Manager of Engineering & Project Management

Job Type Management / Administration

Organization Town of Taber

Competition Number JP26-033

Closing date Nov 30, 2026

Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Director the Manager of Engineering & Project Management will provide professional advice and services within the Public Works leadership team. The Manager will be the subject matter expert in capital projects, professional design and consulting services, asset management and GIS. Considerable independent judgement and action are exercised in performing the work. Complex problems and policy matters are resolved in conjunction with the Director.

WAGE $ - $/year plus benefits & pension

HOURS OF WORK 37.5hrs/week:
Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an office with meetings on job sites and offsite.
• May be required to attend meetings and events outside of regular office hours as described in the responsibilities.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: With respect to Capital Projects, the Manager has the responsibility for leading all aspects of capital projects from conceptual scope development, budgeting, detailed design and management of the design team, construction management, progress reporting, and leading the start-up, commissioning, and training activities. With respect to Engineering Services, the Manager has the responsibility to ensure that development-related infrastructure is appropriately reviewed, approved, constructed, and transferred to the Town.

A key component of this is supporting the Planning, Development & Economic Development department. The Manager will provide expert guidance to other Managers related to their operations. The Manager will support the Public Works Operations team with engineering and project management services and advice on matters related to underground services, linear assets, waste management operation, energy management and corporate-related land and facilities.

• Assist with the preparation of the Annual Budget
• Maintain Department Operating and multiple Capital budgets throughout the year
• Long-term planning and forecasting Capital Expenditures
• Asset management
• Operate and maintain the Town’s GIS data base
• Survey as required and import into AutoCAD or GIS, for the development of projects
• Draft all drawings for Town’s tenders
• Complete all tender documents for Town projects with Procurement
• Ensure all specifications are in tender documents or develop as required
• Oversee the engineering services contract with MPE Engineering in cooperation with Procurement

• Working with Procurement, prepare tender documents
• Working with Procurement, negotiate contracts and agreements
• Assist in the preparation of various government grant applications
• Prepare documents for approval
• Act as the Town’s Project Manager to ensure contractors are meeting all the terms and conditions of contracts

• Inspect and monitor new development sites for quality control in accordance with municipal bylaws and regulations
• Ensure all development control standards are being followed
• Conduct site inspections during progress states of development

• Communicate and interact effectively with multiple stakeholders in service delivery (i.e. Municipal Council, residents, Chief Administrative Officer, other departments, and the team)
• Prioritize issues raised by public
• Explain process to public

• Promote and ensure all safety policies are adhered to
• Ensure project contractor safety meetings and toolbox meetings occur

• Prepare and/or review comprehensive reports, plans, contract documents and estimates
• Attend Council and Committee meetings when…