Senior Manager, Water Project Delivery

EPCOR; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EPCOR is hiring for a Manager, Project Delivery across its water and wastewater operations in Edmonton, Alberta. The role leads a high-performing team, manages budgets and risks, and may also perform Project Manager duties to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within scope and budget.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and align delivery with regulatory requirements and company priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a Diploma from an accredited Engineering Technology program.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA or Professional Technologist (P.Tech.) designation with ASET.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing the unit’s operational plan and annual priorities.
• Identify resource, staffing, and budget requirements to achieve business objectives.
• Anticipate risks, challenges, and obstacles that may impact delivery of the annual work plan.
• Execute annual objectives and priorities in alignment with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with established processes, procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements and operational efficiencies.
• Promote understanding and alignment of Water Services and Project Management strategies across the team.
• Establish performance expectations and goals for direct reports that support strategic priorities.
• Support project delivery and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and risk considerations.
• Lead the planning and implementation of project management plans, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, safety, environmental, and stakeholder management.
• Deliver capital projects safely, on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary internal and external project teams to achieve successful outcomes.
• Monitor project performance, track key metrics, and implement corrective actions to achieve targets.
• Oversee procurement activities, contract administration, contractor performance, and Prime Contractor requirements.
• Ensure contractor management, health and safety, and environmental requirements are integrated into project planning and execution.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, customers, Indigenous communities, and the public.
• Manage project and operational risks, remove barriers to success, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Develop, coach, and hold employees accountable while fostering a capable, engaged, and high-performing team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project delivery

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

P.Eng. (APEGA)

P.Tech (ASET)

PMP (asset)

Management education (asset)

Job description

EPCOR is hiring for a Manager, Project Delivery across its water and wastewater operations in Edmonton, Alberta. The role leads a high-performing team, manages budgets and risks, and may also perform Project Manager duties to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within scope and budget.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and align delivery with regulatory requirements and company priorities.