Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure & Public Realm

The Organization: Waterfront Toronto

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 and Public Realm

Waterfront Toronto is seeking two Senior Project Managers in our Project Delivery department to provide leadership and direction on projects that enable infrastructure and public realm work. This role will effectively manage, support and control project planning, and the design and execution of the projects assigned, while managing against project plans to ensure project completion in a safe manner, within budget, on schedule and in conformance with applicable standards, specifications and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day oversight of the design of project(s) to ensure design and construction meet Waterfront Toronto’s objectives for Design Excellence, Quality of Place, and the Corporation’s Sustainability Framework.
• Support consultant and contractor procurement and apply lessons learned when completing procurement efforts.
• Administer contracts and agreements with project vendors and suppliers and continuously report on progress to plan using Waterfront Toronto dashboard reporting and other reports as required.
• Oversee the production of all project deliverables, including design drawings, construction documents, compliance with applicable standards and regulations and environmental approvals for assigned consultants.
• Review all planning and design documents providing day-to-day management in securing all necessary approvals from the COO and CDO, regulatory authorities such as Toronto City Council, the Ministry of the Environment, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and others.
• Prepare project meeting minutes and action items lists, monitor and follow-up with all staff and consultants to ensure that tasks are completed by deadlines.
• Develop project budgets for approval by the Senior Vice President, Project Delivery and Project Director assigned, Management Committee, and the Board of Directors, including the support of the development cost estimates, project risk quantification and project schedules.
• Collaborate with the Senior Vice President, Design and the Project Director assigned, to support the establishment of the creative direction for all projects and identifying critical issues needing senior management decisions and input.
• Monitor and proactively manage project schedules and expenditures to ensure they are completed within specified timeframes and on budget and in conformance with government funding requirements.
• In cooperation with Waterfront Toronto procurement, assist in drafting content for Requests for Proposals for the retention of external consultants, reviewing submissions and participating in hiring decisions, monitoring contract compliance and approving invoices for payment.
• Assist with the development of consultation and communication strategies that promote open, transparent discussions/communications between Waterfront Toronto and stakeholders and other business partners.
• Establish and maintain effective business relationships with stakeholders, government agencies and the public to foster positive partnerships and build consensus for proposed projects and/or to resolve critical issues.
• Anticipate community/business/public reactions, developing options/recommendations/solutions and working proactively and collaboratively with internal/external stakeholders to address them.
• In cooperation with our Director of Soil and Ground Water Management (environmental lead), manage necessary studies including environmental assessment, air quality testing, transportation design, accessibility, environmental site assessment, way finding and/or sustainability.
• Support the development of design and construction solutions and applying critical thinking in problem-solving.
• Oversee and provide direction to contractors during all phases of construction, including inspections, scheduling and managing progress meetings, negotiating contract changes, resolving material and design/workmanship standard issues, ensuring adherence to approved plans and specifications and compliance with provincial/federal legislation.
• Oversee environmental and health and safety programs including contractor and subcontractor activities, ensuring adequate project insurance and bonding are in place.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Significant demonstrated experience in the management of complex, multi-disciplinary design, construction and/or engineering projects.
• A minimum of seven years’ professional experience is preferred.
• Experience in City public realm and infrastructure service projects is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of all aspects of contract law, construction and contract administration to effectively manage complex and high value projects.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant health and safety and environmental principles, best practices, requirements and controls.
• Knowledge of project related financial principles, practices and controls to develop and implement control and change control systems.
• Superior organization, coordination, delegation and project management skills to plan, manage and coordinate complex, concurrent projects, monitor project delivery, and provide guidance and expertise.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and management skills to develop and maintain engagement and high performing teams and promote positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• A post-secondary degree in Architecture, Project Management, Landscape Architecture, and/or Civil Engineering, or senior certified engineering technologist diploma, certification or accreditation, or equivalent in training and experience.

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 should email their resume and cover letter, together in one (1) PDF document to: careers@waterfrontoronto.ca, quoting File #25-06, by April 17, 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.