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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