Manager, Linear Infrastructure Delivery

CG- CAL- 9187
City of Calgary
Calgary, AB
Full Time, Permanent
Monday-Friday 35 hours
Rate of Pay: Level M4E $214,400- $268,000


Meridia Recruitment is pleased to partner with the City of Calgary in the recruitment of a Manager, Linear Infrastructure Delivery (LID)  to support their efforts to improve critical linear infrastructure within the City.


Reporting to the Deputy Director, Utilities Delivery, the Manager, Linear Infrastructure Delivery (LID) will provide strategic and leadership to ensure the safe, effective and efficient delivery of the business unit’s mandate, which includes the design, project/portfolio management, risk management, and contract management of all linear related capital infrastructure projects for lift stations, linear water, wastewater, stormwater and flood mitigation infrastructure related projects. As a member of the Utilities Delivery Management Team, you will be expected to foster an inclusive leadership approach that promotes a culture of safety, innovation, and collaboration amongst staff and internal/external business partners. As a strategic decision-maker and problem-solver, you will possess political acumen and have experience in leading transformational change in a very dynamic work environment.



Key Responsibilities 

• Leadership & People Management: Lead, coach, mentor, and develop technical and professional staff; oversee recruitment, build workforce capability, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Capital Project Delivery: Ensure effective planning, coordination, and delivery of Wastewater, Drinking Water, and Storm Water infrastructure projects, meeting safety, schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements.
• Strategic Direction & Corporate Alignment: Shape and execute strategic and business plans for Linear Infrastructure Delivery; contribute to department and corporate initiatives; ensure alignment with City-wide priorities including risk management, sustainability, and coordinated infrastructure planning.
• Governance, Standards & Continuous Improvement: Oversee development and application of standard operating practices, project management processes, engineering and construction standards, reporting, and quality assurance to increase consistency and efficiency.
• Financial Oversight, Communications & Emergency Response: Manage significant operating and capital budgets ($500M–$1B+ annually); lead proactive communications with internal and external interested parties including Council and the public; serve as a key incident leader during critical infrastructure emergencies.

Qualifications/Skills 

• A degree in Engineering with 10 years of relevant, progressively responsible professional engineering experience obtained after receiving your P. Eng. Designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work. Candidates should have leadership experience, and experience in a large public sector environment is preferred.  
• In-depth knowledge and experience in the delivery of significant infrastructure projects, with particular focus on standards, controls and operating practices, tender and contract evaluation and management, collaboration, people resource management, issues management and partner engagement including public consultation.
• Experience with the review, evaluation and negotiations of construction and service contracts, and experience managing portfolios of work, communications, issues management, scope management, risk management and quality control and assurance.
• The ability to balance multi-partner needs with the complex technical, regulatory, and financial requirement of delivering infrastructure projects.
• An understanding of organizational politics, issues and external influences and the ability to effectively translate this understanding into organizational performance and customer value.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• You have strong political acumen, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, strategic visioning and critical thinking, and well-developed judgement and planning skills.
• Aligning with City Corporate values, you will have demonstrated success in building, developing and leading strong teams, leading and managing change, improving organizational performance, deploying resources to achieve effective and efficient outcomes, and establishing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships with colleagues, clients, partners and/or elected officials.

What is Offered to Staff

• Rate of Pay: $214,400-$268,000
• Hours of Work: This is a non-union position that works Monday-Friday 35 hours per week. 
• Benefits: The City of Calgary offers full-time staff a comprehensive benefit package to you and your family dental, extended health, prescription drugs, vision care, life and disability insurance and paramedical coverage; Employee & Family Assistance Program;
• Health & Wellness Program, with access and reimbursement to City facilities and/or discounts to facilities, plus a defined benefits pension LAPP with a fixed income when you retire.
• Employee Transit Pass- A taxable benefit to encourage ridership and advance the climate strategy
• Employee Development  

The City of Calgary is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented.

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share the values of the City and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in the community. They support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. 

If you have questions about this opportunity, contact Cassandra George, Senior Consultant at View phone number on meridiarecruitment.ca or View email address on meridiarecruitment.ca . If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Cassandra know.