Engineering Project Manager

Job Description - Engineering Project Manager (54653)

Job Description

Job Number
54653

Working in an integrated business model, the Engineering Project Manager is a pivotal leader accountable for the successful delivery of complex projects—on time, within budget, and to scope. You will provide specialized engineering expertise for constructability, risk assessment, and technical issue resolution. Your leadership will extend to leading project consultants, mentoring emerging talent, and representing the project in stakeholder meetings, with a critical focus on quality assurance, adherence to City of Edmonton standards (including PPMP), and oversight of change management and contract compliance for initiatives like the LRT Capital Line South Extension

What will you do?

Manage the planning, design, and/or delivery of infrastructure projects, focused on Operation and Maintenance Facility (OMF), Stations, Traction Power Substations (TPSS) and Utility Complexes (UC)

Define project goals, objectives, and planned deliverables to ensure alignment with requirements

Manage, monitor, and report project milestones, ensuring projects remain on budget, on schedule, and within the defined scope and quality

Review comprehensive technical documentation, including feasibility studies, design reports, drawings, specifications, and operation/maintenance manuals

Perform thorough risk management activities for all projects

Develop and steward relationships with internal and external partners, and implement robust public/stakeholder engagement processes and communication plans in collaboration with Communications

Manage the procurement and contract processes, including the preparation of tender documents and review of proposals/bids

Direct and coordinate the work of consultants and contractors

Apply technical expertise to guide Engineering Consultants, ensuring appropriate specifications and standards are used, and proactively resolve complex technical issues

Document all project activities in accordance with the Project Management methodology, City policies, processes, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing and registered with APEGA. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment

Minimum of 4 years of a combination of engineering and project management experience

Assets

Coursework/training in project management; financial management; or other leadership training

Experience with different project delivery models including but not limited to, Design Bid Build, Design Build, Construction Manager at Risk, etc.

Skills required for success

Technical proficiency in construction processes (civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical disciplines) and working knowledge of relevant codes, legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures (e.g., OH&S, Environmental, Builders Lien Act)

Project management capability, including an understanding of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) best practices, demonstrated planning, organizational, and problem solving skills

Proven experience in multi- disciplinary teams in project delivery, managing external consultants, and possessing the ability and willingness to delegate and empower others

Effective verbal and written communication skills (including report writing and presenting), with experience in implementing public engagement processes, conflict resolution, negotiation, and fostering collaborative relationships

Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). )

Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Applicants may be tested

Conditions of employment & work environment

Up to:  1 permanent full-time position

Hours of work:  36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary : $94,870.14 - $ (Annually)

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite

This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)

Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent)

The role may necessitate the use of personal transportation to be reimbursed in accordance with the City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance

To request an accommodation, please contact  Learn more about our benefits .

Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

Recruitment Consultant: AS/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification

Title:

PE2 - Electrical Engineer

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