Municipal Project Manager MatchBox Consulting Group

Match Box Consulting Group is currently seeking a Project Manager, Municipal Infrastructure on behalf of our client, a well-established Canadian consulting engineering firm with a strong municipal infrastructure and water sector practice in Calgary, Alberta.

This role will support the delivery and management of municipal water and wastewater projects, including pump stations, water treatment upgrades, lift stations, and wastewater treatment projects. The successful candidate will take a lead role across strategic project planning, project management, client communication, proposal work, and multidisciplinary project delivery.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Calgary, AB, with a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will be required to work in office 5 days per week for the first 3 months, then transition to 2 days per week in office.

As Project Manager, you will manage a variety of municipal water and wastewater projects from the proposal stage through planning, design, delivery, and client management.

You will work in a multidisciplinary environment, support project teams, maintain client communications, and contribute to business development within the municipal sector. This role is well suited to a registered P.Eng. with municipal project experience who can step into project work quickly, manage projects with limited ramp-up time, and support team mentorship.

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage municipal water and wastewater projects, including pump stations, water treatment upgrades, lift stations, and wastewater treatment projects.
• Lead projects from the proposal stage through planning, design, delivery, and client closeout.
• Support strategic project planning, project delivery, schedule management, and overall project execution.
• Guide project teams through the preparation of technical reports and project deliverables to meet client and project requirements.

Client Management & Business Development

• Maintain client communication and manage client expectations in line with service objectives.
• Prepare proposals and support business development and marketing within the municipal sector.
• Provide client-focused expertise on water and wastewater projects for a diverse client base.

Team Collaboration & Growth

• Work closely with management to support business planning, staffing, and overall growth of the group.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across project delivery.
• Support mentorship and contribute to a team environment focused on quality, communication, and client service.

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institute.
• Registered Professional Engineer with APEGA.
• 7+ years of progressive experience managing municipal infrastructure projects, with a focus on water or wastewater.
• Experience managing projects from the proposal stage onward.
• Proven project management experience within engineering project delivery.
• Experience with municipal projects, not land development.
• Ability to contribute to project delivery with limited ramp-up time and support mentorship within the team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within Canada as required.

• Consulting engineering experience preferred.
• Owner-side municipal infrastructure experience will also be considered.
• Experience with pump stations, water treatment upgrades, lift stations, or wastewater treatment projects.
• Experience preparing proposals and supporting business development within the municipal sector.
• Experience supporting business planning, staffing, or group growth.

• Client-service oriented, with the ability to maintain strong communication and manage expectations.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively with clients, internal teams, and multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
• Organized and able to manage timelines, priorities, and project requirements.
• Comfortable taking initiative and working independently while contributing to a team environment.
• A committed team player who is highly self-motivated.
• Interested in career advancement and continued development across technical…