Project Manager (Infrastructure & Facilities)

City of Red Deer; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Red Deer is seeking a Project Manager/Engineer to lead municipal capital projects and facility upgrades from planning to delivery. You will manage scope, budgets, designs and schedules, coordinate consultants and city staff, and ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Preferred candidates hold a civil engineering degree, PEng/APEGA licensure, and 7+ years of related municipal project experience. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA; P.L. (Eng) eligibility may be considered.
• Minimum seven years of related experience in design, construction and management of municipal projects.
• Knowledge of Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, Construction Management, IPD delivery methods.
• Ability to perform accurate calculations and design work with independent judgment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal infrastructure and facility projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, staff, and stakeholders to meet schedule and budget.
• Provide engineering oversight, design review, and technical guidance.
• Administer contracts, oversee payments, and monitor inspections and testing.
• Prepare budgets, cost estimates, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and safety obligations.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Design‑Build (DB)

CAD / CAD‑based drafting

CPM / scheduling

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (APEGA)

P.Eng or P.L. (Eng) eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office / project tools

Job description

About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

The Opportunity:

The Project Manager/Engineer reports to the Capital Projects Engineer in the planning and delivery of municipal capital projects and municipal facility upgrades as assigned. This includes the management and engineering of in-house projects or those delivered by engineering consultants. The Project Manager/Engineer will develop & monitor project scope, deliverables, budgets, designs and schedules to ensure that the project will meet appropriate and intended objectives. The Project Manager/Engineer will be responsible for undertaking functional studies, facility GAP assessments, pre-designs, detailed designs, tendering, contract administration, construction management, inspection, warranty management, and final acceptance of assigned projects.

Top Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage municipal infrastructure and facility projects from planning and design through construction and completion.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, City staff, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Provide engineering oversight, including design review, technical guidance, engineering calculations, and problem resolution.
• Administer construction contracts, monitor quality, approve payments, and oversee inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost estimates, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with City standards, engineering best practices, regulatory requirements, and health and safety obligations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments, external agencies, utility companies, contractors, and the public.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of City design guidelines, specifications, and construction standards.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or its equivalent is required.
• Registered Member as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). Membership as a Professional Licensee (P.L. (Eng.) with APEGA may be considered with additional experience in Civil Engineering.
• Eligible to obtain their P.Eng or P.L. (Eng)
• PMP Certification will be considered an asset.
• A minimum of Seven (7) years directly related experience in the design, construction and management of municipal projects (such as facility construction, renovation, facility maintenance, architecture, roadway, water, sanitary, drainage, earthworks, etc.), after graduation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering.
• Ability to perform calculations and design work to a high level of accuracy, as work is performed independently and errors may have significant consequences.
• Knowledge of the principles of surveying and computer aided drafting and design.
• Strong team building and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of building materials, techniques and processes.
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and product.
• Knowledge of current methods and techniques as applied to design and construction of various municipal works: including water, sanitary sewage, storm drainage and transportation.
• Project Management experience associated with the design and construction of buildings
• Knowledge of current methods and techniques as applied to design and construction of buildings: including architecture, mechanical systems, electrical systems, building science, and structural engineering.
• Knowledge of multiple project delivery methodologies, including Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), Construction Management (CM), and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
• Knowledge of municipal procurements procedures, including tenders, Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), and Best-Value (BV) procurement.
• Knowledge of civic facility operations, including mechanical systems, electrical systems, telecommunications, hazardous material abatement, building science, architecture, and structural design.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with various departments to facilitate the orderly execution of a proposed project plan.
• Ability to work with contractors, consultants, City staff, property owners, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to respond to comments, queries and questions from the public.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Valid Alberta Drivers' License

Affiliation: Exempt

Status: Regular Full-time

Remuneration: $97,718.40 to $122,148.00 per annum

Hours of Work: 75 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.