Project Manager

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #14185
• Salary: CA$120,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Project Manager, Community Development on behalf of our client, a well-established, award-winning multidisciplinary engineering firm with over 600 professionals and a strong presence across Western Canada.
This role sits within a thriving Community Development team and is central to delivering complex land development and municipal infrastructure projects from early planning through to construction. You'll be backed by a local team of 25+ professionals and a broader sector of 50+ community development experts.
This is a permanent, hybrid opportunity based in Edmonton or Calgary, AB.

The Role
As Project Manager, you'll take full ownership of land, municipal, and site development projects across the complete lifecycle from conceptual design and approvals through detailed design and construction delivery. You'll manage multidisciplinary teams, build lasting client and municipal relationships, and play a meaningful role in mentoring the next generation of engineers and technologists.

Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery

• Lead land, municipal, and site development projects through all phases: conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design, approvals, and construction
• Manage design of site grading, utility servicing, roadways, pedestrian networks, utility coordination, and stormwater management
• Prepare, coordinate, and manage development applications and approvals including Area Structure Plans, Outline Plans, Development Permits, Development Agreements, and Building Permits

Client & Municipal Engagement

• Liaise with municipal review teams and approval authorities to support timely, coordinated approvals
• Manage client communication proactively including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and expectations
• Support tendering and construction delivery including contractor coordination, RFI responses, and progress payment certification

Team Leadership

• Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary project teams, internal disciplines, subconsultants, and field services
• Complete quality control reviews ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with municipal and internal standards
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and technologists

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent); registered as a P.Eng. or P.Tech. with APEGA, or eligible for immediate registration
• 10+ years of progressive experience in land development and municipal infrastructure
• Proven track record leading projects from concept through detailed design and construction
• Demonstrated experience managing development approvals and applications
• Strong project management fundamentals: scope, schedule, budget, risk, and team leadership
• Established relationships with developers, municipalities, and land development partners in Alberta
• A collaborative, forward-thinking approach and genuine interest in mentoring others

For more current job opportunities, Follow MatchBox at linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com
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