Job Description

Project Manager – Water & Sewer

Salary:$120,000+(based on experience and formal education) Firma Contracting is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong Water & Sewer background to oversee underground infrastructure and civil construction projects in the Edmonton area. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing large-scale civil projects, preparing estimates and bids, coordinating project execution, and maintaining project budgets from start to finish. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, matching RRSPs, work-life balance, opportunities for advancement, and ongoing safety training.

Responsibilities

• Manage water, sewer, and civil construction projects from planning through completion.
• Prepare accurate project estimates, bid submissions, and tender packages.
• Perform quantity and material take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate and schedule large-scale construction projects to ensure milestones and deadlines are met.
• Track project budgets, costs, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Conduct cost analysis and identify opportunities to improve project efficiency and profitability.
• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, site supervisors, and internal project teams.
• Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, and change orders.
• Monitor project progress to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, progress reports, and project closeout.
• Promote and enforce company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner with honesty and integrity.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience in civil construction.
• Proven experience managing Water & Sewer infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience preparing estimates, bids, and tender submissions.
• Experience coordinating and scheduling large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, cost analysis, and cost tracking.
• Experience performing quantity and material take-offs.
• Proficiency with Bid2Win is required.
• Strong understanding of underground utility construction methods.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driver's abstract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Experience working on municipal infrastructure projects is considered an asset.
• Experience with additional estimating or project management software is considered an asset.

Certifications The following certifications are considered strong assets (or may be required depending on the project):

• CSTS 2020
• WHMIS 2015
• Ground Disturbance Level II
• Standard First Aid
• Leadership for Safety Excellence
• Confined Space Entry
• Fall Protection