City : Edmonton, AB

Category : T&I - Highways, Bridges & Roads

Industry : Engineering

Employer : WSP

EDMONTON

The Opportunity:

WSP  is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Regional Roads and Highways Transportation Group, located at Edmonton Winterburn office, for a broad range of transportation projects on highways and rural roads in Alberta and various other Provincial jurisdictions.

Why 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.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• 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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A day in the life:

• Provide Support for Contract Administration and Construction Supervision on highways and rural roads projects,
• Provide support and supervision of intermediate staff in managing the day-to-day project delivery of transportation projects,
• Liaise with all levels of Government, Industry, Stakeholders and First Nations
• Assist with design and tendering of highways and rural roads projects,
• Provide quality control and quality assurance oversight,
• Preparation of cost estimates, budgets, tenders, designs, forecasting, meeting minutes, project diaries, and Progressive Estimates
• Attend client meetings, review and document work progress, adherence to plans, procedures, budgets, and specifications.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Graduation from a University or Technical school in the field of Engineering or a related discipline,  or a combination of related experience and education,
• Competent, capable and willing to work away from home/office for a significant period of the construction season,
• A minimum of 5 years' of Canadian experience managing highway transportation projects, or similar types of work,
• An understanding of the engineering consulting industry and the applicable roles of the consulting industry,
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have strong problem solving and negotiation skills,
• Working knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of construction surveying and materials testing,
• Be able to work independently and with minimal supervision,
• Demonstrable supervisory experience,
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a wide variety of interests/authorities, including public levels of government, utility companies, and contractors
• Ability to interpret and apply contract drawings, standards, and specifications,
• Understand relevant legislative (environmental, health/safety, etc.) requirements,
• Have the ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work,
• Possess average or above average computer and relevant software skills,
• Ability to manage and deliver completed, quality work on time and within budget,
• Experience with Civil 3D and AutoCAD is an asset,
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record