Project Manager Water & Sewer

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