Municipal Water Infrastructure Project Manager Red Deer

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  • Red Deer County, AB
  • $130,000-180,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description :Partner Staffing is the "go to recruiter" for difficult, important, and time sensitive positions in Western Canada. We work with proactive clients who understand the importance of having exceptional staff.Partner Staffing on behalf of our Client, we are seeking a Municipal Infrastructure – Water Project Manager in Red Deer, AB to lead and deliver complex municipal water infrastructure projects in collaboration with cities, towns, rural municipalities, and Indigenous and developing communities. This role focuses on water utilities, including water distribution, stormwater management, sanitary systems, and associated infrastructure logistics.The successful candidate will manage projects through the full lifecycle—from planning and design to construction and commissioning—while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and acting as Engineer of Record (EOR) where required.RequirementsKey ResponsibilitiesProject Management & Client Leadership
  • Lead and manage municipal infrastructure projects for urban land development, subdivisions, and rural community servicing
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal clients, developers, contractors, and regulatory agencies
  • Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality across multiple concurrent projects
  • Prepare and present technical reports, council submissions, and stakeholder communications
  • Technical & Engineering Leadership
  • Act as Engineer of Record (EOR) for water, storm, and sanitary infrastructure projects, as appropriate
  • Oversee and contribute to planning, preliminary design, detailed design, and construction-phase services
  • Ensure designs comply with municipal standards, provincial regulations, and industry best practices
  • Multidisciplinary Coordination
  • Coordinate civil, environmental, geotechnical, transportation, and electrical disciplines
  • Manage internal teams and external subconsultants
  • Support constructability reviews, tender preparation, contractor selection, and contract administration
  • Lead construction services including site reviews, change management, and project close-out
  • Regulatory & Approvals
  • Navigate provincial and municipal approval processes in AB, SK, and MB
  • Coordinate permitting and approvals with regulators and utility owners
  • Ensure environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered or eligible for registration in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and/or Manitoba
  • 7+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on:
  • Water distribution systems
  • Stormwater management
  • Sanitary sewer systems
  • Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects
  • Proven ability to act as EOR for municipal infrastructure works
  • Strong understanding of municipal servicing standards and land development processes
  • Experience working with urban municipalities, developers, and rural communities
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Confident communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and manage competing priorities
  • Practical, solutions-oriented approach to engineering and construction challenges
  • Experience with construction logistics, phasing, and cost control
  • Familiarity with provincial and municipal procurement and contract delivery models

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