Manager, Development Engineering in Edmonton

We have a fantastic opportunity to join Sturgeon County, an innovative and growing municipality. Reporting to the General Manager, Development and Economic Services, the Manager, Development Engineering provides strategic leadership and expert advice on development-related infrastructure and municipal servicing and supports near- and long-term infrastructure planning to advance Sturgeon County's planned growth objectives.

Through effective people leadership, operational excellence, fiscal stewardship, risk management, and customer-focused service, the position oversees development engineering reviews, servicing requirements, developer-contributed infrastructure, and off-site levies, while providing key input into development agreements and related securities. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the Manager serves as the County's principal advisor on technical development matters, infrastructure capacity, and development risk, ensuring development activities support long-term municipal priorities and sustainable growth.

The position serves as the County's Municipal Engineer, with associated responsibilities regarding GMSS maintenance, development agreement approvals, and third-party contributed assets.

Sturgeon County is focused on responsible growth and economic development while maintaining its strong agricultural and industrial base. Its current strategic direction emphasizes aligning land use, infrastructure and servicing decisions to support financially sound and balanced growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, oversee, and lead the Development Engineering team.
• Focus on advancing the County’s strategic plan and outcomes related to planned growth through defined customer-centred processes and complex multi-disciplinary efforts.
• Create an open, positive working environment to stimulate open discussion that engages in-office, remote, and hybrid employees.
• Invest time in managing and developing people through career planning and professional development.
• Provide insightful, motivating, and constructive feedback, coaching, and guidance.
• Set clear expectations, monitor, evaluate, and conduct annual performance reviews with clear development plans.
• Set and delegate broad work responsibilities for direct reports.
• Measure and report on capacity to meet current and future needs of the County within departmental program areas.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction aligned with corporate priorities to improve service delivery.
• Develop and manage operational plans and the longer-term direction for the activities of the department.
• Oversee the procurement and contract management activities of the department in line with County policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety legislation and County Health and Safety Management System.
• Act as a liaison between the County and the development community, engineering consultants, shallow utilities groups, government agencies and other external agencies.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of related experience in a private or government setting (or a suitable combination of experience and education).
• Post secondary degree in engineering, public/business administration, or another related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or a related designation, P.Eng. or related engineering designation, and/or master's degree are considered assets.
• Experience in urban and rural settings is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of land development practices and departmental service lines.
• Strong understanding of economic conditions and development practices and trends within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
• Fully competent in using Microsoft Office suite applications.

If you are an experienced leader with a strong background in development engineering, municipal infrastructure and servicing, and are interested in helping advance Sturgeon County's planned growth, we want to hear from you.