Manager, Land Development

Manager, Land Development & Municipal Engineering – Red Deer WSP is currently seeking a motivated Manager, Land Development and Municipal Engineering for our Red Deer, Alberta office. Reporting to the Director of Land Development and Municipal Engineering Southern Alberta, the successful candidate should have a minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in engineering, project leadership and client engagement. The position will be responsible for leading the local team in the Red Deer Office and providing leadership in project management, design and construction support to a team of 6+ staff. Responsibilities Develop and implement business development strategies, including coordination with other internal business lines. Manage and deliver projects in transportation, land development, and municipal infrastructure. This includes report and proposal writing, business development, client liaison, and project management. Monitor and manage overall workload and staffing levels within the department to maintain overall utilization at target levels. Work with the Leadership and other managers to support inter‑office collaboration and resource/work sharing to balance workloads and meet project delivery objectives across the discipline. Accountable for the overall financial and operational performance of the department under your direction, including the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Responsible for overall resource management, including recruitment, team building, staff development, performance management and salary review process. Implement and track career development plans for staff within the department to support skills development, effective succession management, career pathing and staff retention. Provide effective leadership and collaboration with other disciplines. Lead, develop and empower a diverse group of professionals and technical support staff. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Degree in Engineering or Certificate in Engineering Technology with 15+ years of consulting and/or municipal experience. 8+ years of managing and mentoring technical staff. Ability to work independently. Experience in business development. Strong knowledge of the City of Red Deer and surrounding regional municipal clients and market. Experience in project management. Transportation, Land Development and Municipal engineering design and construction experience is essential with specific experience related to water, sanitary, and stormwater projects involving both renewal and replacement projects. Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and teamwork skills. Ability to mentor staff and previous success in customer service, client management and proposal/report writing. Benefits We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging. Flexible work policy to encourage work‑life balance. Comprehensive employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare, a wellness platform, and savings programs. Attractive pay and a clear vision for the future. Outstanding career opportunities and a collaborative culture. Company Overview \WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. With over 65,000 team members worldwide and 12,000+ people in Canada, we provide everything from environmental remediation to sustainable transportation networks. We are locally dedicated with international scale, future‑focused, and foster collaboration in everything we do. Health & Safety Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. You are expected to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety‑sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described. EEO Statement WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr