Senior Project Manager

WSP USA; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager to join their Edmonton team, focusing on a variety of municipal water and wastewater projects. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and overseeing project execution from planning to construction. The firm values inclusion and offers flexible work options, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture. If you have a passion for municipal infrastructure and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure projects.
• P.Eng., CET, or P. Tech (Eng.) designation in Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute municipal infrastructure projects.
• Mentor junior staff and provide design direction.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and client communications.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Design Standards Knowledge

Environmental Standards Knowledge

Client Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager to join our Edmonton Northern Alberta & Indigenous team. Applicants not residing in Edmonton will be considered. Reporting to a Team Lead, this position’s responsibilities include working on a wide variety of water and wastewater projects in terms of type and scale. This would include municipal water supply, pumping, storage and distribution projects; as well as municipal wastewater collection, pumping and disposal projects for public, private and First Nation clients. As a key member of the team, you will deal directly with clients, regulatory agencies, multidisciplinary teams, junior staff, CAD technicians, and field staff as the project progresses through the planning, design, and construction stages.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Work with Project Managers and Engineers of various disciplines to lead and execute municipal infrastructure projects;
• Provide mentorship to junior staff;
• Actively participate in the design and provide direction to the design team;
• Lead a multi-disciplinary project team to undertake major infrastructure projects;
• Liaise with various municipal/utility/approval agencies;
• Be responsible for projects (budgets, schedules, scope) and client communications;
• Apply proven design experience including studies, conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs;
• Lead RFP’s, Bid and Proposal documents;
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Minimum of 15+ years with municipal infrastructure for Public and Private Sector projects;
• An undergraduate degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology diploma from an accredited institution;
• Designation such as P.Eng., CET, P. Tech (Eng.) in Alberta;
• Knowledge and application of various design standards and guidelines;
• Knowledge and application of Environmental standards and guidelines;
• Project Management and engineering experience on municipal and/or private sector projects;
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset;
• Experience with lift stations, reservoirs, and pump stations is an asset;
• Familiarity with local planning/approval processes;
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license;
• Experience working with the various Northern Alberta municipalities and First Nations is an asset.