Manager, Municipal Projects
The City of Beaumont is third-fastest-growing community in western Canada and the fastest-growing city in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. With this growth comes the demand for services and amenities that facilitate the need for a dedicated and proficient project management team to deliver projects for the City.
Are you an experienced project team leader who thrives on driving results, mentoring high-performing teams, and making a meaningful impact in a growing municipality?
The City of Beaumont is seeking a Manager, Municipal Projects to lead this project team. In this position you’ll be responsible for shaping and delivering operational and capital projects that help power Beaumont’s future, ensuring they are completed on time, on budget, and in alignment with our community values.
Our team is highly collaborative, professional, fun, and passionate about supporting the vision of a growing, vibrant, and spirited community. Beaumont’s location within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, provides a variety of rewarding challenges and the opportunity to apply forward-thinking concepts to advance Beaumont’s vision.
At the City of Beaumont, we believe in working for each other, leading with heart and mind, and tackling every challenge with purpose.
What YOU’RE Responsible for:- Leading a dedicated team of project professionals, supporting their development and ensuring strong team cohesion through mentorship and trust.
- Managing a portfolio of small to high value complex, multi-disciplinary capital and operational projects—from planning through to closure while meeting corporate and Council commitments.
- Projects managed by the project team will include any projects that support the municipality and could include but not be limited to transportation, utility, facility, open space, recreation and/or drainage projects.
- Overseeing all aspects of project management including but not limited to risk identification and mitigation, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, contract management, and reporting.
- Driving continuous improvement and refinement of project management processes, procurement practices, and project delivery.
- Supporting the development, updates and refinement of the City's 10-year capital plan and shaping future infrastructure strategy.
- Collaborating cross-departmentally and with stakeholders to ensure expectations are met.
- Leading and/or participating in strategy interdepartmental initiatives that help shape the organization.
- Preparing reports and presenting to Council and responding to inquiries from residents and elected officials.
- Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring all projects adhere to relevant legislation and regulations.
- A post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field (equivalencies may be considered).
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience leading complex infrastructure projects, ideally within the municipal or public sector.
- Proven experience directly supervising staff while building trust and strong relationships
- Strong understanding of project, procurement and contract management practices, policies, and legislation.
- Experience using project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Office 365).
- PMP designation (or willingness to pursue) is considered an asset.
- Civil construction experience is an asset.
- A people-first leadership style that fosters trust, collaboration, and shared success.
- Proven ability to lead large, diverse project teams and deliver results in high-pressure environments.
- A mindset focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and proactive problem-solving.
- Strong communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal, with a knack for translating complex technical information into plain language.
- Awareness of the broader political and regulatory landscape impacting municipal projects.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
- A salary range of $ 106,433.60- $ 138,902.40 per annum (based on experience and qualifications)
- Employer paid Health and Dental benefits package
- Health Wellness and Learning Spending Account
- Participation in the Local Authority Pension Plan (LAPP).
- Membership to the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre
- 35-hour work week (some evening and weekend work may be required)
- And an amazing team to work with!!Join a team that is professional, passionate, and committed to making a difference for our community every day. This is more than a leadership role; it’s your chance to bring your expertise, ideas, and leadership will shape real, visible change in a fast-growing, exciting community!
If you meet these qualifications, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document by 9:00 AM on May 5, 2025.
The City of Beaumont is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. This means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Any persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,[email protected]
Information For Applicants:
- Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system. If you have any difficulties, please reach out to our People Services department.
- We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including reference checks, education verification, and a criminal record check.