Project Manager - Utilities

UTILITY PROJECT MANAGER
Mountain Community - Alberta
$90 - 105K + Benefits and Employer-Matched RRSP
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 projectsManaging project schedules, budgets, risks, resources, and deliverablesCoordinating consultants, contractors, technical specialists, and third-party project managersOverseeing construction activities, inspections, quality, safety, and compliancePreparing and evaluating tenders, proposals, and procurement documentsAdministering contracts and managing changes to project scope and budgetSupporting annual and long‑term capital planningReviewing engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical agreementsLiaising with provincial regulators regarding approvals and facility upgradesProviding clear project updates, financial reporting, and recommendations to leadershipIdentifying opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability, and infrastructure performanceTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE
You 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 skillsSound judgment when balancing risk, cost, quality, and competing prioritiesA strategic and forward‑thinking approach to infrastructure planningExcellent communication and relationship‑building abilitiesIntegrity, accountability, and a commitment to public serviceA collaborative, adaptable, and solutions‑focused mindsetQUALIFICATIONS
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. designationAt least five years of relevant experience with an engineering degree, or seven years with a C.E.T. designationProven experience delivering capital infrastructure or construction projectsStrong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, procurement, and contract administrationThe ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and legal agreementsKnowledge of Alberta’s water and wastewater regulatory requirementsStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and ExcelThe ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environmentThe following would be considered strong assets:P.Eng. designation in Alberta or eligibility for registration with APEGAProject Management Professional certificationExperience working with municipal, provincial, or federal agenciesExperience delivering water and wastewater capital projectsExperience with infrastructure optimization, innovation, or process improvementWHAT'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.
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