Senior Project Manager/ Relationship Manager

GHD; Whitby; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Relationship Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead and grow a key municipal client relationship while delivering complex infrastructure programs across the Greater Toronto Area.

The role combines strategic client leadership with hands‑on project delivery, roughly 50% focused on Peel relationship development and 50% on leading major municipal projects with multidisciplinary teams. Travel across the GTHA is required.

Qualifications

• P.Eng. or equivalent professional engineer designation.
• PMP certification and demonstrated project leadership experience.
• 10+ years of delivery experience on municipal infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex municipal infrastructure projects and programs across transportation, roadway and water infrastructure.
• Serve as GHD's Relationship Manager for the Region of Peel, building and strengthening executive‑level client relationships.
• Develop and execute strategic growth plans, identify opportunities, and support major pursuits and proposals.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams across transportation, water, environmental, and buildings practices.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic growth planning

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Travel across GTHA

Education

P.Eng.

PMP

Job description

Relationship Manager, Region of Peel / Senior Project Manager

Help Shape the Future of Municipal Infrastructure in the GTA GHD is seeking a Relationship Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead and grow one of our most important municipal client relationships while delivering complex infrastructure programs across the Greater Toronto Area.

This unique dual‑role position combines strategic client leadership with hands‑on project delivery. Approximately 50% of your time will be focused on strengthening GHD's multi‑market relationship with the Region of Peel, while the remaining 50% will involve leading major municipal infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary teams. If you are passionate about building trusted client relationships, influencing long‑term infrastructure programs, and delivering meaningful projects that improve communities, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead large, complex municipal infrastructure projects and programs, including transportation, roadway, and water infrastructure initiatives.
• Serve as GHD's Relationship Manager for the Region of Peel, building and strengthening executive‑level client relationships.
• Develop and execute strategic growth plans, identify upcoming opportunities, and support major pursuits and proposals.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams while fostering collaboration across GHD's transportation, water, environmental, and buildings practices.
• Act as the voice of the client within GHD, helping teams deliver exceptional project outcomes and client experiences.
• Support business growth through strategic engagement, market intelligence, and client development activities.

What You Bring

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience delivering municipal infrastructure projects and programs.
• Strong understanding of municipal project delivery, approvals, utilities, property coordination, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with the Region of Peel.
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships, influence stakeholders, and identify growth opportunities.
• Experience leading pursuits, proposals, and strategic business planning initiatives.
• Ability to travel throughout the GTHA.

Why Join GHD?

• Lead one of GHD's key municipal client relationships.
• Work on high‑profile infrastructure projects that shape rapidly growing communities.
• Collaborate with industry‑leading technical specialists across Canada and globally.
• Influence strategic growth while remaining connected to project delivery.
• Enjoy clear pathways into senior leadership, client management, and business growth roles.
• Be part of a company committed to creating sustainable outcomes for communities and the environment.

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.

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.