementation, and delivery of capital infrastructure projects that support Child and Family Services.
The successful candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of capital projects — from feasibility study and planning
through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and occupancy — and will be accountable for scope,
schedule, budget, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination. The role also supports governance development,
stakeholder engagement, funding administration, and coordination with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Tribe
leadership, consultants, contractors, and partner organizations.
This position requires a strong technical background in engineering, architecture, or construction management,
combined with proven project management experience and the ability to work collaboratively with First Nations
communities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Capital Project Management
• Lead the planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of capital infrastructure projects
supporting Child and Family Services.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, procurement, risk, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain the master project schedule, budget, cash-flow forecasts, and risk register.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, project consultants, contractors, and other technical specialists, ensuring
contract compliance and quality standards.
• Review design submissions, technical specifications, construction documents, and cost estimates.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, health and
safety requirements, and funding agreements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Manage contract administration, change orders, project documentation, and project close-out activities.
Procurement, Funding and Financial Administration
• Administer tendering and procurement in accordance with AMO policy and funding-agency (ISC) requirements.
• Support the preparation and administration of capital funding submissions, cash-flow requests, and fundingagreement reporting.
• Review and approve progress claims, change orders, and payment certificates in coordination with the Finance
department.
• Track budget-to-actual performance, commitments, and forecasts, and report variances promptly to senior
leadership.
• Maintain complete project records to support audit, funder review, and asset capitalization requirements.
Governance, Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement
• Support the development of project governance structures, terms of reference, and decision-making processes.
• Provide regular progress reporting to AMO senior leadership and the Board, including milestone status, budgetto-actual variance, and risk updates.
• Coordinate with Indigenous Services Canada, Louis Bull Tribe leadership, community stakeholders, and partner
organizations throughout project delivery.
• Lead engagement sessions and communicate project progress in a clear, culturally respectful manner.
Health, Safety and Compliance
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental compliance across the construction site.
• Ensure the project meets all applicable building codes, engineering standards, and permit conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation — required.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) registered, or eligible to register, with APEGA — required.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing capital infrastructure or construction
projects.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, and project
close-out.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, architects, and engineering teams.
• Experience with government-funded infrastructure programs is preferred.
• Experience working with First Nations communities or Indigenous organizations is considered a significant asset.
• Valid driver’s licence and the ability to be on site in the Louis Bull Tribe reserve area.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Strong understanding of construction project management principles and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of building codes, construction standards, procurement processes, and contract administration.
• Working knowledge of the Alberta Building Code, occupational health and safety, and permitting processes.
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, scheduling, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in culturally respectful environments and build strong relationships with First
Nations leadership and communities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) capital funding programs.
• Familiarity with First Nations Child and Family Services legislation and jurisdiction initiatives.
• Experience delivering health, education, social service, or community infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles and asset management planning.
WHAT WE OFFER
• The opportunity to lead a high-impact capital project serving children, families, and community.
• Competitive compensation (DOE) with a comprehensive benefits package.
• A collaborative, culturally grounded, mission-driven work environment.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé, together with proof of PMP and P.Eng
designations, at their earliest convenience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the posting will remain
open until the position is filled.
Email: hr@amosociety.ca
Subject line: Project Manager – Capital Projects, AMO Society
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