Drinking Water Treatment Manager

AECOM; Markham; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is on the lookout for a Drinking Water Treatment Manager in Markham, Ontario, to lead our municipal drinking water consulting team. This role involves high-level process design, project delivery, and expanding market share in the GTA.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing technical teams, ensuring compliance, and delivering multi-disciplinary projects. Competitive compensation ranges from CAD 150,000 to CAD 200,000 yearly.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in the design and construction of municipal drinking water treatment plants.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario or transferable within 6 months.
• Proven track record of managing technical teams and successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop a well‑balanced team aligned with the strategic plan.
• Oversee team dynamics, staff management, and financial health of the portfolio.
• Lead execution of multi-disciplinary projects from design through construction.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental engineering

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we are delivering a better world by improving commutes, providing clean water, and transforming skylines. We partner with clients to solve complex infrastructure challenges and build legacies that benefit communities worldwide.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a visionary Drinking Water Treatment Manager to lead our municipal drinking water consulting team in the GTA. This player‑coach role requires a technical expert who excels at high‑level process design and project delivery while strategically growing our market share in the GTA.

Success Criteria

• Technical Excellence: Serve as a senior reviewer, ensuring all plant designs and project deliverables meet stringent QA/QC and safety standards within profitability goals.
• Team Leadership: Cultivate a culture of technical curiosity, ownership, and professional growth while maintaining high retention through active mentorship.
• Strategic Growth: Expand AECOM’s foothold as one of the strongest drinking water teams in the GTA by securing major treatment plant upgrades, advanced technology research studies, and process development.

Responsibilities

• Team Growth: Develop a well‑balanced team aligned with the strategic plan, collaborating with AECOM GTA Management to identify key recruits that will fuel growth and support succession planning.
• Effective Operations Management: Oversee team dynamics, staff management, and the financial health of the drinking water portfolio.
• Business Development: Collaborate with capture managers on critical pursuits, lead technical proposals and capture strategies, while adhering to budget allocations.
• Client Relationships: Foster strong relationships with key GTA clients such as City of Toronto and regional municipalities.
• Project Delivery: Lead the execution of complex multi‑disciplinary projects from design through construction, ensuring compliance with the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act and regulatory design guidelines.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor group performance indicators through insightful reports to track sales growth, cost management, and achievement of win and booking targets.
• Technical Oversight: Provide senior‑level guidance on drinking water treatment processes, including conventional treatment, membrane filtration, ozone/UV disinfection, chemical feed systems, and residual management.
• Internal Liaison: Represent the local market sector within the national AECOM network, liaising with internal stakeholders for reporting and business functions.
• Industry Representation: Represent AECOM at industry conferences (e.g., OWWA, AWWA, CWN) and coordinate team participation.
• Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of 10, including project managers and process engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in the design and construction of municipal drinking water treatment plants.
• Licensure: Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario or transferable within 6 months.
• Leadership: Proven track record of managing technical teams and successful project delivery, with strategic vision across multi‑million dollar projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in the design and construction of municipal drinking water treatment plants.
• Leadership: Proven track record of managing technical teams and successful project delivery, with strategic vision across multi‑million dollar projects.
• Advanced Degree: Master’s or PhD in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental engineering is considered an asset.
• Local Expertise: Strong existing relationships with GTA clients and the drinking water industry, including participation/activity in associations.
• Project Management: Progressive experience as a Project Manager in municipal drinking water engineering design and construction. PMP certification is considered an asset.

Compensation

CAD 150,000 – CAD 200,000 yearly.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.