Civil Project Manager - Wastewater

Aplin; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is partnering with a well-established Canadian general contractor to lead municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the Edmonton region. You will manage projects from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and stakeholder coordination across clients, consultants, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and delivering high‑quality civil projects, with opportunities to contribute to critical infrastructure and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive project management experience with GC delivery.
• Experience delivering municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• P.Eng. designation or PMP certification considered a strong asset.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Edmonton region.
• Oversee pre-construction through completion, ensuring safety, schedule, quality and budget.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Manage scope, changes, documentation, RFIs and project controls.
• Build and guide multidisciplinary teams to meet specs and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Job description

Aplin is partnering with a well-established and financially stable Canadian general contractor with operations across Western Canada and a strong reputation for successfully delivering innovative commercial, industrial, and civil infrastructure projects.

With decades of experience building communities, this employee-owned organization is recognized for its collaborative culture, commitment to sustainability, and dedication to delivering high‑quality projects that make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the Edmonton region.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing projects from pre‑construction through completion, ensuring safe, efficient, and successful project delivery while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs), pump stations, reservoirs, bridges, and other municipal civil infrastructure projects.
• Take full ownership of project execution, including budgeting, cost control, scheduling, forecasting, risk management, and overall project performance.
• Manage daily project operations, including subcontractor coordination, trade management, project documentation, RFIs, shop drawings, change management, and issue resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients, consultants, designers, site superintendents, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Build and lead multidisciplinary project teams, promoting collaboration and accountability to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to specifications.
• Support a positive, team‑focused culture while contributing to essential infrastructure projects that help strengthen communities.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive project management experience with a mid‑sized to large general contractor (GC experience is required).
• Demonstrated experience delivering municipal water, wastewater, WWTP, pump station, reservoir, bridge, or other civil infrastructure projects.
• Post‑secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (equivalent experience will also be considered).
• P.Eng. designation, PMP certification, or a Civil/Mechanical Engineering background is considered a strong asset.
• Experience managing concrete structures on water and wastewater projects is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to successfully lead projects from pre‑construction through close‑out.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

What’s Offered

• Competitive base salary plus performance‑based bonus.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Group RRSP with employer contributions.
• Employee ownership/share purchase program.
• Vacation leave and additional employee benefits.
• Mileage reimbursement and travel support where applicable.
• The opportunity to join a respected organization delivering critical infrastructure projects while building a long‑term career.

Application Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must:

• Be currently residing in Canada.
• Be legally authorized to work in Canada for any employer (no employer‑sponsored work permits or future sponsorship available).
• Submit an up‑to‑date resume along with a project list highlighting relevant municipal infrastructure experience, including project scope and project value where available.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.