Senior Project Manager

Titre du poste: Gestionnaire principal de projets – Secteur public (Architecture)

Description du poste

En tant que gestionnaire principal de projets, vous dirigez des projets d’architecture de grande envergure dans le secteur public, notamment pour des installations civiques, gouvernementales, de justice ou culturelles, ainsi que des mandats liés à des bâtiments parlementaires ou à des organismes de construction et de contrats publics. Vous travaillez dans un environnement hautement réglementé et transparent, où vous assurez la certitude des coûts, la gestion des risques et l’excellence de la livraison tout en coordonnant des équipes multidisciplinaires et de multiples parties prenantes sur des horizons de planification à long terme.

Responsabilités

• Diriger de bout en bout des projets d’architecture publics, y compris des bâtiments fédéraux, palais de justice, établissements correctionnels, postes de police et autres installations publiques.
• Gérer la portée, les budgets, les échéanciers et les risques des projets afin d’assurer la certitude des coûts et le respect des objectifs convenus.
• Coordonner les activités de conception et de projet entre les équipes internes multidisciplinaires et les partenaires externes, en assurant une communication claire et structurée.
• Travailler au sein de modèles d’approvisionnement complexes et de structures de gouvernance à multiples parties prenantes, en assurant la conformité aux exigences réglementaires et contractuelles.
• Superviser la production de livrables de conception et de documentation technique en veillant à la qualité, à la cohérence et au respect des normes du secteur public.
• Intégrer des stratégies de conception durables et résilientes dans les projets afin de répondre aux mandats publics en constante évolution.
• Équilibrer les exigences de sécurité, d’accessibilité et d’ouverture dans la conception des installations publiques afin de soutenir l’identité civique et la valeur à long terme pour la collectivité.
• Collaborer avec les parties prenantes, y compris les groupes communautaires et les partenaires autochtones, dans le cadre de processus de consultation inclusifs.
• Effectuer des visites fréquentes sur les sites des clients pour suivre l’avancement des travaux, résoudre les enjeux opérationnels et maintenir des relations de confiance.
• Préparer et présenter des mises à jour de projet, des rapports d’avancement et des recommandations aux clients et aux parties prenantes internes.
• Soutenir l’amélioration continue des processus de gestion de projet et contribuer à la culture de collaboration, d’innovation et d’excellence en conception.
• Participer au développement de la présence régionale, notamment dans des marchés clés comme Calgary, en représentant l’entreprise auprès des clients et partenaires locaux.

Compétences Essentielles

• Au moins 8 ans d’expérience en gestion de projets, idéalement dans des projets d’architecture ou de construction complexes.
• De 12 à 15+ années d’expérience en architecture, avec une exposition significative à des projets de bâtiments publics ou de justice.
• Expérience démontrée dans la livraison de projets tels que des bâtiments fédéraux, des palais de justice, des établissements correctionnels, des postes de police ou d’autres installations publiques.
• Compétences avancées en gestion de projets, incluant la planification, la coordination, la gestion des risques et le contrôle des coûts.
• Expérience en coordination de projets de conception, incluant la collaboration avec des architectes, ingénieurs et autres spécialistes.
• Capacité à travailler dans des environnements hautement réglementés et transparents avec de multiples parties prenantes.
• Solides aptitudes en communication orale et écrite, avec la capacité de présenter clairement des enjeux complexes à des publics variés.
• Capacité à gérer plusieurs priorités et projets simultanément dans des horizons de planification à long terme.
• Orientation marquée vers la qualité, la rigueur et l’excellence dans la livraison de projets.

Compétences Supplémentaires & qualifications

• Admissibilité à une cote de sécurité de fiabilité considérée comme un atout important.
• Expérience dans des projets impliquant des stratégies de conception durables et résilientes.
• Expérience dans des environnements à gouvernance complexe et à multiples parties prenantes.
• Intérêt à contribuer au développement de la présence de l’entreprise dans des marchés comme Calgary.
• Expérience au sein d’équipes multidisciplinaires d’architecture et d’ingénierie.
• Capacité démontrée à travailler de manière collaborative avec des clients, partenaires et collègues dans plusieurs régions géographiques.

Environnement De Travail

Vous évoluez au sein d’une firme d’architecture et d’ingénierie détenue par ses employés, qui compte une équipe multidisciplinaire de plusieurs centaines de professionnels actifs dans de nombreux secteurs de marché à l’échelle internationale. L’environnement de travail favorise la collaboration, l’intégration des idées et la recherche de solutions de conception holistiques qui soutiennent la réussite des clients. Le poste s’exerce dans un modèle hybride, avec la possibilité de travailler à distance ou à partir de bureaux situés notamment à Calgary, Toronto ou Ottawa. La semaine de travail est d’au moins 40 heures, sur une base salariale. Le rôle implique des visites fréquentes chez les clients, environ deux à trois fois par semaine, pour suivre les projets et maintenir un contact direct avec les parties prenantes. L’entreprise met de l’avant une culture fondée sur la passion pour le design, l’innovation, les pratiques durables et l’utilisation de la technologie pour faire progresser la qualité des projets.

