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 one of our most important municipal client relationships while delivering complex infrastructure programs across the Greater Toronto Area.

This dual-role combines strategic client leadership with hands-on project delivery, with approximately 50% of your time focused on Peel while the remaining 50% involves leading major municipal projects and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer designation or PMP certification.
• 10+ years of experience delivering municipal infrastructure projects.
• Strong client relationship skills with Peel Region experience preferred.
• Ability to lead pursuits, proposals, and strategic business planning.
• Willingness to travel across the GTHA.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex municipal infrastructure projects and programs across the GTA.
• Serve as GHD's Relationship Manager for the Region of Peel, building executive-level client relationships.
• Develop and execute strategic growth plans, identify upcoming opportunities, and support major pursuits and proposals.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams across transportation, water, environmental, and buildings practices.
• Act as the voice of the client within GHD to deliver outcomes and strong client experiences.
• Support business growth through strategic engagement and market intelligence.

Skills

Client relationship management

Stakeholder influence

Growth opportunity identification

Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

Pursuits & proposals

Project delivery governance

Education

Professional Engineer

PMP Certification

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're passionate about building trusted client relationships, influencing long-term infrastructure programs, and delivering meaningful projects that improve communities, we'd 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 (, 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.

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.