Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure & Public Realm

Waterfront Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterfront Toronto seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee construction projects in the waterfront precincts. The role demands strong leadership in managing project execution, ensuring safety, budget compliance, and adherence to specifications. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to deliver innovative, sustainable urban solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years’ experience in project management required.
• Experience in managing projects within fixed budgets and schedules.
• Experience in design and construction administration across multi-phase projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale infrastructure and landscape projects from concept to construction.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and act as a liaison for development approvals.
• Manage regulatory approval processes with agencies.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure & Public Realm

Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure & Public Realm

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Waterfront Toronto was established by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, and the City of Toronto in 2001 to oversee and lead the renewal of the city’s waterfront. Our mandate is to deliver a revitalized waterfront that brings together the most innovative approaches to sustainable urban development, excellence in urban design, real estate development, and leading technology infrastructure. Working with the community, and with public and private-sector partners, Waterfront Toronto creates neighbourhoods anchored by parks and public spaces, and diverse, sustainable, mixed-use communities that offer a high quality of life for residents, employees, and visitors alike. We are transforming the waterfront for the use and enjoyment of the people of Toronto, Ontario, and Canada, to foster economic growth and to redefine how the city, province and country are perceived by the world.

The Opportunity: Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure & Public Realm

Waterfront Toronto is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Project Delivery department. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of various construction projects in the Waterfront precincts, including providing leadership, direction and effectively managing and controlling project execution. This position manages against project plans, ensuring project completion in a safe manner, within budget, on schedule and in conformance with applicable standards, specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements. They ensure effective implementation and maintenance of project-related controls, systems, and processes.

*Please note that this is not an IT role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate large-scale, multi-precinct infrastructure and landscape architecture projects from concept through construction.
• Apply strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills to oversee concurrent projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Act as a key liaison in development approvals (e.g., Site Plan Approval, Building Permits), with expertise in subdivision agreements, municipal access agreements, and handover procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support project success.
• Collaborate with Planning and Design teams to shape creative direction and resolve constructability and cost challenges.
• Champion design excellence and sustainability in public realm projects through a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach.
• Manage the regulatory approval process with agencies such as the City of Toronto, TRCA, and the Ministry of the Environment.
• Support the implementation of environmental risk management strategies in line with completed Risk Assessments.
• Demonstrate expertise in construction dewatering methods, effluent treatment, and geotechnical ground improvement in complex urban environments.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A minimum of seven years’ professional experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to oversee the day-to-day production of project deliverables.
• Skilled in managing projects within fixed budgets and approved schedules.
• Experienced in both design and construction administration across complex, multi-phase projects.
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, government agencies, and the public.
• Possess a thorough understanding of construction dewatering means and methods and effluent treatment options
• Experienced in implementing geotechnical ground improvement solutions in complex environments
• A post-secondary degree in a relevant Engineering discipline, or related technical field such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture.

Salary: We offer a competitive salary and benefit package.

Other Considerations:

During this time, Waterfront Toronto is operating in a hybrid work environment. Employees are currently required to work in our office three days per week and have the option to work remotely for the remainder of the week. This is subject to change by the Corporation.

Application Process:

Candidates applying through LinkedIn should apply with their resume and cover letter together in one (1) PDF document by June 27th, 2025.

Please indicate in your cover letter how you learned about the job posting and include the specific site or network.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Note on Future Opportunities:

While we review applications for this role, we encourage all qualifying candidates to apply. Your application may be considered for future similar opportunities that become available. By submitting your application to us, you agree that we may consider you for an upcoming similar opportunity and can reach out to you should the opportunity arise.

Waterfront Toronto is an equal opportunity employer, committed to representing the diversity of the city of Toronto on our team and fostering an inclusive workplace. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application, including, but not limited to, identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within the Ontario Human Rights Code. We will provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment. If you require accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code or Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) at any stage of the recruitment process, please advise and we will work with you to meet your needs, up to the point of undue hardship.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

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