Dewatering Project Lead: Drive Groundwater Projects

WJ Groundwater Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WJ Groundwater Canada is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead dewatering operations from the Toronto head office, liaising between design and installation teams and ensuring timely, on-budget project delivery. The role requires coordinating with clients, field staff and subcontractors while maintaining high-quality reporting and documentation.

Based in Toronto with site visits to projects, you will oversee budgeting, scheduling, safety compliance, and contract administration.

Qualifications

• A motivated and hardworking individual with strong written and verbal communication is essential.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Over 5 years of project management/construction experience in dewatering, groundwater management, or related infra.
• Experience supervising dewatering operations across varied ground/groundwater conditions.
• Familiarity with contracts, client relations, and construction site supervision.

Responsibilities

• Define project program to meet targets for quality, financials, and delivery.
• Supervise site activities and coordinate with clients, staff, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Control costs via BOQ analysis and planning of expenditures/workforce.
• Monitor dewatering performance and optimize system with site conditions.
• Prepare method statements with CAD drawings and procedures.
• Issue monthly payment applications and assist in AR processes.
• Develop dewatering system methodologies to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Prepare engineering and financial status reports for clients.
• Maintain documentation of contractual activities and data presentation.
• Undertake business development, site visits, client discussions, tenders and quotes.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Resource allocation

Leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, Environmental) or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Autodesk Suite

Job description

WJ Groundwater Canada is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead dewatering operations from the Toronto head office, liaising between design and installation teams and ensuring timely, on-budget project delivery. The role requires coordinating with clients, field staff and subcontractors while maintaining high-quality reporting and documentation.

Based in Toronto with site visits to projects, you will oversee budgeting, scheduling, safety compliance, and contract administration.