Manager, Water and Wastewater Engineer

Chisholmfleming; Markham; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Chisholm, Fleming and Associates (CFA) is seeking a Manager, Water and Wastewater Engineer in Ontario. The role leads the Linear Water and Wastewater Services team, overseeing projects, budgets, and staff development while pursuing new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate holds a P.Eng designation in Ontario with 8+ years of relevant Canadian experience, and may have a Master’s degree and PMP certification as assets, to drive growth and delivery across projects.

Qualifications

• Engineering designation in Ontario; Master’s degree would be an asset.
• Eight years or more of Canadian-related experience.
• Experience in municipal water / environmental infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and project direction for linear water and wastewater services.
• Manage projects, budgets and resource allocation to ensure profitability.
• Develop new business opportunities and maintain client relationships.
• Mentor staff and contribute to strategic planning and growth.
• Lead proposals and client presentations for infrastructure projects.

Skills

P.Eng designation

Leadership

Project management

Water/wastewater engineering

Client relations

Business development

Education

Ontario Engineering designation

Master’s degree (asset)

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Manager, Water and Wastewater Engineer

(Job Ref # 21-03)

At Chisholm, Fleming and Associates (just call us CFA), we understand that when it comes to hiring people, it’s not all about us, and that we also need to ask What’s in it for you?

At CFA, there’s a lot in it for you. In exchange for being the great employee thateverycompany wants to have, with us you get to:

• Work in a diverse, collaborative, inclusive environmentwhere people are encouraged to be creative, come up with new ideas and share what they think
• Build on what you can do and knowthrough hands-on learning, mentoring and training—whether you are at the beginning or your career or somewhere else along the way
• Grow in more than one directionby being an important part of a smaller company— you’ll take on more responsibility, earn greater recognition for your work, gain more exposure to new practice areas, and have a bigger impact on the company’s success
• Be a valued part of a companythat knows that holding on to good employees has to be a core business strategy
• Balance your work and lifein an office that appreciates that life gets busy, too
• Join a history of successat one of the oldest engineering consultancies in Ontario—we’ve been an important part of the province’s development for the last 65 years and we are now developing our new long-term vision with our revised Strategic Plan.

If this sounds like good reasons for working at a company, thenconsider joining our team!

Job Function:

As a member of the Senior Management Team, this role will require a P.Eng designation and a strong business acumen to lead a new team within the newly-organized Linear Water and Wastewater Services team. This role will require a dynamic leader who will be able to manage the team’s projects and budgets, and at the same time, develop new business opportunities for this business unit. This Manager will also coach and mentor other engineering staff members.

Leadership and Innovation:

• Provide a leadership role within the Company through proven delivery of service
• Manage a team and achieve successful completion of project deliveries
• Provide project leadership through hands-on project direction and sponsorship, technical guidance, quality assurance and facilitation
• Overall management of project delivery including scope, production progress, deliverables and resource allocation and planning to achieve profitability
• Develop and provide growth for your team through leading, mentoring, training, and recruitment
• Participation and contribution to corporate strategic planning and management initiatives

Project Requirements:

As the Manager, Linear Water and Wastewater Services, you should be able to demonstrate your experience in the following programs and activities:

• Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Upgrades
• System Network Analysis
• Water Distribution and Local / Trunk Watermains
• Sanitary Sewage Collection and Local / Trunk Sewers
• Communal Treatment Systems
• Site Servicing & Land Development
• Drainage/Wastewater Treatment Systems and Oil Interceptors
• Water Pumping Stations
• Sewage Pumping Stations and Forcemains
• Elevated and In-Ground Water Storage
• Sewage Equalization and Overflow Storage Facilities
• Testing, Evaluation, Rehabilitation and Upgrades
• Surge and Transient Analysis & Control
• Site Servicing, Grading and Drainage
• Fire Flow and Hydrant Testing
• Water/Sewage Servicing Studies and Environmental Assessments
• Inventory Database Management Systems
• Needs Studies and Asset Management

Business Development:

• Preparation of proposals for linear water and wastewater infrastructure projects and making client presentations
• Contribute to the proposal efforts for other related multidiscipline projects
• Maintain and grow client relationships and attend client functions
• Develop new business opportunities to support the growth of the organization and at the same maintain a high level of client satisfaction with existing clients
• Contribute to expanding client base to support company growth
• Attend industry functions
• Preparation of and contribute to project and company publications including presentations at industry functions

Qualifications:

• Eng designation in Ontario, a Master’s degree would be an asset
• Experience in Environmental Assessments, Design, Construction and Project Management
• Eight years or more of Canadian-related experience
• Industry knowledge and experience in municipal water / environmental infrastructure projects including watermains, sewers, pumping stations, reservoirs, etc and SWM facilities and water resources engineering
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills
• PMP Certification is an asset

Reports To:

• This role reports to the Interim Manager, Linear Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering

CFA is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, supportive and diverse workforce.