Project Manager, Infrastructure Project Design and Delivery

City of Beaumont; Beaumont; On-site; CAD 95,732 - 124,924; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid Health and Dental benefits package

Health Wellness and Learning Spending Account

Participation in the Local Authority Pension Plan

Free Parking

Membership to the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre

Flexible work schedules where operationally feasible

Job summary

The City of Beaumont is looking for a Project Manager to lead complex municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

This role requires a Degree in Engineering and at least five years of progressive project management experience. Candidates will enjoy a hybrid work program and a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental benefits, participation in the pension plan, and wellness spending account.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive project management experience leading complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing municipal infrastructure projects including transportation, drainage, utility, facility, or land development projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, procurement practices, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning activities, schedule development, and project coordination meetings.
• Manage projects through all phases of planning, design, procurement, construction, and turnover.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, identify variances, and provide regular reporting.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

The City of Beaumont is one of the fastest-growing communities in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. With this growth comes an exciting opportunity to help plan, build, and deliver the infrastructure that supports a thriving and sustainable community.

Are you an experienced project management professional who enjoys leading complex infrastructure projects from concept through to completion? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can apply your technical expertise, problem‑solving skills, and project leadership abilities to make a meaningful impact? If so, we encourage you to apply.

Reporting to the Manager, Infrastructure Project Design & Delivery, the Project Manager is part of the team responsible for the successful delivery of the City's capital infrastructure program and some of the City’s operational projects. This position manages projects through all phases of planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives and standards.

Our team is collaborative, professional, and passionate about building and maintaining the infrastructure that supports Beaumont's continued growth. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of municipal infrastructure projects including transportation, utility, facility, open space, and drainage projects that have a direct impact on the community.

What YOU’RE Responsible for:

• Lead project planning activities, schedule development, and project coordination meetings.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and business cases.
• Determine project resource requirements, including consultants, contractors, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, identify variances, and provide regular financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Support the development and implementation of departmental strategies, tools, policies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage capital infrastructure projects from planning through construction and project closeout.
• Prepare tender documents and support procurement processes.
• Manage consultants, contractors, and project teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Establish project performance measures and manage project scope, schedule, quality, and cost.
• Monitor project progress and provide status reports for leadership and stakeholders as required.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Coordinate project inspections, commissioning activities, record drawings, and asset turnover requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, mitigate and/or manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Technical Leadership & Advisory Services

• Provide technical advice and recommendations to management and internal stakeholders regarding infrastructure projects, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support cross‑functional teams and collaborate with internal departments to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Work closely with internal teams to support lifecycle planning and long‑term infrastructure strategies.
• Provide recommendations regarding project prioritization, capital planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Foster productive working relationships with internal leadership, Council, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders as required.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Collaborate with internal departments, external stakeholders, and community partners throughout project delivery as required.
• Support public engagement initiatives and attend public meetings as required.
• Respond to inquiries from residents, businesses, and stakeholders regarding infrastructure projects in a timely manner to meet committed response times.
• Work with Communications to develop project updates and public information materials.
• Promote service excellence and ensure project delivery aligns with community expectations.

Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with applicable health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Support safe work practices for staff, consultants, and contractors.

What YOU Bring:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive project management experience leading complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing municipal infrastructure projects including transportation, drainage, open space, utility, facility, or land development projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and processes, procurement practices and strategies, contract administration, and construction management.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, project schedules, budgets, and risk.
• Knowledge of applicable municipal, provincial, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence project outcomes without direct authority.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Assets:

• Municipal government experience is considered a strong asset.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with the appropriate regulatory body.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.

What WE Offer:

• A salary range of $95,732.00 - $124,924.80 per annum (based on experience and qualifications)
• Employer paid Health and Dentalbenefits package
• Health Wellness and Learning Spending Account
• Participation in the Local Authority Pension Plan (LAPP)
• Free Parking at any City of Beaumont facility
• Membership to the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre that includes a gym membership
• 35-hour work week (some evening and weekend work may be required)
• A hybrid work program is available
• Consideration and accommodation for flexible work schedules where operationally feasible

The City of Beaumont is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. This means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Any persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail]