Municipal Infrastructure Group Leader

Dmwills; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Municipal Infrastructure Group Leader to drive innovative projects that enhance community life. In this pivotal role, you'll combine technical expertise with leadership to inspire a talented team, ensuring the successful delivery of essential infrastructure projects. Your influence will shape not just the department's future but also the quality of life in Ontario communities. This position offers a unique opportunity to mentor professionals while engaging with clients and stakeholders to deliver sustainable solutions to complex challenges. If you're ready to lead and make a lasting impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Merit-based bonuses

Flexible hybrid work options

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in municipal infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team on municipal infrastructure projects.
• Ensure project delivery meets client expectations and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Municipal Infrastructure Group Full Time Peterborough, ON Hybrid

Lead the Future of Municipal Infrastructure with Us!

Are you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for leadership and a drive to deliver outstanding municipal infrastructure projects? D. M. Wills is looking for a dynamic leader to take the helm of our growing Municipal Infrastructure Engineering Group.

This is more than just a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to combine your strong technical expertise with your ability to mentor, inspire, and empower a talented team. You’ll play a key role in shaping the success of both internal initiatives and high-impact projects for our external clients.

As the Municipal Infrastructure Engineering Group Leader, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations while fostering innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Your leadership will directly influence the growth, quality, and future direction of our department.

If you're ready to step into a role where you can lead, strategize, and make a lasting impact—this is the opportunity for you.

The Role

In this position, you’ll oversee and lead a group involved in a variety of municipal infrastructure projects, including:

• Road, utility, sewer, and main renewals.
• Intersection design and traffic management.
• Stormwater management and drainage projects.
• Water and wastewater capacity studies.

Why This Role Matters:

The work we do shapes the quality of life in our communities—now and for the future. As the leader of our Municipal Infrastructure Group, your contributions will have a direct, lasting impact on essential infrastructure that serves families, friends, and residents across Ontario.

Your leadership will influence key projects that are vital to Ontario’s infrastructure priorities. You’ll have the opportunity to not only lead but also collaborate closely with clients, the public, and your team to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions to complex municipal challenges—work you can truly take pride in.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance on projects.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes, integrating innovations where appropriate.
• Conduct regular project reviews to ensure technical excellence and compliance with standards.
• Lead the Group’s continuous improvement initiatives, evaluating and optimizing service delivery and quality programs.
• Develop and oversee quality assurance and control processes within the Group.

Project Procurement & Business Development

• Lead business development initiatives to secure new municipal infrastructure opportunities and expand the firm's market presence.
• Foster strong client relationships and maintain key internal and external client contacts.
• Oversee and contribute to the preparation of competitive, strategic proposals (RFPs, RFQs, EOIs).
• Create plans to win new business, highlight key advantages, set pricing strategies, and decide when/how to partner with other departments or companies.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

Staff Development & Team Management

• Provide leadership, direction, mentorship, and performance management to Group staff.
• Facilitate professional development, training opportunities, and career growth plans for team members.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, retention strategies, and termination processes when necessary.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture, including leading regular team meetings and promoting knowledge sharing.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety requirements and fostering a safe workplace environment.

Project Management & Delivery

• Oversee the successful delivery of municipal infrastructure projects from initiation through to completion.
• Oversee resource allocation, balancing workloads across teams for optimal efficiency.
• Implement project controls, including cost tracking, risk management, schedule adherence, and client reporting.
• Ensure all project targets, deliverables, and timelines are achieved, meeting client expectations.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with relevant local, provincial, and federal regulations on a project-by-project basis.

Strategic Leadership & Department Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Department Manager to develop long-term strategic priorities, systems, policies, and programs from a service line perspective.
• Promote and uphold the Department’s mission, vision, and values both internally and externally.
• Participate in departmental planning, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market opportunities.
• Oversee Group and project budgets and financial performance, ensuring financial objectives and project profitability targets are met.
• Ensure all Group members meet established project and financial targets.

Experience, Education, Skills & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, registered with PEO.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience, including:
• Minimum 2 years of management experience.
• Proven expertise in project management, proposal submissions, risk management, and technical design.
• Strong understanding of engineering, planning, environmental, and construction principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Extensive knowledge of budget development and financial management within the consulting industry.
• In-depth knowledge of the Ontario Health and Safety Act, as well as other applicable legislation related to staff supervision and fieldwork.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, mediation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.
• Committed to delivering exceptional client service, ensuring effective communication and prompt responses throughout the consultation process.
• Ability to provide excellent client service during the consultation process by keeping stakeholders informed and responding to inquiries promptly.

What You’ll Gain:

As the Municipal Infrastructure Group Leader, you’ll build on our team's strong reputation while applying your civil engineering expertise on projects that align with your interests. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor and guide a talented team, helping shape their growth and development.

We offer:

• A competitive compensation package.
• Merit-based bonuses based on performance and tenure.
• Flexible hybrid work options (Peterborough or Bancroft offices, with remote flexibility).

Our Work Culture:

At our core, we believe success is built on strong partnerships—with our team members, clients, and the communities we serve. We foster an inclusive, respectful workplace where diversity, equity, and belonging are more than just values—they're part of who we are.

We also understand that great work happens when people feel supported. That’s why we promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, including hybrid arrangements (in-office and remote). Whether you're looking to advance your career, build lasting professional relationships, or simply do meaningful work in a supportive environment, you’ll find the space to thrive here.

Join Us!

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please let us know—we’ll be happy to assist.