Project Manager, Water and Wastewater Engineering

R.V. Anderson Associates Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a skilled Project Manager to oversee water and wastewater projects in Toronto. The successful candidate will manage project timelines and budgets while ensuring innovative solutions and compliance with regulations. With a focus on collaboration and communication, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact while benefiting from a variety of professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses

Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage

Flexible vacation policy

Firm-paid holidays and other leaves of absence

RVA Group Pension Plan with match

Global Travel Assist Program

Access to free services and employee discounts

Flexible work arrangements including telecommuting options

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in designing water and wastewater systems.
• P.Eng. licensed in Ontario required.
• PMP Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in water and wastewater engineering from planning to delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Collaboration

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Your difference is the difference

Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager in our Toronto/Halton or Waterloo office to lead water and wastewater projects for municipal and industrial clients from initiation to completion. In this role, you will manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, innovative solutions in water and wastewater engineering.

Duties:

• Lead water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects through all phases, from planning and design to execution and delivery, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, and budget.
• Provide technical engineering and expertise in water and/or wastewater engineering, including analysis, and design for the preparation of engineering reports, calculations, specifications, process narrative, drawings, permit / approvals applications, and operations manuals, including application of P.Eng. seal for multi-disciplinary projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, cost estimates, schedules, and deliverables to drive successful outcomes.
• Collaborate on feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed design, cost estimating, specifications, and contract administration.
• Prepare and review technical reports, memos, engineering drawings, and documentation for professional approval and quality assurance purposes.
• Prepare and submit proposals, manage tendering processes, and support contract management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, regulatory agencies, utility companies, and contractors, ensuring strong relationships and effective communication.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to business development activities, identifying new opportunities, supporting client engagement, and preparing proposals.
• Perform additional duties as required to support project success and team objectives.

Qualifications:

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.
• You’re a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, with at least 7 years of hands-on experience designing water and wastewater systems with at least 3-4 years in a Project Management role within a consulting environment.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• Strong technical foundation in hydraulics, water and wastewater regulations, treatment and pumping.
• You’re an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, and can simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• You excel at building relationships and thrive in collaborative, team-oriented environments.
• You are highly organized with a strong attention to detail, and take a flexible and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Your better starts here

We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations:

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.