Foothills County is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Manager of Infrastructure and Capital Projects. Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the position is responsible for the planning and delivery of municipal infrastructure and capital projects, asset management initiatives, consultant and contractor oversight, and providing technical advice and recommendations to Administration and Council on infrastructure and development matters. We offer work-life balance, flexible hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing municipality located south of Calgary.
To be successful in this position you will need:
- Post-secondary education in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, construction management, project management or a related field is required.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered or eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA); or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Professional Technologist (P. Tech.) (Engineering) registered or eligible for registration with the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET).
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in municipal infrastructure, civil engineering, construction or capital project delivery is preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered a significant asset.
- Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s licence with an acceptable driving record is required.
- Demonstrated experience leading infrastructure or capital projects through planning, design, procurement, construction and close-out is required.
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience involving technical staff, consultants, contractors or multidisciplinary project teams is required.
- Significant experience with municipal development review, subdivision and planning processes, servicing requirements, development conditions and technical recommendations is required. Experience with municipal road networks, road-condition information and lifecycle planning, bridges, gravel resources, dams, infrastructure asset management, approvals and public-sector procurement is considered an asset.
- Experience preparing reports and presenting technical, financial or project matters to senior management, Council or public bodies is considered an asset.
- Other relevant project-management, contract-administration, asset-management or public works certifications are considered assets.
Foothills County offers a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan and group insurance benefits.
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Qualified candidates are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Foothills County
Box 5605, 309 Macleod Trail
High River, Alberta T1V 1M7
Email: opportunities@foothillscountyab.ca
This competition will close on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.