Project Development Manager Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us - As a Senior Project Manager in our Edmonton Land Development team, you'll help shape the next generation of communities across Edmonton and beyond. You'll lead transformational residential, industrial, and mixeduse projects, ensuring they are resilient, sustainable, and built for longterm success.

At WSP, we boast a seasoned, multidisciplinary team ready to support your land development career growth trajectory. We provide an allencompassing approach and comprehensive suite of services to ensure seamless project delivery. From orchestrating urban residential and industrial subdivisions to fueling multifamily development success, we are committed to uncovering optimal solutions and delivering trusted partnership at every stage.

Armed with a wealth of project experience and an indepth understanding of municipal approvals, our team brings clarity, confidence, and momentum to complex development processes.

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Your Impact

As a Senior Project Manager - Land Development

• Lead the full project management lifecycle for land development, municipal servicing, and linear infrastructure, from concept design through construction and postconstruction acceptance. These include residential, commercial, industrial subdivisions, onsite private developments, mixed use, residential and commercial developments, collector and arterial roadways, and municipal reserve and park developments. 
• Deliver  engineering solutions for subdivisions, mixeduse sites, stormwater management systems, sanitary and water servicing, roadway geometry, site grading, and utility coordination.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, technologists, and subconsultants, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with municipal, provincial, and regulatory standards.
• Serve as the primary client partner for developers, municipalities, and agencies-building longterm relationships rooted in trust, responsiveness, and strategic insight.
• Oversee approval packages including technical reports, engineering drawings, planning submissions, zoning applications, and environmental documentation.
• Lead financial stewardship of projects, including forecasting, budgeting, invoicing, contract administration, and negotiating consultant and contractor agreements.
• Strengthen constructionphase delivery by providing RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, progress certifications, field reviews, and onsite technical problem-solving.
• Mentor  and elevate developing professionals, supporting technical growth, project management maturity, and clientfocused thinking.
• Champion innovation and resilience-integrating LID features, green infrastructure, and sustainable design approaches across all development projects.
• Engage with industry networks, local governments, and development associations to strengthen WSP's market presence and advance best practices.
• Support  business development, proposal writing, fee development, and client presentations to expand WSP's presence in land development across Alberta.
• Participate  in our growth in the market by developing relationships with the various project stakeholders in the land development industry. Collaboration and monitoring the industry regarding trends and changes and providing participating in industry improvement implementation.

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The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a Civil Engineering Technology diploma.
• 10+ years of progressive land development and municipal infrastructure design and project management experience, ideally within Alberta.
• Registered (or eligible for registration) with APEGA or ASET as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Professional Licensee (Engineering) (P.L. (Eng)), or Professional Technologist P.Tech.(Eng.) in Alberta.
• Project Management Institute PMP certification is an asset.
• Deep understanding of the land development process, municipal standards, permitting processes, servicing strategies, and grading design best practices.
• Proficiency in civil design tools such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, modelling software, and project coordination platforms.
• Creative problem-solver with strong judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to navigate competing priorities with confidence.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for projectrelated travel.

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• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 - $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 - $147,400

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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Ready to Shape the Future?

Take the next step in your career and help us redefine what's possible. Join a team shaping tomorrow's communities with purpose, creativity, and impact.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
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