Engineering Project Manager

Municipal World; Wasaga Beach; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Wasaga Beach seeks an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead municipal infrastructure projects from planning through close-out. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage contracts, budgets, and schedules, and liaise with consultants, regulators, and the public to deliver safe, on-time projects that meet Town standards.

Applicants should have a Civil Engineering degree, P.Eng. preferred, seven+ years in municipal engineering, and a track record in roads, bridges,

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PEO licensure preferred; CET considered.
• PMP designation considered an asset.
• Minimum seven years in municipal engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal capital infrastructure projects from planning to close-out.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare scopes, budgets, schedules, and procurement docs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Microsoft Office

Contract administration

Education

PEO licensed Professional Engineer

C.E.T. designation

PMP designation

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

WaterCAD

Job description

The Town of Wasaga Beach is one of Ontario's fastest-growing communities, with significant investments underway in waterfront redevelopment, transportation infrastructure, bridge improvements, active transportation networks, new schools, and community growth initiatives. We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects that support our growing community. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping Ontario's premier beach destination.

About the Role

The Engineering Project Manager serves as the Town’s project lead for complex infrastructure projects and provides technical expertise, contract administration, procurement oversight, asset management support, and engineering review services. The position works collaboratively with consultants, contractors, utilities, developers, regulatory agencies, internal departments, elected officials, and the public to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Town standards and applicable legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage municipal capital infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction and project close-out.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate consultants, contractors, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare project scopes, budgets, schedules, procurement documents, and implementation strategies.
• Review engineering designs, technical reports, tender documents, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Administer construction and consultant contracts, including change orders, claims management, progress payments, and project reporting.
• Support development application reviews, infrastructure planning, servicing reviews, and engineering assessments.
• Assist with asset management initiatives, capital forecasting, infrastructure condition assessments, and long-term infrastructure planning.
• Administer and support the Town's public transit system, including liaison with the transit operator and transit planning activities.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior management and Council.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with residents, developers, consultants, contractors, utilities, government agencies, and community stakeholders.

What You Bring

Education

• University degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is preferred.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation with OACETT may be considered.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset.

Experience

• Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal engineering, infrastructure construction, project management, or a related field.
• Experience managing municipal capital projects involving roads, bridges, water, wastewater, stormwater, active transportation, transit, or community infrastructure.
• Experience with contract administration, procurement, construction management, and consultant oversight.
• Municipal experience is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of municipal engineering principles, design standards, construction practices, and contract administration.
• Understanding of infrastructure systems, development review processes, and asset management principles.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Municipal Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Protection Act, and Ontario Water Resources Act.
• Strong project management, leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic municipal environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, WaterCAD, or hydraulic modelling software is considered an asset.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and field work, including attendance at active construction sites.
• Occasional evening meetings and emergency response situations.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's License and reliable transportation required.

Why Join the Town of Wasaga Beach?

This is a unique opportunity to help deliver some of the most exciting municipal infrastructure projects in Ontario. From beach area redevelopment and transportation improvements to bridge rehabilitation, active transportation networks, new schools, and community growth initiatives, you will play a key role in building the future of Wasaga Beach. Join us in building the future of Wasaga Beach, home to the longest freshwater beach in the world.

Salary:

$ 104,559.00 to $ 122,340.40 (2026 Salary).

Close Date:

December 6, 2026

The Town of Wasaga Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process, upon request. Please advise the Town of Wasaga Beach Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants who apply for this position, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection