Project Manager - Utilities

Job summary

The Utility Project Manager will lead critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through to construction and closeout. This includes managing project schedules, budgets, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Job details

UTILITY PROJECT MANAGER Mountain Community - Alberta $90 - 105K + Benefits and Employer-Matched RRSP Infrastructure | Water & Wastewater This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering and infrastructure professional to join a collaborative municipal organization and lead essential water and wastewater capital projects. DMC Recruitment Group is partnering with a respected Alberta municipality to recruit a Utility Project Manager. This permanent, full-time position offers meaningful work, an excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to directly contribute to the safety, sustainability, and long-term resilience of a growing community. About Our Client Our client is a forward-thinking municipal organization known for its collaborative culture, talented team, and commitment to exceptional public service. Focused on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and responsible infrastructure investment, the organization is building resilient systems that support a growing community. This is an opportunity to join an engaged team where new ideas are welcomed, professional growth is encouraged, and your work will make a visible, lasting impact. THE OPPORTUNITY The Utility Project Manager will lead critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects from early planning and procurement through construction, commissioning, and closeout. Working with internal teams, consultants, contractors, regulators, and community partners, you will keep complex capital projects moving forward—safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Include Leading the planning, design, procurement, and delivery of utility capital projects Managing project schedules, budgets, risks, resources, and deliverables Coordinating consultants, contractors, technical specialists, and third-party project managers Overseeing construction activities, inspections, quality, safety, and compliance Preparing and evaluating tenders, proposals, and procurement documents Administering contracts and managing changes to project scope and budget Supporting annual and long-term capital planning Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical agreements Liaising with provincial regulators regarding approvals and facility upgrades Providing clear project updates, financial reporting, and recommendations to leadership Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability, and infrastructure performance THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Y ou are an experienced engineering or infrastructure professional who knows how to take complex capital projects from concept to completion. You bring strong project leadership, financial management, procurement, and contract administration experience, along with practical knowledge of municipal infrastructure. Experience delivering water and wastewater projects within Alberta’s regulatory environment would be highly valued. You will be successful in this role if you bring: Strong project leadership, organization, and financial management skills Sound judgment when balancing risk, cost, quality, and competing priorities A strategic and forward-thinking approach to infrastructure planning Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities Integrity, accountability, and a commitment to public service A collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset QUALIFICATIONS The Successful Candidate Will Have A degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or a related engineering discipline; or a Civil Engineering Technology diploma with a C.E.T. designation At least five years of relevant experience with an engineering degree, or seven years with a C.E.T. designation Proven experience delivering capital infrastructure or construction projects Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, procurement, and contract administration The ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and legal agreements Knowledge of Alberta’s water and wastewater regulatory requirements Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Excel The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment The Following Would Be Considered Strong Assets P.Eng. designation in Alberta or eligibility for registration with APEGA Project Management Professional certification Experience working with municipal, provincial, or federal agencies Experience delivering water and wastewater capital projects Experience with infrastructure optimization, innovation, or process improvement WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Live in one of Alberta's most scenic communities with mountains directly in your backyard. Amazing place for an adventurous and outdoorsy individual who is looking for a quiet and nature filled community to live in. If you are an experienced project manager with a background in engineering, municipal infrastructure, or water and wastewater systems, we would like to hear from you. Please apply directly with your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant capital project experience and interest in the opportunity.

What you’ll do

The Utility Project Manager will lead critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through to construction and closeout. This includes managing project schedules, budgets, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates should have a degree in engineering or a related field, with at least five years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of project management, budgeting, and Alberta's regulatory environment for water and wastewater projects is essential.

Benefits

• Benefits • Employer-Matched RRSP

Listed skills

• Engineering Drawings · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project Leadership
• Financial Management
• Procurement
• Contract Administration
• Municipal Infrastructure
• Water Projects
• Wastewater Projects
• Regulatory Compliance
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance
• Engineering Drawings
• Technical Agreements
• Microsoft Office
• Project Planning

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Construction