Municipal Water & Wastewater Project Manager

DMC Recruitment; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Employer-matched RRSP

Job summary

Mountain Community in Alberta is seeking a seasoned Utility Project Manager to lead water and wastewater capital projects from planning through to commissioning. This permanent, full‑time role offers an opportunity to contribute to safe, sustainable infrastructure for a growing community.

You will coordinate internal teams, consultants, and regulators, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with provincial requirements while delivering tangible improvements in reliability and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical engineering or a related field; or a Civil Engineering Technology diploma with a CET designation
• At least five years of relevant experience with an engineering degree, or seven years with a CET designation
• Proven experience delivering capital infrastructure or construction projects
• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, procurement, and contract administration
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and legal agreements
• Knowledge of Alberta’s water and wastewater regulatory requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, procurement, and delivery of utility capital projects
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, resources, and deliverables
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, technical specialists, and third-party project managers
• Oversee construction activities, inspections, quality, safety, and compliance
• Prepare and evaluate tenders, proposals, and procurement documents
• Administer contracts and manage changes to project scope and budget
• Support annual and long-term capital planning
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical agreements
• Liaise with provincial regulators regarding approvals and facility upgrades
• Provide clear project updates, financial reporting, and recommendations to leadership
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability, and infrastructure performance

Skills

Project leadership

Financial management

Procurement

Contract administration

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Chemical engineering degree or CET designation

C.E.T. designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Mountain Community in Alberta is seeking a seasoned Utility Project Manager to lead water and wastewater capital projects from planning through to commissioning. This permanent, full‑time role offers an opportunity to contribute to safe, sustainable infrastructure for a growing community.

You will coordinate internal teams, consultants, and regulators, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with provincial requirements while delivering tangible improvements in reliability and