Manager, Municipal Engineering-Western Canada

Wood West & Associates Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Manager of Municipal Engineering in Calgary. The role involves managing large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and overseeing resources. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, extensive experience in project management, and strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to impact municipal infrastructure in Western Canada.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience in municipal infrastructure projects.
• 5 years of experience managing large-scale projects.
• P.Eng. registration with APEGA/APEGS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee municipal engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Manage resources, including staffing and budgeting.
• Deliver projects in compliance with client expectations and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Researcher at Wood West & Associates Inc.

Position Overview

Our client is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Manager of Municipal Engineering to lead our Western Canada team in delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions to municipalities across the region. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a wide range of municipal engineering projects, with a focus on sewer, water, and wastewater systems. This role requires a deep understanding of municipal infrastructure, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects from conception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of corporate standards, methods, and procedures.
• Manage the human, financial, and material resources within your department.
• Plan staffing and resourcing for projects and participate in annual HR processes, including recruitment, performance evaluations, professional development planning, and training.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal preparation.
• Serve as project manager for multiple municipal infrastructure projects.
• Participate in and/or lead the delivery and execution of infrastructure assignments.
• Ensure client satisfaction and maintain compliance with project deliverables, budgets, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA and/or APEGS, with the willingness to obtain registration in additional provinces as required.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years managing large-scale municipal infrastructure projects and at least 3 years managing or coordinating technical teams.
• Strong organizational skills, with a proactive and methodical approach to managing priorities and taking initiative.
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken, written, and reading).
• Proven track record of delivering major infrastructure assignments for multiple municipalities.

This position is also available in Vancouver, BC.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Project Management

Industries

• Civil Engineering and Engineering Services