Partner Staffing is the "go to recruiter" for difficult, important, and time sensitive positions in Western Canada. We work with proactive clients who understand the importance of having exceptional staff.
Partner Staffing on behalf of our Client, we are seeking a Municipal Infrastructure – Water Project Manager to lead and deliver complex municipal water infrastructure projects in collaboration with cities, towns, rural municipalities, and Indigenous and developing communities. This role focuses on water utilities, including water distribution, stormwater management, sanitary systems, and associated infrastructure logistics.
The successful candidate will manage projects through the full lifecycle—from planning and design to construction and commissioning—while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and acting as Engineer of Record (EOR) where required.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Client Leadership
- Lead and manage municipal infrastructure projects for urban land development, subdivisions, and rural community servicing
- Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal clients, developers, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality across multiple concurrent projects
- Prepare and present technical reports, council submissions, and stakeholder communications
- Technical & Engineering Leadership
- Act as Engineer of Record (EOR) for water, storm, and sanitary infrastructure projects, as appropriate
- Oversee and contribute to planning, preliminary design, detailed design, and construction-phase services
- Ensure designs comply with municipal standards, provincial regulations, and industry best practices
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Coordinate civil, environmental, geotechnical, transportation, and electrical disciplines
- Manage internal teams and external subconsultants
- Support constructability reviews, tender preparation, contractor selection, and contract administration
- Lead construction services including site reviews, change management, and project close-out
- Regulatory & Approvals
- Navigate provincial and municipal approval processes in AB, SK, and MB
- Coordinate permitting and approvals with regulators and utility owners
- Ensure environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related disciplineProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered or eligible for registration in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and / or Manitoba7+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on :Water distribution systemsStormwater managementSanitary sewer systemsDemonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projectsProven ability to act as EOR for municipal infrastructure worksStrong understanding of municipal servicing standards and land development processesExperience working with urban municipalities, developers, and rural communitiesSkills & Competencies
Strong project management and organizational skillsConfident communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and manage competing prioritiesPractical, solutions-oriented approach to engineering and construction challengesExperience with construction logistics, phasing, and cost controlFamiliarity with provincial and municipal procurement and contract delivery models