Program Manager - Civil Engineer

Global Infrastructure; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, disability and life insurance

Continuing education benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company-m

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

TYLin in Canada seeks a Program Manager to oversee strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of large-scale municipal infrastructure programs, including roads, sewer, and water systems.

The role requires a P.Eng licensed in Ontario, 10+ years in civil engineering with a strong track record in program or project management of multi-project portfolios, and proven stakeholder engagement and budget control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• P.Eng designation in good standing.
• 10+ years civil engineering with municipal infrastructure focus.
• 5+ years program or project management of large-scale infrastructure.
• Experience with roads, sewers, and water infra design/rehab.
• Public-sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multi-year municipal infrastructure programs.
• Oversee design and construction of roads, stormwater, sewer, and water systems.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and schedules.
• Coordinate with utilities, municipalities, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement, RFPs, and contract awards.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Budgeting

Contract management

Risk management

Communication

PM methodologies

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng designation

Tools

MS Project

Scheduling software

Asset management systems

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

This position requires experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects and a P.Eng license with Professional Engineers Ontario.

We are seeking a Program Manager to oversee the strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of large-scale municipal infrastructure programs, including the design, rehabilitation, and construction of roads, sewer systems, and related utilities. This role oversees multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, budgets, and timelines.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Leadership

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multi-year infrastructure programs involving roads, stormwater, sanitary sewer, and water systems.
• Oversee a portfolio of projects (design and construction), ensuring consistency in standards, scope, and quality.
• Establish program-level priorities, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Technical Oversight

• Provide engineering guidance and review for design and rehabilitation projects, ensuring compliance with municipal, provincial/state, and industry standards.
• Oversee engineering consultants and ensure deliverables meet scope, quality, and cost expectations.
• Support innovation in design approaches, sustainability, and asset management practices.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Act as the primary liaison with internal departments, senior leadership, and external partners.
• Coordinate with utilities, regulatory agencies, municipalities, and community stakeholders.
• Lead public engagement efforts for infrastructure projects, addressing community concerns and communications.

Financial & Contract Management

• Develop and manage program budgets, including capital forecasting and cost control.
• Oversee procurement processes, including RFP development, evaluation, and contract award.
• Administer contracts and monitor contractor/consultant performance.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify program risks (technical, financial, schedule) and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure projects comply with permits, approvals, and engineering standards.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, project managers, and technical staff.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support staff development, performance management, and succession planning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng. or equivalent) designation required and in good standing.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering, with a strong focus on municipal infrastructure.
• 5+ years in program or project management of large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing roadworks, sewer systems, and/or water infrastructure design and rehabilitation.
• Experience working within municipal or public-sector environments is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering design standards, construction practices, and asset management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-project programs with significant budgets.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong financial acumen and contract management experience.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $120,000-$140,000 for this position and local market. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities coupled with a comprehensive total rewards package.

TYLin is committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail]. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.