Project Manager

Recruitment By Design; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Discretionary bonus

Competitive vacation and benefits package

Job summary

A leader in water management solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a full-time, hybrid position in Vaughan, Canada. The role involves overseeing project planning, scheduling, and ensuring successful delivery within budget. Candidates should have 5+ years of project management experience, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation, including RRSP matching, a bonus, and benefits. Interested applicants should send their resumes to Claire Stone at the provided email.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in civil engineering or related fields.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility is an asset.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, contracts, and teams.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, scheduling, and client communication.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Establish communication schedules to update stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Our client, a leader in water management solutions, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team in Woodbridge. This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid position, paying $85-110k, plus RRSP matching, discretionary bonus and a competitive vacation and benefits package. The successful candidate will have 5+ years’ experience, with some of that being in project management, and preferably have experience working on condition assessment projects (CCTV/flushing/SSES).

Purpose and Scope

The Project Manager (PM) role is to support the delivery of projects for municipal and private clients. In this role, you will assist with project planning, scheduling, client communication, and the coordination of field teams responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, data analysis, and reporting. The PM may also be asked to support or lead other projects as organizational needs evolve or other project types aligned with their experience and capabilities.

The PM is entrusted with the pivotal responsibility of guiding projects from conception through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the specified quality standards. This role encompasses a broad scope of duties, including planning project timelines and milestones, allocating resources, coordinating with project teams, and serving as the primary communication link between stakeholders and the project team.

Responsibilities

Five Core Leadership Competencies

• Communication
• Time Management
• Following Processes & Procedures
• Client Engagement

Successful Project Delivery

• All projects completed within the defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Responsible for advising and supporting the project team and stakeholders from other departments.
• Monitor the progress of the projects and adjust as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the projects.
• Responsible for project delivery and ensuring quality assurance on project deliverables.
• Ensure client satisfaction and communication.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate company staff on the progress of the department.
• Projects have minimized risks, or effectively managed and mitigated risks, issues, and obstacles.
• Projects align with the firm’s strategic objectives and contribute to achieving its goals.
• Ensure full compliance with the project management and invoicing processes and procedures with the Corporate and Project Management Office (PMO) departments.

Project Planning, Scheduling, and Budgeting

• Accountable for accurate usage of the earned value spreadsheet, the subsequent resource and invoicing projections, as well as timely billing and A/R control as defined by Corporate.
• Accountable for the financial health and success of projects managed, maintaining project gross margins at or above the planned gross margin (including change orders).
• Ensuring that projects are executed in a mannerli>
• Effectively manage and mitigate financial risks, such as cost overruns or delayed payments.
• Ensuring that projects deliver good value for the investment made.

Client Relationships and Communication

• Build long-term relationships with clients, and strong relationships with key clients.
• Ensuring that clients are satisfied with project outcomes and the overall service that they receive.
• Regular communication with clients and stakeholders, understanding their needs and expectations, and addressing any concerns, issues, and conflicts promptly and effectively.
• Encouraging clients to become advocates for the firm, possible through referrals or positive reviews.
• Understand client needs and communicate these effectively to the project teams.
• With respect to internal “clients”, internal client satisfaction and process-related compliance.

Business Development

• Do great work for current clients. Delivering consistent value over time is key to client retention and expansion. This includes continuously meeting and exceeding client expectations.
• Educate clients as a trusted advisor and influence client requests for proposals that are great fits for the company’s services toward our unique value propositions.
• Account expansion through upselling additional services, change orders, contract renewals, and seeking referrals to expand the client base.
• Provide support to Proposal Team as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
  • P.Eng. designation or eligibility considered an asset
  • PMP or other project management certification is an asset
• 3–7 years of project management experience in civil engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects (or adjust based on level)
• Proven experience managing schedules, budgets, contracts, and multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of PM processes, municipal standards, and relevant regulations
• Proficiency with project management software such as MS Project.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements and risk management practices>
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong problem-solving decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and accountability
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for site visits

Please email your resume to Claire Stone at [e-mail] for consideration; we thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.