SaskTel is seeking an experienced Construction Program Manager to lead major infrastructure projects.

This person will oversee large-scale construction initiatives from inception to completion. They will be responsible for managing all phases of projects including—planning, procurement, execution, and close-out—while coordinating internal teams, external consultants, and key stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

Lead the delivery of complex commercial construction programs with significant organizational impact.

Manage budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.

Provide strategic oversight and reporting to senior leadership.

Ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are met at every stage.

If you have a proven track record in delivering major construction projects, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for driving excellence—we want to hear from you!

Program Manager (Corporate Services Construction Management) 

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Location: Regina, SK  
Number of Positions: 1 
Salary: $119,363 - $159,153 (Based on education and experience)  
Type of Position: Permanent Full Time  
Closing Date: 04/14/2026 

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GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountable for providing owner-side strategic leadership, direction and end-to-end program management for large-scale capital construction projects and office renovations.  Expertise is required to coordinate management of multiple related projects directed toward a common business objective. Accountable for the successful planning and execution of highly integrated construction projects that collectively deliver the overall program objectives.  Ensures scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and performance targets are achieved through strong governance, proactive stakeholder alignment, disciplined risk and change management, and clear decision-making frameworks. Oversees
consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders responsible for individual projects and workstreams, ensuring alignment with program outcomes and minimizing disruption to business operations.  Empowered to coordinate shared resources, manage cross project interdependencies, and resolve conflicts to realize overall program benefits, with a direct line to senior leadership for decision-making and escalation.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Program Authorization & Governance Obtains senior leadership and executive approval for program scope, budget, schedule, and delivery strategy. Establishes and maintains program governance, reporting, and decision-making frameworks.
2. Program Planning Develops and maintains project planning, including scope definition, phasing, procurement strategy, schedule, cost controls, quality management, safety, risk, communications, and resourcing. Ensures alignment of construction activities with operational continuity, occupancy requirements, and organizational priorities.
3. Procurement & Delivery Model Accountability Accountable for the development and execution of the project specific procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with approved scope, schedule, budget, and risk objectives. Accountable for recommending, selecting, and applying appropriate project delivery models (e.g., construction management, design bid build, design build) based on project characteristics, to achieve optimal outcomes for risk allocation, schedule performance, cost control, and operational effectiveness.
4. Program Execution & Control Directs execution of the program through defined controls, performance metrics, and audits to ensure compliance with approved plans, standards, and regulatory requirements. Ensures coordination of demolition, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and specialty systems integration.
5. Integration & Coordination Establishes strong working relationships with Project Managers, design consultants, construction managers, contractors, facilities, IT, security, and operational stakeholders. Maintains accurate and current program data within project/program management information systems for transparent stakeholder reporting.
6. Change Management Acts as the single point of control for program-level changes. Manages scope, schedule, budget, and contract changes using formal change management processes to protect program objectives.
7. Issue Resolution & Decision Making Proactively identifies, assesses, and resolves program-level issues and constraints, balancing cost, schedule, quality, safety, and operational impacts. Escalates issues appropriately with clear recommendations and risk-informed options.
8. Leadership & Team Performance Provides leadership and direction to internal teams and external partners to drive accountability, collaboration, and high performance. Motivates teams through clear objectives, performance expectations, and recognition of results.
9. Stakeholder & Communications Management Leads stakeholder engagement across executive leadership, business units, regulators, occupants, and external partners. Communicates program status, risks, and outcomes clearly, concisely, and consistently.
10. Financial & Schedule Accountability Accountable for overall program budget, cash flow, schedule, milestones, and deliverables. Establishes program priorities and sequencing to optimize value, minimize risk, and maintain schedule integrity.
11. Technical & Functional Integration Ensures appropriate involvement of planning groups, technical authorities, and subject matter experts in decisions related to building systems, constructability, sustainability, safety, and operational readiness.
12. Risk Management Establishes and maintains a comprehensive Program Risk Management Plan. Leads ongoing identification, mitigation, and monitoring of construction, safety, financial, schedule, and operational risks.
13. Single Point of Accountability Serves as the primary point of contact for program status, issues, risks, and changes.
14. Coaching & Capability Building Coaches Sponsors, Project Managers, and team members on roles, responsibilities, and best practices to strengthen program resilience and adaptability.
 

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Business Administration and/or equivalent experience.
2. Program Management Professional (PgMP®) or Project Manager Professional (PMP®) is preferred.
3. Extensive experience (8–10 years) in the management of large- scale, complex construction initiatives, including major renovations, system renewals, and occupied-building projects, complemented by a minimum of 4 years leading multi-project capital construction programs with high levels of coordination, integration, and interdependency.
4. Demonstrated experience with procurement strategies, contract administration, vendor management, and oversight of consultants, contractors, and construction managers.
5. Proven ability to manage projects under significant pressure within fixed budgets, aggressive schedules, and complex stakeholder environments.
6. Strong experience with organizational and people change management related to construction and workplace transformation.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at the senior leadership level.
8. Results-oriented leader with the ability to influence, motivate, and align diverse stakeholders with competing priorities.

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LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Builds and leads a high performing workforce by demonstrating the characteristics of a great leader at SaskTel:  Inspries Trust, Brings Passion & Energy, Sees the Big Picture, and Drives Results.   
• Fosters employee engagement and purposefully reinforces and role models SaskTel’s corporate culture: Think Big (Innovation and Courage), Make a Difference (Commitment and Community), Focus on Experiences (Simplicity and Agility), and working as OneSaskTel Team. 
• Provides clear leadership and oversight of all people-related activities, fostering a fair, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. Leads talent acquisition, development, and retention through effective coaching, feedback, and communication, while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and the collective bargaining agreement. 
• Organizes and directs work including prioritizing assignments, establishing objectives, providing regular performance feedback, and taking necessary corrective action as may be required.    
• Ensures all relevant policies are understood and complied with, including but not limited to safety, health, environmental, Code of Business Conduct, privacy, cybersecurity, AI usage/utilization, and authorization and signing authorities.   
• Oversees financial activities within area of responsibility. Creates and/or monitors annual operating and capital budgets, keeping tabs on budget adherence, and taking necessary actions to address budget variances. 
• Responsible for negotiation, execution and/or enforcement of contracts for obtaining goods and services related to the area of responsibility. 
• Accountable for proactively identifying, inspiring, and acting on opportunities to innovate and drive process improvements, develop growth initiatives, and improve revenue and/or reduce costs. Driving valuable customer experiences and employee engagement, improving sustainability, and demonstrates commitment to the communities that we serve. 

This is an on-site position located at the location(s) above. The successful candidate must be located within the province of Saskatchewan. Out of province/country candidates must be willing to relocate. Flexible work opportunities, in province, may be available.

At SaskTel, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives, driving innovation and creativity, while advancing our efforts as Saskatchewan’s leading Information and Communications Technology provider.

As one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, we offer rewarding work, competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental plans, pension plans, flexible work arrangements, paid time off, training & more! For more information on our benefits please click here: SaskTel’s Benefits.

We value diversity as a key aspect of our culture. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates to participate fully in the recruitment process. If you need any accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact us confidentially at talent.acquisition@sasktel.com.