Senior Project Manager (Hybrid)

Kerr Wood Leidal Associates; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead innovative projects in the Utility Management sector. This role involves managing teams and driving business development efforts across Western Canada and Ontario. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for sustainable water and wastewater services. Join a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and offers opportunities for professional growth and flexibility in work arrangements. If you are motivated and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance-Based Bonus

Share Ownership Opportunities

Extended Health Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Relocation Support

Career Coaching Program

Employee Assistance Program

Team-Building Activities

Support for Professional Development

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in hydraulic modelling and capital planning.
• Proven ability to manage significant projects and develop proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for water/wastewater system planning.
• Coordinate tasks among technical teams and manage project scopes.

Skills

Hydraulic Modelling

Project Management

Business Development

Water/Wastewater Data Analysis

Proposal Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Professional Engineering License (P.Eng.)

Job description

Kerr Wood Leidal Calgary Office, 100 - 239 10 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Req #41

April 24, 2025

Our Utility Management Sector is dedicated to delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that address the challenges of urban growth, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure renewal. We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will lead major projects, manage teams, and play a key role in business development efforts across Western Canada and Ontario.

Ideally you are a big-picture thinker that understands the key challenges faced by municipalities in delivering sustainable water and wastewater services. You have awareness of the key players in the industry and have developed relationships with clients in Western Canada and/or Ontario. While this role is mostly focused on project management and business, you also have a strong technical background to rely upon. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to motivate teams to deliver high quality work products..

The Company

We are a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm, but we are also more than that. Our diverse crew includes engineers, technologists, biologists, agrologists, planners, scientists, and more. We began in 1975 and work together in an environment that empowers us to think differently about real-world problems. We want to work with those who, like us, take pride in creating innovative solutions that push the boundaries of conventional practices.

In addition, we seek opportunities for continuous improvement in our work and support those who have a passion for excellence. At KWL, we care about each other and strive to create a fun, open and engaging environment that leverages our individual strengths and encourages vibrant discussion.

What You’ll Do

• Act as Project Management Lead for KWL’s Utility Management sector in water/wastewater system planning
• Seal work products from time to time
• Lead proposal and business development efforts for water/wastewater planning in Western Canada and Ontario
• Coordinate work tasks amongst technical teams
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, ensure quality management processes are followed
• Coordination of tasks and resources within the Utility Management team and other KWL sectors/offices
• Execute technical work when required
• Supervise staff as necessary
• Prepare technical articles, abstracts and present at conferences/events from time to time

What You’ll Bring

• A positive and motivated personality!
• Professional Engineering license (P.Eng.) in Alberta and/or BC (or other Canadian province)
• 10-15 years of experience in hydraulic modelling, capital planning, water/wastewater data analysis or related
• At least 5-10 years must include managing significant projects (>$200k value) and business development/proposal writing
• Must have previous engineering consulting experience or demonstrated skills and understanding of operating in consulting environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and be able to work with team members in a multi-disciplinary and hybrid environment
• A valid driver’s license (in good standing) is mandatory
• Must be physically able to conduct field visits commensurate with project work.

What We Offer

• A hybrid-remote work environment (if desired)
• Competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus
• An opportunity for share ownership upon meeting the eligibility criteria
• Excellent benefits, including extended health, dental, vision and health care spending account
• Group Savings Matching Plan (GRSP/TFSA)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program that offers 24/7 support for all employees and their family members via phone or online
• Ability to create your own work schedule and flexibility for your workday
• Relocation support, if applicable and the ability to work from any of our 5 offices
• Career Coaching program and continuous support for professional development and growth
• An employee-centric culture that includes sport participation, various team memberships, and team-building activities
• Direct guidance from experienced teammates and an opportunity to work with an award-winning team
• And more

Wage Range

$135,000 – $155,000 per year wage, dependent on years of experience

KWL values diversity and equity within our teams and provides equality of treatment and opportunity to all employees and applicants. We are committed to encouraging applications regardless of age, race, colour, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and marital status. Recruitment selection will be based on the applicant’s possession of experience, essential skills, knowledge, and capability required to perform the job. Only those selected will be contacted.

We acknowledge that we are on the unceded, traditional & occupied territories, and as guests of the First Nations and the Métis Nation. We are grateful for the opportunity to work from this land.

• Kerr Wood Leidal Calgary Office, 100 - 239 10 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada