Project Manager/Senior Civil Engineer

About the Role

TalentCompass is currently hiring an experienced Project Manager/Senior Civil Engineer for our client. You can be based in either Edmonton or Calgary.

Responsibilities

• Lead land, municipal, and site development projects through conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design, from early planning and approvals through construction.
• Manage and oversee the design of projects including site grading, utility servicing, roadways, pedestrian networks, utility coordination, and stormwater management.
• Prepare, coordinate, and manage development applications and approvals, including Area Structure Plans, Outline Plans, Development Permits, Development Agreements, and Building Permits
• Liaise with municipal review teams and approval authorities to support timely and coordinated approvals.
• Complete quality control reviews of deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with municipal and internal standards.
• Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary project teams, including internal disciplines, subconsultants, and field services.
• Support tendering and construction delivery, including contractor coordination, construction reviews, responses to RFIs, and progress payment certification.
• Provide proactive project management and client communication, managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (or equivalent) and registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Technologist (P.Tech) in Alberta or eligible for registration with APEGA.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in land development and municipal infrastructure, leading projects from concept through detailed design and construction.
• Proven experience managing development approvals and applications.
• Strong Project Management experience leading multidisciplinary teams, client relationships, and construction-phase services (tendering, contractor coordination, scope/schedule/budget).
• Ability to coach and mentor other junior professionals.

We thank all candidates for your interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.