Senior Project Manager

Aquatech Dewatering; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquatech Dewatering is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to report to the VP of Contract Services and lead dewatering on large residential development sites in southern Ontario. The role demands deep geotechnical knowledge, subsurface utility insight, and regulatory compliance, including PTTW and discharge permits.

You will define engineered dewatering and filtration plans, supervise field operations, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with engineers, environmental scientists,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction engineering or related field is advantageous.
• 5+ years in hydrogeological, geotechnical, or civil engineering (construction/industrial).
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or CET designation encouraged.
• Solid civil engineering principles and knowledge.
• Experience with water-related construction projects.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, direction, control, and evaluation of dewatering projects from start to finish.
• Develop budgets and schedules, ensuring timely progress and spec adherence.
• Engage in contract negotiation and management with engineers, consultants, and clients.
• Supervise project stages to meet or exceed financial objectives.
• Lead meetings, manage field operations, and address technical challenges.
• Coordinate with engineering, estimating staff for proposals and budgets.
• Ensure all contracts are reviewed, formalized, and scheduled.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Organization

Time management

AutoCAD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction engineering or related field

P.Eng. registration or CET designation

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Reporting to the Vice President of Contract Services, this individual requires a strong and extensive experience working on projects where new subsurface utility infrastructure construction has taken place, preferably on large residential development sites in southern Ontario, in complex geology and below groundwater table in a regulated environment. This individual requires a strong geotechnical knowledge and familiarity with the regulatory requirements related to performing dewatering on these sites.

The role of the PM is to obtain and manage the supply of Contract Dewatering Services that include assessing of the geotechnical and hydrogeological, as well as surface water conditions on the site, obtain all environmental permits including PTTW and Discharge Permits, prepare an engineered dewatering plan defining the dewatering and discharge management systems, as well as the related environmental monitoring program(s) to provide a complete and comprehensive solution to our clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, organization, direction, control, and evaluation of construction dewatering projects from inception to completion.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules, ensuring timely progress and adherence to specifications.
• Engage in contract negotiation and management, collaborating with engineers, consultants, and clients.
• Supervise project stages to ensure financial objectives are met or exceeded.
• Lead coordination meetings, manage field operations, and address technical challenges as they arise.
• Proven experience in managing commercial construction projects, particularly in Transportation and Water/Sewer Infrastructure sectors, heavy Civil and large infrastructure projects.
• Strong independent work ethic, attention to detail, and team collaboration skills.
• Proficient in modern project management tools and software.
• Skilled in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Manage client relations, inclusive of prompt response to all requests for proposals, quotations and scheduling of services.
• Based on site conditions and project requirements, select proper drilling, support and pumping equipment technology, as well as all material and technical support requirements to provide a full contract service solution to the client.
• Work with and lead our engineering and estimating staff to ensure prompt and professional preparation of technical proposals, engineered dewatering plans, engineered discharge filtration plans, and budgets with a defined scope of work.
• Ensure all new contracts are reviewed, formalized, and scheduled accordingly.
• Oversee and manage all deliverables successfully in our scope of work, and immediately formalize any scope changes required.
• Attend meetings with clients related to all new project opportunities, as well all progress meetings throughout life of contract.
• Work and communicate regularly with a project team of engineers, environmental scientists, technicians, consultants, regulatory agencies and municipalities.
• Maintain and organize project files, production tracking, and summary of project invoicing.
• Act in compliance with Aquatech’s Health and Safety and Environmental Management
• Oversee project invoicing and coordinate with the accounting team to track accounts receivable, follow up on outstanding payments, and support healthy project cash flow.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and key stakeholders through proactive communication and a solutions-first approach.

Qualifications and Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction engineering, construction management, or a related field is advantageous, though comparable work experience will be considered.
• Relevant experience in construction, particularly in water-related projects.
• While an engineering degree is not mandatory, candidates with a CET designation or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply.
• A solid foundation in civil engineering principles is preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association.
• 5+ years’ experience in hydrogeological, geotechnical, or civil engineering (construction and industrial sector).
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, customer service, negotiation, organizational, computer literate (AutoCad) and time management skills.
• Sporadic exposure to outdoor weather, shop, and job site conditions.