Senior Project Manager-Linear Water

GHD; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Linear Infrastructure to join our Water team in Ontario. You will lead municipal water and wastewater projects across the GTA or Waterloo, guiding design through construction and nurturing client relationships.

This role offers a flexible hybrid work model with office days three times per week, competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to influence project delivery, growth, and fast‑paced client engagements across Ontario.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• 10+ years of experience delivering municipal water, wastewater and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing projects through design and construction phases.
• Strong client relationship, business development and proposal-writing skills.
• Knowledge of linear infrastructure design, construction methods, cost estimating and scheduling.
• Experience with condition assessment, rehabilitation and trenchless technologies is an asset.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including linear systems, pump stations, lift stations and storage facilities.
• Develop and strengthen client relationships, support business development efforts, and contribute to proposal development and project capture strategies.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design and construction phases.
• Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, risks and quality outcomes.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, subconsultants and internal teams to successfully deliver projects.
• Mentor and develop team members while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Proposal writing

Scheduling

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. designation (PEO)

Job description

Due to continued growth of our Water Business in Ontario, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager – Linear Infrastructure to join our team in the Greater Toronto Area (Toronto, Mississauga, Markham or Whitby) or Waterloo.

This is an opportunity to lead impactful municipal water and wastewater projects while helping expand GHD’s presence across Ontario through client engagement, project delivery and strategic growth initiatives.

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

In the problem‑solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.

Be part of our dynamic hybrid culture, collaborating in the office three days per week while enjoying flexibility and work‑life balance.

Working with a high‑performing team, you will:

• Lead the delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including linear systems, pump stations, lift stations and storage facilities.
• Develop and strengthen client relationships, support business development efforts, and contribute to proposal development and project capture strategies.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design and construction phases.
• Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, risks and quality outcomes.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, subconsultants and internal teams to successfully deliver projects.
• Mentor and develop team members while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

What You Will Bring To The Team

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• 10+ years of experience delivering municipal water, wastewater and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing projects through design and construction phases.
• Strong client relationship, business development and proposal‑writing skills.
• Knowledge of linear infrastructure design, construction methods, cost estimating and scheduling.
• Experience with condition assessment, rehabilitation and trenchless technologies is an asset.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills.

Why GHD?

• Lead some of Ontario's most significant water infrastructure projects.
• Work with respected technical leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to a growing and expanding Water Practice.
• Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid work environment and multiple office location options across the GTA and Waterloo.

Join GHD and help create sustainable communities for generations to come.

The salary range for this position is $140,000-$190,000. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position is for an existing vacancy.