Project Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
The Opportunity
McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to expand our strong Community and Resort Development team. This team is dedicated to creating places that bring joy in the Canadian Rockies and the Calgary region. Our current portfolio includes visitor accommodation, ski resorts, multi-family sites, commercial developments, subdivisions, and remote, boutique lodging. We have projects in Canmore, Banff National Park, Kananaskis, Fernie, Revelstoke and a host of other amazing places.
In this role, you will lead projects in the planning, design, and execution of municipal infrastructure and land development. You’ll oversee project delivery from concept through construction, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff. This position is ideal for someone ready to step into a key role with opportunities for leadership advancement.
This position offers the flexibility to report to either our Calgary or Canmore office and supports a hybrid work schedule. We prefer that the successful candidate be willing to travel to the Canmore or Calgary office 2-4 times per month to promote strong bonds with the team, though you're always welcome to come in more often.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the Branch Manager and Division Manager in business development activities for community and resort development projects and cross-sell a host of other services that McElhanney provides.
- Lead the proposal, design, and delivery of civil engineering projects including municipal infrastructure and land development.
- Serve as a key client-facing representative of McElhanney, building strong relationships, upholding the firm’s reputation, and consistently delivering excellence in service and communication
- Manage project budgets, schedules, scope, and quality assurance.
- Prepare and review technical reports, design drawings, and specifications.
- Coordinate with clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and subconsultants in a number of different municipalities.
- Provide technical mentorship and support to EITs and junior technologists.
- Ensure projects comply with all applicable codes, standards, and guidelines.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution preferred. Candidates with engineering technology diplomas will also be considered.
- Registered P.Eng. with APEGA or eligible for registration in AB preferred. Candidates that are EITs or engineering technologists will also be considered.
- 5+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, primarily in consulting.
- Proven ability to attract/retain clients, win projects, and deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
- Focus on efficiency and the use of new technologies to improve workflows.
- Familiar with construction specifications, tenders and procurement, is an asset.
- Demonstrated project management skills with a track record of successful delivery.
- Strong leadership, learning mindset, knowledge sharing, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working with contracts and developers is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of municipal infrastructure design, construction, and permitting.
What Can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
- Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle
- Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
- Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan and share ownership potential.
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.
- Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
- Relocation Support: Financial assistance if applicable.
This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com).
Visit us on Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience.
Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning. The disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.
About McElhanney
Established in 1910, McElhanney is an employee-owned company that provides geomatics, engineering, geospatial, planning, landscape architecture, environmental services, and more. We have 30+ locations across Western Canada and a specialty satellite office in Florida (USA), to service cities, communities & parks, energy & resources, and transportation sectors. We operate locally in the communities where we live and work and share staff resources from across our company.
At McElhanney, we work closely with our clients and partners and take on their challenges like they’re our own. Our clients choose us because of our commitment to safety and quality service, because our relationships are rooted in trust, and because our capable teams have the grit and skill to tackle challenging problems.
We value hiring and keeping great people, attaining operational excellence, and delivering outstanding work to our valued clients. It’s what drives us forward every day. Our team has won over 100 project and professional awards since 2000 alone.
McElhanney is proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm, recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, COR Workplace Safety certified, and ISO 9001:2015 standard certified.
Project Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
The Opportunity
McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to expand our strong Community and Resort Development team. This team is dedicated to creating places that bring joy in the Canadian Rockies and the Calgary region. Our current portfolio includes visitor accommodation, ski resorts, multi-family sites, commercial developments, subdivisions, and remote, boutique lodging. We have projects in Canmore, Banff National Park, Kananaskis, Fernie, Revelstoke and a host of other amazing places.
In this role, you will lead projects in the planning, design, and execution of municipal infrastructure and land development. You’ll oversee project delivery from concept through construction, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff. This position is ideal for someone ready to step into a key role with opportunities for leadership advancement.
This position offers the flexibility to report to either our Calgary or Canmore office and supports a hybrid work schedule. We prefer that the successful candidate be willing to travel to the Canmore or Calgary office 2-4 times per month to promote strong bonds with the team, though you're always welcome to come in more often.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the Branch Manager and Division Manager in business development activities for community and resort development projects and cross-sell a host of other services that McElhanney provides.
- Lead the proposal, design, and delivery of civil engineering projects including municipal infrastructure and land development.
- Serve as a key client-facing representative of McElhanney, building strong relationships, upholding the firm’s reputation, and consistently delivering excellence in service and communication
- Manage project budgets, schedules, scope, and quality assurance.
- Prepare and review technical reports, design drawings, and specifications.
- Coordinate with clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and subconsultants in a number of different municipalities.
- Provide technical mentorship and support to EITs and junior technologists.
- Ensure projects comply with all applicable codes, standards, and guidelines.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution preferred. Candidates with engineering technology diplomas will also be considered.
- Registered P.Eng. with APEGA or eligible for registration in AB preferred. Candidates that are EITs or engineering technologists will also be considered.
- 5+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, primarily in consulting.
- Proven ability to attract/retain clients, win projects, and deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
- Focus on efficiency and the use of new technologies to improve workflows.
- Familiar with construction specifications, tenders and procurement, is an asset.
- Demonstrated project management skills with a track record of successful delivery.
- Strong leadership, learning mindset, knowledge sharing, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working with contracts and developers is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of municipal infrastructure design, construction, and permitting.
What Can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
- Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle
- Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
- Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan and share ownership potential.
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.
- Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
- Relocation Support: Financial assistance if applicable.
This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com).
Visit us on Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience.
Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warning. The disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.
About McElhanney
Established in 1910, McElhanney is an employee-owned company that provides geomatics, engineering, geospatial, planning, landscape architecture, environmental services, and more. We have 30+ locations across Western Canada and a specialty satellite office in Florida (USA), to service cities, communities & parks, energy & resources, and transportation sectors. We operate locally in the communities where we live and work and share staff resources from across our company.
At McElhanney, we work closely with our clients and partners and take on their challenges like they’re our own. Our clients choose us because of our commitment to safety and quality service, because our relationships are rooted in trust, and because our capable teams have the grit and skill to tackle challenging problems.
We value hiring and keeping great people, attaining operational excellence, and delivering outstanding work to our valued clients. It’s what drives us forward every day. Our team has won over 100 project and professional awards since 2000 alone.
McElhanney is proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm, recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, COR Workplace Safety certified, and ISO 9001:2015 standard certified.