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager – Public Sector (Architecture)

Job Description

As a Sr. Project Manager, you lead large-scale architectural projects in the public sector, including civic, government, justice and cultural facilities, as well as mandates related to parliamentary buildings or public construction and contracting bodies. You operate in a highly regulated and transparent environment, ensuring cost certainty, risk management and delivery excellence while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders across long-term planning horizons.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of public architecture projects, including federal buildings, courthouses, correctional facilities, police stations and other public facilities.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules and risks to ensure cost certainty and achievement of agreed objectives.
• Coordinate design and project activities across internal multidisciplinary teams and external partners, ensuring clear and structured communication.
• Work within complex procurement models and multi-stakeholder governance structures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Oversee the production of design deliverables and technical documentation, ensuring quality, consistency and alignment with public sector standards.
• Integrate sustainable and resilient design strategies into projects to meet evolving public mandates.
• Balance security, accessibility and openness requirements in the design of public facilities to support civic identity and long-term public value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including community groups and Indigenous partners, through inclusive engagement processes.
• Conduct frequent client site visits, approximately two to three times per week, to monitor progress, resolve on-site issues and maintain strong client relationships.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, progress reports and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation and design excellence.
• Contribute to the development of the firm’s regional presence, including key markets such as Calgary, by representing the organization with local clients and partners.

Essential Skills

• A minimum of 8 years of project management experience, ideally in complex architecture or construction projects.
• 12 to 15+ years of experience in architecture, with significant exposure to public or justice building projects.
• Proven experience delivering projects such as federal buildings, courthouses, correctional facilities, police stations or other public facilities.
• Advanced project management skills, including planning, coordination, risk management and cost control.
• Experience in project coordination for design work, including collaboration with architects, engineers and other specialists.
• Ability to operate effectively in highly regulated, transparent environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously within long-term planning horizons.
• Strong focus on quality, rigor and excellence in project delivery.

Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Eligibility for reliability security clearance is a strong asset.
• Experience with projects that incorporate sustainable and resilient design strategies.
• Experience working within complex governance and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Interest in contributing to the firm’s growth in markets such as Calgary.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary architecture and engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with clients, partners and colleagues across multiple regions.

Work Environment

You join an employee-owned architecture and engineering firm with a multidisciplinary team of several hundred professionals active across numerous market sectors internationally. The work environment emphasizes collaboration, integrated thinking and holistic design solutions that drive client success. The role operates in a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely or from offices in locations such as Calgary, Toronto or Ottawa. The position is full-time, with a minimum of 40 hours per week on a salaried basis. The role involves frequent client site visits, approximately two to three times per week, to stay close to project execution and stakeholder needs. The organization promotes a culture grounded in passion for design, innovation, sustainable practices and the use of technology to advance project quality and excellence.

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager – Public Sector (Architecture)

Job Description

As a Sr. Project Manager, you lead large-scale architectural projects in the public sector, including civic, government, justice and cultural facilities, as well as mandates related to parliamentary buildings or public construction and contracting bodies. You operate in a highly regulated and transparent environment, ensuring cost certainty, risk management and delivery excellence while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders across long-term planning horizons.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of public architecture projects, including federal buildings, courthouses, correctional facilities, police stations and other public facilities.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules and risks to ensure cost certainty and achievement of agreed objectives.
• Coordinate design and project activities across internal multidisciplinary teams and external partners, ensuring clear and structured communication.
• Work within complex procurement models and multi-stakeholder governance structures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Oversee the production of design deliverables and technical documentation, ensuring quality, consistency and alignment with public sector standards.
• Integrate sustainable and resilient design strategies into projects to meet evolving public mandates.
• Balance security, accessibility and openness requirements in the design of public facilities to support civic identity and long-term public value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including community groups and Indigenous partners, through inclusive engagement processes.
• Conduct frequent client site visits, approximately two to three times per week, to monitor progress, resolve on-site issues and maintain strong client relationships.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, progress reports and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation and design excellence.
• Contribute to the development of the firm’s regional presence, including key markets such as Calgary, by representing the organization with local clients and partners.

Essential Skills

• A minimum of 8 years of project management experience, ideally in complex architecture or construction projects.
• 12 to 15+ years of experience in architecture, with significant exposure to public or justice building projects.
• Proven experience delivering projects such as federal buildings, courthouses, correctional facilities, police stations or other public facilities.
• Advanced project management skills, including planning, coordination, risk management and cost control.
• Experience in project coordination for design work, including collaboration with architects, engineers and other specialists.
• Ability to operate effectively in highly regulated, transparent environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously within long-term planning horizons.
• Strong focus on quality, rigor and excellence in project delivery.

Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Eligibility for reliability security clearance is a strong asset.
• Experience with projects that incorporate sustainable and resilient design strategies.
• Experience working within complex governance and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Interest in contributing to the firm’s growth in markets such as Calgary.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary architecture and engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with clients, partners and colleagues across multiple regions.

Work Environment

You join an employee-owned architecture and engineering firm with a multidisciplinary team of several hundred professionals active across numerous market sectors internationally. The work environment emphasizes collaboration, integrated thinking and holistic design solutions that drive client success. The role operates in a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely or from offices in locations such as Calgary, Toronto or Ottawa. The position is full-time, with a minimum of 40 hours per week on a salaried basis. The role involves frequent client site visits, approximately two to three times per week, to stay close to project execution and stakeholder needs. The organization promotes a culture grounded in passion for design, innovation, sustainable practices and the use of technology to advance project quality and excellence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Toronto, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.