Construction Manager, Land Development and Municipal Engineering

At CIMA were building the communities where Albertas future will take shape. As one of Canadas fastest-growing regions Alberta presents unique opportunitiesand our Infrastructure group is at the forefront of land development and municipal infrastructure that responds to this growth with purpose innovation and care. Recognized as a market leader we deliver infrastructure solutions that are deeply impactful for the communities we serve.

Our experts are leaders in their fields collaborating across disciplines on projects that are as challenging as they are rewarding. At CIMA youll find a place to apply your passion grow your expertise and contribute to building communities that are more equitable resilient and livable.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together planning and urban design civil and stormwater engineering and construction managementdelivering projects from early planning through construction and completion. We partner with a diverse range of public and private clients on high-profile city-building and municipal projects. Success across our portfolio is driven by insight foresight and meaningful engagementvalues that guide how we work and how we grow.

We are experiencing significant growth across our Western Canada offices and are seeking experienced professionals who are eager to take on complex projects provide leadership and advance their careers within our organization.

We are seeking a Construction Manager to join and help lead our dynamic Infrastructure team in this role you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver land development and municipal infrastructure projects including roadway and drainage works for both public and private sector clients.

You will have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work model offering flexible work hours and the ability to work from home and from our Calgary offices.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the delivery of land development and infrastructure construction projects from pre-construction through close-out ensuring scope schedule budget quality and client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Provide direct leadership mentorship and performance management for staff and direct reports fostering a collaborative accountable and high-performing team culture.
• Plan assign and oversee staff resourcing workload distribution and utilization to support project delivery and business objectives.
• Ensure alignment of construction activities with approved engineering designs contract documents municipal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review and guide engineering and construction deliverables to confirm constructability technical accuracy and compliance with design intent.
• Lead the development and review of detailed cost estimates construction schedules and cash flow forecasts to support informed client decision-making.
• Proactively manage project costs changes and risks identifying value-engineering opportunities and practical solutions that optimize outcomes for clients.
• Provide construction-phase leadership and guidance to ensure best practices are applied balancing quality safety schedule and cost.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients providing clear timely communication and strategic advice throughout project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with municipalities regulatory agencies contractors developers and other consultants.
• Lead coordination with municipal authorities on approvals inspections and compliance matters to support efficient and predictable project delivery.
• Oversee tendering contract administration site reviews change management and deficiency resolution.
• Support business development activities including providing input on proposals and strengthening relationships with contractors and Clients.
• Champion client-focused delivery safety quality assurance and continuous improvement across all projects.
• Develop and enhance construction and project delivery processes to improve efficiency quality and consistency of deliverables.
• Contribute to hiring onboarding training and career development planning to strengthen the infrastructure construction team.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or a related discipline; advanced credentials considered an asset.
• Professional Engineer (.) or Professional Licensee Engineering (.) designation in good standing with APEGA or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) in good standing with ASET.
• 10 years of progressive experience delivering land development and infrastructure projects including significant construction-phase leadership within a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience including managing direct reports building high-performing teams and supporting professional growth and succession planning.
• Recognized technical and construction expertise with the ability to ensure alignment between engineering design intent constructability municipal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead cost estimating budgeting scheduling and financial management for complex infrastructure and land development projects.
• Strong client-service orientation with a track record of building trusted long-term relationships and delivering value-driven outcomes.
• Extensive experience working with Alberta municipalities developers contractors and multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance during construction to optimize quality safety schedule and cost outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership in risk management problem-solving and decision-making in complex and evolving project environments.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High level of accountability professionalism and commitment to CIMAs values of collaboration integrity and excellence.
• Strong business acumen with experience supporting proposals fee development and client interviews.
• Commitment to continuous improvement innovation and knowledge-sharing across teams.

Additional Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Class 5 drivers license.

At CIMA we value diversity of talent and perspective. If you think you can add value but dont meet every requirement we encourage you to applyeveryone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents who join CIMA quickly discover that we are committed to helping our people grow and succeed.

Why choose CIMA Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution.
• As an employee-owned company an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees.
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode.
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada.
• 3-5 weeks of vacation based on years of relevant experience.
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills.

Additional Information :

At CIMA we recognize the richness and diversity of each individuals experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidates experience skills and qualifications while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidates profile.

CIMA uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However this score is not used to screen assess or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates regardless of their identity (race ethnicity colour religion gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression socio-economic status or background etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity we encourage all applications including but not limited to those from women Indigenous people people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time