Senior Project Manager/Project Engineer, Land Development

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a motivated Project Engineer / Project Manager to join our established Land Development Engineering team, located at our Edmonton office. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking project consultancy services primarily in the discipline area of land development projects with a focus on private sector clients involving residential, commercial and industrial subdivision and site servicing projects. As part of the engineering design and project management team you will engage with colleagues and deal directly with clients, consultants, and approval agencies.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• You are a self-motivated professional and leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of initiative, motivation, drive, energy and enthusiasm to get the job done.
• Ability to work effectively and competently with people at all levels in the organization.
• Engage and coordinate with clients, contractors, project team members, stakeholders and the public on various projects.
• Carry out preliminary and detailed design of land development infrastructure, including stormwater management, sanitary sewers, water networks, road, grading, etc.
• Be involved in all stages of a project development, from concept to handover to the client, preparing and coordinating technical reports, drawings, specifications, and contract documents; providing support throughout the tender process; assisting with managing construction projects.
• Prepare analyses, reports, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, presentations, and reports as required.
• Develop and strengthen existing skills and deliver engineering projects in accordance with client requirements and in line with company and industry best practice.
• Ensure that solutions offered and delivered reflect the needs of private sector, municipal, provincial, and federal clients as the case may be.
• Work effectively with, and coordinate the efforts of, engineering and technical team members.
• Preliminary and detailed contract administration, and field reviews for projects under construction.
• Ability to work under supervision; effective time management and strong organizational skills; Ability to work with Project Managers and Technical staff located in offices across WSP.
• Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil3D is an asset.
• Ability to work to deadlines and see tasks through to completion.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• An undergraduate degree or diploma in civil engineering from an accredited institution.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in the design and approvals of land development infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Professional Engineer or Technologist designation in Alberta.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Knowledge of local land development markets with established local client relationships is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal, including teamwork and interpersonal abilities.
• High ethical standards in parallel with WSP Corporate Policy, Vision, Mission and Values.
• High attention to detail, and an ability to work well as a team player.