Senior Project Manager, Land Development - WSP, Edmonton

What you'll do

As a Senior Project Manager, Land Development at WSP, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of communities across Edmonton and beyond. You will lead transformational residential, industrial, and mixed-use projects, ensuring they are resilient, sustainable, and built for long-term success. This position involves an all-encompassing approach to project delivery, from urban subdivisions to multi-family development, uncovering optimal solutions and delivering trusted partnership at every stage. Your impact will include:

• Leading the full project management lifecycle for land development, municipal servicing, and linear infrastructure, from concept design through construction and post-construction 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.
• Delivering engineering solutions for subdivisions, mixed-use sites, stormwater management systems, sanitary and water servicing, roadway geometry, site grading, and utility coordination.
• Guiding multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, technologists, and subconsultants, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with municipal, provincial, and regulatory standards.
• Serving as the primary client partner for developers, municipalities, and agencies—building long-term relationships rooted in trust, responsiveness, and strategic insight.
• Overseeing approval packages including technical reports, engineering drawings, planning submissions, zoning applications, and environmental documentation.
• Leading financial stewardship of projects, including forecasting, budgeting, invoicing, contract administration, and negotiating consultant and contractor agreements.
• Strengthening construction-phase delivery by providing RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, progress certifications, field reviews, and on-site technical problem-solving.
• Mentoring and elevating developing professionals, supporting technical growth, project management maturity, and client-focused thinking.
• Championing innovation and resilience—integrating LID features, green infrastructure, and sustainable design approaches across all development projects.
• Engaging with industry networks, local governments, and development associations to strengthen WSP’s market presence and advance best practices.
• Supporting business development, proposal writing, fee development, and client presentations to expand WSP's presence in land development across Alberta.
• Participating 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.

What you'll bring

To excel in this Senior Project Manager role within WSP's land development team, you will bring a robust background in civil engineering and project management. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating complex development processes and delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Key qualifications and skills include:

• 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 (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 project-related travel.

Who you'll work with

At WSP, you will join a seasoned, multidisciplinary team of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. Our global minds unite to power local solutions, leveraging an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, technologists, and subconsultants, fostering an environment where ideas are valued, and growth is supported. WSP prides itself on being 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.

Benefits

Choosing WSP means joining a firm that exists to shape communities to advance humanity. As a proudly Canadian Top 100 Employer, WSP offers a supportive environment where your career growth is prioritized. We believe in providing limitless opportunities and a flexible work-life balance. Benefits of working with WSP include:

• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities to tailor your role to match your ambition, whether it’s across the country or around the globe.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.