Fort McMurray Materials Project Manager

Job Description

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This is your chance to shape the durability, safety, and performance of essential infrastructure throughout Fort McMurray and Northern Alberta. Your technical leadership in construction materials engineering will support the energy, industrial, municipal, and commercial sectors while helping advance WSP’s growth across the region.

• Provide specialized consulting for concrete, aggregates, soil, and asphalt pavement materials across industrial, oil & gas, municipal, highway, commercial, and residential sectors.
• Lead technical execution and remain hands‑on with project delivery, ensuring high‑quality, billable work that drives client confidence.
• Prepare, review, and refine proposals, technical reports, and recommendations that influence critical project decisions.
• Oversee and review field and laboratory testing results for concrete, aggregates, and asphalt in alignment with CSA and ASTM standards.
• Validate construction monitoring findings, including subgrade, foundations, piles, and pavement inspections.
• Advance business growth by cultivating client relationships, contributing to proposals, and identifying new opportunities for the Materials Engineering team.
• Represent WSP within industry associations (e.g., CSA, ACI, ICRI) through committees, conferences, presentations, and technical engagement.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technicians, ensuring technical excellence and project delivery effectiveness.

• A degree or diploma in Civil or Materials Engineering with specialized knowledge of concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and construction materials technology.
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in materials engineering within Fort McMurray or Northern Alberta.
• Strong familiarity with local construction clients, environments, and regional project requirements.
• Proven ability to secure work, support business development, and nurture long‑term client relationships.
• Comfortable working in varied environmental conditions, including remote sites and inclement weather.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License and readiness for occasional travel.
• Strong technical writing and clear, concise communication skills.

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.

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

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 – $118,900
• MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $81,100 – $107,700

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP. If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in shaping resilient, high‑performing infrastructure across Northern Alberta.

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