Senior Municipal Project Manager - Roads

WalterFedy; Kitchener, Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WalterFedy is looking for a Senior Municipal Project Manager - Roads to lead and manage municipal road projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in municipal project management, excellent leadership abilities, and a strong background in roadway design and storm-water management. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on strategic planning and execution, ensuring project success while developing innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Professional designation as P.Eng. or C.E.T. in Ontario.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Over 10 years of experience in municipal project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage municipal road projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee project budgets and ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Mentor and develop project management and technical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Budgeting

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Hamilton, ON, Canada

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Role At A Glance

The Senior Municipal Project Manager - Roads will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of municipal road projects within our civil engineering team, from inception through to completion. This role requires strong leadership abilities, technical expertise in municipal management, and the capability to manage complex projects while ensuring adherence to project objectives, budgets, and timelines.

The Senior Municipal Project Manager - Roads actively leads, directs, and manages municipal road projects with a forward-thinking, solutions-based mindset daily to ensure customer and project team success.

This role is open to candidates interested in working out of our offices in Kitchener or Hamilton.

What You Will Do

1. Strategic Leadership and Project Management:

• Provide overall direction and leadership for municipal road projects, ensuring comprehensive planning, scheduling, and execution from conception to completion.
• Obtain and manage customer schedules and budgets, structuring team efforts to ensure compliance with contracted fees, schedules, and hourly targets. Oversee project budgets, control expenditures, and monitor progress for efficient resource use and timely delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, securing approval, making final decisions on project scope, and pursuing additional work as necessary to meet project requirements and client expectations.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, maintain strong client relationships, and participate in industry and community organizations.

Technical Oversight and Quality Assurance:

• Lead technical reviews, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations, and recommend improvements.
• Oversee conformance to quality management systems, ensuring high standards in deliverables and customer service.
• Coordinate and review construction documents, budgets, and estimates, ensuring timely project closeout and compliance.
• Manage subconsultants, ensuring their work aligns with project goals and standards.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Provide direction and mentorship to project management and technical staff, fostering a professional environment.
• Assist with staff forecasting, hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement procedures to support project management excellence and team efficiency.

Policy and Financial Oversight:

• Stay current on policies and regulations, establish relationships with officials, and develop departmental policies.
• Manage project budgets responsibly, monitor financials, and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Coordinate project activities with other departments and manage stakeholder communication.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support various tasks and projects as assigned, demonstrate commitment to company values of quality, client focus, teamwork, sustainability, and community.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional designation as P.Eng. or C.E.T. in Ontario; PMP certification is an asset.
• Over 10 years of experience in municipal project management, with a successful track record.
• Extensive experience in roadway design, storm-water management, environmental assessments, and report writing.
• Proficiency in project management software and municipal tools.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, financial control, and resource management.
• Leadership skills to guide and develop project teams.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary professionals and client relations effectively.
• Strategic planning, decision-making, and excellent communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills for productive collaboration.
• Ability to analyze municipal issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.