Description
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary municipal infrastructure projects in Fort McMurray and across Northern Alberta.
As a Senior Project Manager in our Municipal Engineering team, you will manage client relationships, oversee project delivery, support business development initiatives, and provide technical and construction administration leadership.
Your Impact
- Build and maintain strong client, stakeholder, and industry relationships to drive strategic growth and position WSP as a trusted advisor.
- Lead business development activities, including opportunity identification, pursuits, proposals, fee development, contract negotiations, and market expansion.
- Manage multidisciplinary project teams through the successful pursuit, delivery, and execution of municipal infrastructure projects.
- Oversee project performance, including scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, and client satisfaction.
- Serve as the primary client contact, ensuring effective communication, issue resolution, and long-term client success.
- Provide construction administration, technical support, and contract management during project implementation.
- Mentor junior staff and support the development of project management, technical, and client relationship skills.
- Provide technical leadership and contribute to engineering designs, analyses, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- An undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or a Civil Engineering Technology diploma.
- Professional Engineer, P.Eng., or Certified Engineering Technologist, C.E.T., designation, or eligibility for registration with APEGA or ASET.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in municipal infrastructure engineering, with a focus on water and wastewater conveyance systems.
- Demonstrated success leading the delivery of engineering projects, including consultant coordination, client management, scope development, budget control, schedule management, and quality oversight.
- Experience administering construction contracts and supporting projects through the construction phase.
- Proven business development experience, including client relationship management, proposal preparation, and pursuit leadership.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a commitment to producing high-quality work and delivering successful project outcomes.
Why Choose WSP?
- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here.
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
Compensation
- $92,000 – $121,900