Senior Project Manager, Land Development

Edmonton's next neighborhoods need someone to lead them from first concept to final construction. As ISL's Senior Project Manager, Community Development, you will own a portfolio of land development projects, be the person developers and municipalities call first, and help shape the next generation of engineers and technologists on our Edmonton team.
Community Development | Edmonton, AlbertaFull-time, permanent | Hybrid, Edmonton | $140,000 to $165,000 + annual performance bonus
About UsISL is a Western Canadian planning, engineering and design firm of about 650 people in 16 offices. Our engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects and scientists work together to deliver infrastructure projects that minimize environmental impacts and maximize benefits to the community.
We deliver multidisciplinary projects across five sectors: Transportation, Municipal and Community, Bridges, Buildings and Structures, and Land and Environment.
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About the RoleYou will lead a portfolio of land development projects in the Edmonton region, act as a trusted advisor to developer and municipal clients, and help grow our Edmonton practice. If you thrive on complex, multidisciplinary projects and enjoy mentoring the next generation of engineers and technologists, we would like to hear from you.
Key responsibilities:
Lead land, municipal and site development projects through conceptual, preliminary and detailed design, from early planning and approvals through construction.
Oversee the design of site grading, utility servicing, roadways, pedestrian networks and stormwater management.
Prepare and manage development applications, including Area Structure Plans, Outline Plans, rezoning, Development Permits, Development Agreements and Building Permits.
Lead multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants and field services, and complete quality control reviews.
Support tendering and construction, including contractor coordination, construction reviews, Requests for Information (RFIs) and progress payment certification.
Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk and client expectations, along with project financials such as fees, invoicing and collections.
Build and maintain client relationships, lead proposals and identify new work.
Coach and mentor engineers, technologists and Project Managers, and help guide the technical direction of the Edmonton team.
About YouYou are a senior land development engineer with a strong technical background and sound professional judgment. You take ownership from early planning and approvals through detailed design and construction, and you deliver solutions that balance quality, risk, schedule and client objectives.
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.
12+ years of progressive experience in land development and municipal infrastructure, including 5+ years as a Project Manager.
Proven experience managing development approvals and applications.
Strong experience leading multidisciplinary teams, client relationships and construction-phase services (tendering, contractor coordination, scope/schedule/budget).
A track record of winning and growing work, and of coaching intermediate and junior professionals.
What ISL OffersOur benefits support the four pillars of wellbeing: physical, mental, financial and spiritual.
Salary:
$140,000 to $165,000 per year, plus an annual performance bonus.
Hybrid work from our Edmonton office, with flexibility to work from 16 offices across Western Canada.
Employer-paid health, dental and extensive paramedical benefits from day one.
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance options.
Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts.
Group RRSP with employer matching.
Paid professional development, including conferences and memberships.
Parental leave top-ups.
Shareholder opportunities.
24/7/365 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Service Recognition Awards.
A strong onboarding and mentorship plan to set you up for success.
Location7909 51 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta.
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