Senior Waste-Water Engineer/Project Manager

GFT; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 135,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Wellness program & benefits

PTO accrual

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT leads the Water team in Mississauga, Ottawa or Toronto, ON, with a hybrid work model that requires regular attendance in the Toronto office. The Senior Wastewater Engineer/Project Manager will plan, design and construct municipal and industrial water facilities, mentor staff, and drive business development to grow backlog and project revenue.

With a focus on quality, schedule and budget, the role supports client satisfaction and regulatory compliance across diverse water and wastewater

Qualifications

• 15+ years of water/wastewater design experience.
• P.Eng license required.
• Experience in leading medium to large projects.
• Business development experience a plus.
• Mentoring junior staff and strong client relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and construction administration of water and wastewater projects.
• Engage with clients, present findings, coordinate project activities.
• Coordinate work of staff and consultants, track schedules and budgets.
• Interface with municipalities and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee construction contract management and reporting.
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional growth.

Skills

Senior Wastewater Engineer

Project Management

Client Relations

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

P.Eng license

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

What You Will Do

GFTis seeking to build a pipeline of Senior Wastewater Engineer/Project Manager talent to join our Water team in Mississauga, Ottawa or Toronto, ON.This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at ourToronto office.

Joining the water team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

What You'll Be Challenged To Do

As a Senior Wastewater Engineer/Project Manager, you will leverage your technical and management expertise to plan, design, and construct water/wastewater infrastructure within a dynamic team environment, while also mentoring junior staff, both in office and remotely. You will provide business development and project management leadership, guiding integrated teams to meet client requirements related to scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Additionally, candidates will focus on increasing backlog, project revenue, and profitability with both current and new clients.

This represents an excellent career opportunity for a proven self-starter capable of leading medium to large scale projects with a customer-centric mentality with an emphasis on delivery quality at the highest level.

In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

• Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, design, and construction administration of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities.
• Engaging in client interactions, delivering presentations, and coordinating project activities.
• Coordinating work activities of technical staff and consultants, including developing and implementing study and design standards, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and tracking project schedules and budgets.
• Collaborating with and communicating effectively with various municipalities and governmental regulatory agencies.
• Overseeing construction contract management and observation services.
• Preparing technical reports and permit applications.
• Supervising and mentoring junior-level engineers to support their professional growth.

Education | Experience

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in the water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing studies, plans, and specifications for water and/or wastewater infrastructure (e.g., treatment and collection/distribution projects).
• Engineer (P.Eng) license required.
• Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems.
• Proven project management experience, including responsibilities for budget and schedule monitoring and control.
• Experienced in client relations and business development.
• A strong leader and team player with excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver effective client presentations and prepare detailed written reports.

What We Prefer You Bring

• Master’s Degree is preferred.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $135,400.00 - $211,000.00. Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Toronto, ON

Employment Status: Full-Time

Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.