Senior Project Manager (Water / Wastewater Construction)

Maple Reinders; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries (weekly pay)

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Vacation entitlement and holidays

RRSP matching

Discretionary bonuses & profit sharing

Health, dental, and insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Maple Reinders, a Canadian construction firm, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead water and wastewater civil projects in Ontario, with accountability for project success and profitability. You will mentor teams, manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and ensure safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

The role involves building client relationships, coordinating with estimators, contractors, and suppliers, and delivering projects from start to finish.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry with a general contractor.
• Experience in Water/Wastewater, Energy projects, and civil infrastructure construction.
• University Degree/Technology Diploma in Civil Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience.
• Professional Designation preferred - P.Eng and/or Gold Seal

Responsibilities

• Developing successful relationships with clients, consultants, architects, sub-contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Effectively managing the project with Maple Reinders' processes ensuring quality and consistency.
• Mentoring junior Project Managers and Coordinators to progress in their careers.
• Developing project schedules and cost projections; negotiating contracts with owners and agents.
• Managing budgets, subcontractors, and supplier quotations; change order management.
• Ensuring QA/QC implementation and regulatory safety compliance.
• Overseeing project close-out and site safety.

Skills

Project management

Water/Wastewater

Contract negotiation

Budgeting

Leadership

QA/QC

Education

Civil Engineering degree

P.Eng designation

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Construction

Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Construction is currently searching for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Civil construction division in Mississauga, Ontario. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on exciting water and wastewater projects around Ontario.

The Senior Project Manager is Maple Reinders designated representative to the Owner/Client. The morals, ethics and standards of the company and its employees are to be reflected. The Project Manager has overall responsibility for the project. This position is ultimately responsible for: ensuring that a profit is made on the project; that the work is performed as per the contract documents; that the project is completed with outstanding quality; and that the project is a safe workplace. The Senior Project Manager manages project teams and/or multiple projects and plays an active role in coaching and leading members of the project team.

Key Job Duties:

• Developing successful relationships with clients, consultants, architects, sub-contractors and other project stakeholders
• Effectively managing the project with the skills, they have and following Maple Reinders' process and procedures ensuring each project is delivered with quality and consistency
• Sharing your knowledge by mentoring junior Project Managers and Coordinators, guiding them to progress in their careers
• Supporting the National Business Development team and assisting the Construction Manager in developing schedules for projects in the pursuit phase and approving final submissions as required
• Involved in the negotiation of contracts with owners and their agents.
• Developing a construction budget and regular cost projection reviews.
• Preparing and updating a cost-effective plan and schedule for successful completion of the project.
• Compile and submit to Construction Manager initial project budgeting.
• Selecting suppliers and sub-trades and obtaining quotations.
• Negotiating and clarifying scope of work with sub-trades and suppliers.
• Managing the submittals and approvals process
• Reviewing shop drawings.
• Setup and orderly management of project administration files.
• Document control (distribution of drawings & specifications).
• Involvement in implementing and updating QA/QC in individual projects.
• Ensuring progress payments are received in a timely manner.
• Quote and negotiate change orders.
• Attend/Lead and prepare for project start up, progress and close out meetings.
• Managing project close out.
• Identifying construction risks, opportunities and thorough assessment of site conditions, sub-contractor, and labour availability.
• Payment requisitions and change management between Maple, client, sub-trades, and suppliers.
• Responsible for proper administration of construction contracts.
• Emphasizing site safety in accordance with regulatory requirements as well as our corporate Health & Safety Policy.

Our Project Managers are responsible for Water / Wastewater projects typically in the value of $50-100M. You will have the overall responsibility for the success of the project supported by your strong team of Estimators, Superintendents, Project Coordinators and hourly employees. With your strong business sense, you will be empowered to run your project as your own small business with the support of management and other project teams.

To quality for this position, the ideal candidate will have:

• 10 or more years experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry with a general contractor
• Experience in Water/Wastewater, Energy projects, and civil infrastructure construction
• A University Degree/Technology Diploma in Civil Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience
• Professional Designation preferred - P. Eng and/or Gold Seal

About Maple Reinders:

Maple Reinders is one of Canada's most respected and trusted construction firms, delivering innovative solutions for over 55 years. We are a full-service construction provider specializing in ICI buildings (industrial, commercial, institutional) and civil/environmental projects such as water and wastewater treatment plants, composting facilities, energy-from-waste, and biogas systems.

With 500+ team members across six offices nationwide and more than 2,900 projects completed coast-to-coast, we've built a reputation for excellence, adaptability, and integrity.

We are proud to be:

• A Platinum Member of Canada's Best Managed Companies
• Certified Great Place to Work
• Recipients of numerous awards for innovation, sustainability, and design

We want an individual who will embody Maple Reinders core values of

• People - Supporting our people to thrive
• Integrity - Doing the right thing without compromise
• Relationships - Building trust with clients & partners
• Stewardship - Caring for communities & the environment
• Ingenuity - Embracing challenges. Encouraging ideas. Engineering solutions.

Why you should work here:

• Competitive Salaries (paid weekly)
• Vehicle allowance or company branded vehicle
• Starting at three weeks paid vacation plus additional gifted days off over the Christmas break
• RRSP with employer matching (up to 5%)
• Discretionary bonuses & profit sharing
• Group Health Insurance Plan (medical, dental, health care spending account)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee rewards program (Maple Points)
• Discount programs & memberships
• Employee and Project referral bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth and learning opportunities, including professional certifications

Salary Range: $145,000 - $180,000 / Year (depending on experience)

Location: Will be a mix of in office (Mississauga) and on-site

Maple Reinders is an equal opportunity employer and supports employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace. Upon request, Maple Reinders accommodates candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

https://www.maple.ca/