Project Manager, Capital Delivery

County; Grande Prairie; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits (myHSA)

PPE allowance

Clothing allowance

Fuel card with discounted price

Campground discount

Cell phone plans

Discounted gym membership rates

Business casual with casual Fridays

Job summary

The County of Grande Prairie is seeking a Bridge Infrastructure Manager to lead the County’s bridge program, oversee inspections, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement, and ensure safe, reliable infrastructure.

You will coordinate with Engineering Consultants, Contractors, and internal departments, manage project scopes, and uphold high professional standards while supporting a collaborative, values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Trade Certification or technical diploma/degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Membership in ASET/APEGA or similar is an asset.
• Minimum five years of municipal/transportation project delivery experience including bridge work.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, and regulators.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the County’s bridge infrastructure program, overseeing inspections, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement.
• Coordinate scopes of work, procurement, tendering, and contract administration.
• Maintain bridge file records and develop project priorities and schedules.
• Communicate with internal/external stakeholders to coordinate repairs and incidents.

Skills

Bridge maintenance

Project management

Contract administration

Inspections

Tendering

Stakeholder coordination

Driving license

Education

Civil Engineering/Construction related diploma or degree

Professional designation eligibility (ASET/APEGA)

Job description

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Respectful, Strategic and Accountable guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

Job Description

As part of the Transportation and Utilities service area, the incumbent manages the County’s bridge infrastructure program and is accountable for maintaining a network of 253 bridge files. The position plans, schedules, and coordinates inspections, maintenance, rehabilitation, replacement, and emergency repair work to ensure bridge infrastructure is managed in a safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective manner.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary function of this position is to deliver the County’s bridge infrastructure program through sound project management, technical review, and contract administration.

Responsibilities include maintaining bridge file records, coordinating inspections and condition assessments, developing project priorities and schedules, preparing scopes of work, supporting procurement and tendering processes, reviewing consultant recommendations, and managing work delivered by Engineering Consultants and Contractors.

The position responds to urgent and emerging bridge infrastructure issues, including motor vehicle collisions, flooding, washouts, structural deficiencies, or other incidents that may affect public safety or infrastructure integrity.

The role coordinates timely assessment, mitigation, communication, and repair activities with internal departments, external agencies, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders as required.

Qualifications

• Trade Certification, Technical diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership in, or eligibility for membership with, the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET), the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), or a comparable professional designation would be considered an asset.
• Minimum five years of related experience in municipal, transportation, or infrastructure project delivery, with demonstrated experience in bridge maintenance, bridge construction, inspections, rehabilitation, replacement, project management, tendering, and contract administration.
• Experience working with Engineering Consultants, Contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to deliver bridge or transportation infrastructure projects is required.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with an acceptable driver’s abstract.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity

Additional Information

What We Offer:
The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). We actively support professional development opportunities and foster an engaging work environment.

Other Employee Perks:

• Health and Wellness benefits (myHSA)
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) allowance
• County-branded clothing allowance
• Personal fuel card with discounted price
• County campground discount
• Personal cell phone plans
• Discounted gym membership rates
• Business casual dress standard with casual Fridays

Work Schedule: This position works Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm for 40 hours per week with some flexibility and/or additional hours to attend meetings or meet operational needs.

Hourly Pay Range: $57.79 - $67.99

Posting Closing Date: This posting will remain open until September 22, 2026.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [emailprotected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.