Project Manager - Water & Wastewater

Cima2; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee ownership

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking a Project Manager to lead municipal water and wastewater design and delivery in Ontario. You will oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality while mentoring junior staff and building strong client relationships to achieve project goals.

Based in Markham, Mississauga, Kitchener, London, or Bowmanville, this role offers a flexible hybrid work model and opportunities for growth within Canada’s leading water/municipal practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in consulting engineering, including project management of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible for registration.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, conveyance, and distribution systems.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and client relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while delivering high-quality technical solutions on time and within budget.
• Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management is considered a strong asset.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management and delivery of preliminary and detailed design projects for municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and linear infrastructure.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, health and safety, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and provide leadership to technical staff to ensure successful project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients, stakeholders, and project partners while serving as a trusted advisor.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, invoicing, and resource planning.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff, fostering collaboration and professional development.
• Contribute to business development activities by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, participating in client meetings, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Risk management

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Civil/Environmental/Chemical eng degree

Job description

CIMA+'s Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and real-estate developers. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget. We support clients from start to finish, whether for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you'll make a real impact. Together, we'll push boundaries and go above what's expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join and grow with our Water and Wastewater team. In this role, you will lead the successful delivery of municipal water and wastewater treatment projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve client objectives, project goals, and organizational standards. You will play a key role in fostering strong client relationships, mentoring team members, and contributing to the continued growth of our Water business. You will also help promote our strong safety culture and commitment to caring for one another.

CIMA+ has one of the largest water teams in Ontario, with multidisciplinary industry leaders that will provide you with strong career growth and mentorship opportunities. As a privately owned Canadian company, we have a work community where your personal goals, ambitions and uniqueness is valued!

This position offers the flexibility of our hybrid work model, including flexible hours and the opportunity to work from home, while being based in one of our offices in Markham, Mississauga, Kitchener, London, or Bowmanville.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management and delivery of preliminary and detailed design projects for municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and linear infrastructure.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, health and safety, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and provide leadership to technical staff to ensure successful project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients, stakeholders, and project partners while serving as a trusted advisor.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, invoicing, and resource planning.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff, fostering collaboration and professional development.
• Contribute to business development activities by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, participating in client meetings, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in consulting engineering, including project management of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible for registration.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, conveyance, and distribution systems through planning, design, and construction.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and client relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while delivering high-quality technical solutions on time and within budget.
• Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management is considered a strong asset.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+?

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy