Senior Project Manager - Community Infrastructure (First Nations & Municipal)

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The OpportunityReady to Make an Impact?This is your chance to lead transformative projects that strengthen communities and advance sustainability. As a Senior Project Manager within our Northern Alberta & Indigenous team, you’ll guide municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects in partnership with Indigenous communities—projects that matter for generations to come.
Applicants not residing in Edmonton will be considered.
Your Impact
Lead planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects for Indigenous clients, including feasibility studies, system assessments, upgrades, and new infrastructure.
Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, leadership, and project partners.
Facilitate engagement sessions and workshops to ensure decisions reflect community priorities.
Manage scope, budget, schedule, risk, and quality from initiation through completion.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams—engineers, planners, environmental specialists, and construction professionals.
Prepare proposals and project documentation with culturally appropriate communication.
Support business development and contribute to long-term Indigenous partnership strategies.
Mentor junior staff and foster team growth.
The Skills That Set You Apart
10+ years managing municipal infrastructure projects, with at least 5 years working with First Nations communities.
Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology diploma;
P.Eng., CET, or P.Tech (Eng.) designation in Alberta.
PMP certification is an asset.
Experience with lift stations, reservoirs, and pump stations is an advantage.
Ability to present technical information in accessible, community-friendly ways.
Familiarity with Indigenous Services Canada processes and willingness to travel as required.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
Why Choose WSP?We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
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Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
Flexible work, real balance – we recognise the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritise the balance in yours. #WeAreWSP
CompensationBC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $104,100 – $138,000
MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $94,100 – $124,900
DisclosureThe final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organisational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
About UsAt WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
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Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
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