Senior Project Manager, Wastewater

Jacobs; Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Wastewater Project Manager to lead projects in Ontario. This role involves project execution, client communication, and team leadership, focusing on high-quality delivery and client satisfaction. The position offers a blend of remote work with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of engineering design and management experience.
• Experience with managing technical, contractual, and financial risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop execution plans for projects including scope, fee, and schedule.
• Negotiate and manage sub-agreements and ensure timely invoicing.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and support business development.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

P. Eng designation

Job description

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible and help reinvent tomorrow. Our work meaningfully improves the livability and connectivity of our local communities, with a focus on building and strengthening an equitable, diverse and inclusive society. Engineering News Record (ENR) has ranked Jacobs the No. 1 wastewater treatment and conveyance engineering design firm globally for over 20 years. No. 1 in Program Management for the last 4 consecutive years. Since ENR began its rankings in 2003, Jacobs has consistently maintained a position within the top 5 globally.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Wastewater Project Manager in Toronto location to support our Ontario team and provide leadership, technical expertise and discipline in project execution. You’ll be working mainly from home, with the expectation of travelling for client /occasional team meetings.

Working with a team of highly motivated engineers and project managers, you’ll champion the delivery of high-quality projects that meet or exceed client expectations and deliver planned profits. You’ll also be a strong safety proponent /leader for our safety policies and our culture of caring.

You’ll develop execution plans for projects, including scope, fee, schedule, quality, health and safety, risk management, and change management plans; you’ll negotiate and manage sub-agreements, track, control and report on project performance, ensure of timely invoicing and cash collection, while also providing technical guidance for deliverables and developing, mentoring and empowering the project team.

With your unflinching focus on our clients’ satisfaction, you’ll maintain regular and effective communication with clients. You’ll actively support the Business Development Manager and Client Service Managers in developing and expanding opportunities with existing and new clients. You’ll have the opportunity to provide input into growth and delivery strategy within the geography.

Join our team and apply your knowledge, skills and experience to some of the most challenging and interesting projects and programs in the Canadian water and wastewater field.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering

• P. Eng designation

• At least 15 years of engineering design and management of municipal projects

• Demonstrated experience managing the technical, contractual and financial risks associated with both small and large/complex wastewater projects

• Significant PM experience in multi-disciplinary projects and /or portfolio management or multi-project management, including project planning, scheduling, estimating and budgeting, progress and performance monitoring and reporting

• Significant experience in preliminary design, detailed design and contract administration /construction management

• Experience with sales and business development, including writing technical proposals

• Experience delivering engineering projects in the Eastern Canada is an asset

• Completion of formal PM training in an accredited program that aligns with the requirements of Certified Project Management bodies (e.g. PMI) is an asset

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