engineering service project manager

City of Abbotsford; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Canada is seeking a highly skilled Highway 1 Program Manager to oversee the Fraser Valley Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Project. The role involves coordinating between the City and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. An ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, be a registered engineer in British Columbia, and possess 7 years of experience. This full-time position offers a salary range of $123,250 - $145,454 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience in transportation or civil engineering.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the City’s involvement in the FVH1CIP.
• Act as the City’s lead liaison with MOTT project managers.
• Provide engineering input and review project plans.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Complex engineering issues resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia

Job description

Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Highway 1 Program Manager

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Employer details City of Abbotsford

Highway 1 Program Manager

Location: Abbotsford, BC

Work location: On site

Salary: $123,250 - $145,454 annually

Terms of employment: Full-time, temporary for 3 years

Application deadline: August 17, 2025

Job description

The City of Abbotsford is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Highway 1 Program Manager to join our Transportation Department on a 3-year term. This role involves coordinating the City’s involvement in the Fraser Valley Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Project (FVH1CIP), working closely with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT) and internal stakeholders.

As the Highway 1 Program Manager, you will act as the City’s lead liaison with MOTT project managers, ensuring alignment between provincial and municipal infrastructure initiatives. Your responsibilities will include providing engineering input, coordinating internal City projects and traffic impacts, reviewing project plans, cost estimates, and engineering drawings, and preparing reports and correspondence for Council and senior leadership.

You will also manage communication between City departments and MOTT, address design and construction issues related to the FVH1CIP, and engage with external stakeholders including consulting engineers, contractors, and the public. Strong project coordination, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to resolve complex engineering issues are essential.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience in transportation or civil engineering

We encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and underrepresented groups. Accommodation requests will be supported throughout the hiring process.

Apply today at www.abbotsford.ca/careers.