Senior Project Manager, Municipal Engineering
Employer not yet confirmed · Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
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The Opportunity
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This is your opportunity to lead multidisciplinary municipal infrastructure projects that support the continued growth and resilience of Fort McMurray and communities across Northern Alberta.
As a Senior Project Manager in our Municipal Engineering team, you will manage client relationships, oversee project delivery, support business development initiatives, and provide technical and construction administration leadership. Projects may include water, wastewater, drainage, and transportation infrastructure for public and private sector clients.
As a key member of the Fort McMurray team, you will contribute to the continued growth of WSP’s municipal practice, support regional pursuits, and collaborate with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes. This position offers a strong opportunity for career advancement into a leadership role.
Your Impact
- Build and maintain strong client, stakeholder, and industry relationships to drive strategic growth and position WSP as a trusted advisor.
- Lead business development activities, including opportunity identification, pursuits, proposals, fee development, contract negotiations, and market expansion.
- Manage multidisciplinary project teams through the successful pursuit, delivery, and execution of municipal infrastructure projects.
- Oversee project performance, including scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, and client satisfaction.
- Serve as the primary client contact, ensuring effective communication, issue resolution, and long-term client success.
- Provide construction administration, technical support, and contract management during project implementation.
- Mentor junior staff and support the development of project management, technical, and client relationship skills.
- Provide technical leadership and contribute to engineering designs, analyses, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- An undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or a Civil Engineering Technology diploma.
- Professional Engineer, P.Eng., or Certified Engineering Technologist, C.E.T., designation, or eligibility for registration with APEGA or ASET.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in municipal infrastructure engineering, with a focus on water and wastewater conveyance systems. Experience working with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated success leading the delivery of engineering projects, including consultant coordination, client management, scope development, budget control, schedule management, and quality oversight.
- Experience administering construction contracts and supporting projects through the construction phase.
- Proven business development experience, including client relationship management, proposal preparation, and pursuit leadership.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a commitment to producing high-quality work and delivering successful project outcomes.
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Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $92,000 – $121,900
MB & ON: $84,900 – $115,600
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $83,100 – $110,400
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you are driven by purpose, leadership, and the opportunity to shape essential municipal infrastructure, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in building resilient communities and advancing WSP’s municipal practice across Northern Alberta.