Civil Project Manager – Underground Infrastructure

Firma Contracting is looking for an accomplished Civil Project Manager to lead underground infrastructure projects throughout Edmonton and the surrounding area.

This position will take ownership of projects across their full lifecycle, from estimating and tender preparation through construction, financial management and final closeout. The successful candidate will bring significant experience in water and sewer construction and will be comfortable balancing the commercial, operational and technical requirements of complex civil projects.

The role requires someone who can build reliable estimates, understand project drawings and quantities, establish realistic construction plans, monitor financial performance and work closely with field leadership to keep projects moving. Strong communication with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers will also be an important part of the position.

Firma offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, company-matched RRSP contributions, ongoing professional and safety training, opportunities for career advancement and a work environment that values sustainable work-life balance.

Compensation: Starting at $120,000 annually, with final compensation determined by relevant experience, qualifications and formal education.

Role Overview:

As Civil Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall delivery and commercial performance of assigned underground infrastructure projects. You will work closely with estimating, operations and field teams to establish project requirements, allocate resources, manage contractual obligations and identify potential issues before they affect schedule or cost.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead water, sanitary sewer, storm and related underground infrastructure projects from initial planning through final turnover
• Develop project execution plans, construction schedules and key milestones in coordination with operations and field leadership
• Prepare detailed estimates for prospective civil construction work
• Develop competitive bid packages and tender submissions based on project drawings, specifications and contractual requirements
• Complete and verify quantity take-offs and material take-offs for underground construction scopes
• Review tender documents to understand scope, risks, exclusions, specifications and project requirements before submission
• Use Bid2Win for estimating and related pre-construction activities
• Establish project budgets and monitor financial performance throughout construction
• Track actual and committed costs against project forecasts and approved budgets
• Regularly review cost-to-complete information and update project forecasts as conditions change
• Analyze production, labour, equipment and material costs to identify variances and potential financial risks
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, control costs and strengthen project performance
• Coordinate labour, equipment, materials, subcontractors and other resources required to meet project schedules
• Work directly with Superintendents, Foremen and other field leadership to address operational requirements and upcoming work
• Maintain communication with clients, consultants, municipalities, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, addenda and other technical documentation throughout the project
• Evaluate scope changes and coordinate pricing, documentation and follow-up for change work
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, progress documentation, change orders and other required project correspondence
• Monitor construction progress against schedule, budget and contractual requirements
• Assist in resolving field conflicts, constructability concerns and unforeseen site conditions
• Ensure project documentation remains organized, accurate and current
• Coordinate project turnover requirements, deficiencies, final documentation and closeout activities
• Support project teams in maintaining Firma’s expectations for safety, quality and environmental compliance
• Build productive working relationships with both field and office teams while demonstrating professionalism, accountability and integrity

Experience & Technical Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience within civil construction
• Demonstrated experience managing water and sewer infrastructure projects is required
• Strong background in underground utility construction, including an understanding of typical installation methods, sequencing and field operations
• Significant experience with construction estimating, tender preparation and competitive bid submissions
• Ability to complete and review detailed quantity and material take-offs
• Experience developing and managing schedules for complex or large-scale construction projects
• Strong understanding of project budgets, forecasting, cost control and financial reporting
• Ability to analyze project costs and recognize financial or operational variances
• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through execution and closeout
• Working proficiency with Bid2Win is required
• Ability to interpret civil drawings, specifications, contracts and other construction documents
• Strong understanding of change management and project documentation processes
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and project priorities simultaneously
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Effective written and verbal communication with clients, field personnel and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Valid driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract

Education & Additional Experience:

The following qualifications would be considered assets:

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Previous experience delivering municipal infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with additional construction estimating, scheduling or project management platforms
• Experience working directly with municipalities, engineering consultants or public-sector clients
• Experience overseeing multiple active civil projects or complex project portfolios

Safety Training:

Depending on project requirements, the following training and certifications are considered valuable assets:

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