Project Manager: Land Development & Municipal Infrastructure

WSP in Canada; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Canadian employer recognition 2026

Flexible work options

Career growth opportunities

Global knowledge network

Mentorship and development

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Project Manager to lead land development and municipal infrastructure projects across southern Alberta. You will manage from concept to completion with a multidisciplinary team, delivering practical solutions that meet client needs and regulatory requirements.

You will build strong client relationships, oversee design, approvals, and construction phases, mentor staff, and contribute to business development and proposals.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or CET designation in Alberta with 4+ years of municipal infrastructure experience.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and navigate local planning and approval processes.
• Proven understanding of the land development process, municipal standards, permitting processes, servicing strategies, and grading design best practices
• Expertise in watermain, sewer, and road design, supported by strong construction administration knowledge.
• Familiarity with Alberta CCC and FAC processes.
• Experience managing and coordinating survey and materials testing scopes
• Proven ability to oversee construction activities to ensure compliance with design drawings and specifications
• Experience reviewing contractor progress claims and recommending payment
• Proficiency with Alberta Environmental standards and guidelines.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, modelling software and project coordination platforms would be an asset.
• Creative problem-solver with strong judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to navigate competing priorities with confidence.
• Valid driver’s license and readiness to engage with municipalities across southern Alberta.
• A collaborative mindset and passion for creating solutions that matter to communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead land development and municipal projects from concept to completion.
• Manage full lifecycle for land development and municipal infrastructure projects, including residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments, plus roadway and municipal reserve works.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, technologists, and subconsultants to deliver compliant projects.
• Act as key client contact for developers, municipalities, and agencies, fostering relationships through clear communication.
• Prepare and oversee approval submissions, including engineering drawings, technical reports, servicing briefs, and environmental docs.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, invoicing, and contract administration; support procurement of subs and contractors.
• Support construction-phase services through RFIs, shop drawings, progress certifications, field reviews.
• Mentor junior staff and support their development in technical delivery and client service.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, fee estimates, and client presentations.

Skills

P.Eng./CET (Alberta)

Municipal infrastructure

PMP certification

Project management

Client engagement

Watermain design

Sewer design

Road design

Construction administration

CCC processes

Survey coordination

Materials testing

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is seeking a Project Manager to lead land development and municipal infrastructure projects across southern Alberta. You will manage from concept to completion with a multidisciplinary team, delivering practical solutions that meet client needs and regulatory requirements.

You will build strong client relationships, oversee design, approvals, and construction phases, mentor staff, and contribute to business development and proposals.