Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead complex projects in the water sector. This role involves scoping, planning, and managing projects while ensuring high-quality technical delivery. You will work closely with clients and collaborate with a talented team of engineers to create innovative solutions. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where every employee is empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you have a passion for making a difference in your community and possess strong leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in the water/wastewater industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage drinking water and wastewater projects with technical complexity.
• Interface with clients and lead teams of engineers.
• Develop project design criteria and oversee design drawings.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

Water/Wastewater Project Manager - ( 180530 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR has an exciting opportunity for a proven leader and technically exceptional individual in the field of water and wastewater to join our already strong Water Business Group as a Water / Wastewater Project Manager.

Primary duties of this position will include:

As a Water / Wastewater Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for scoping, planning, managing, directing and monitoring all aspects of drinking water and wastewater projects and contracts with high degrees of technical complexity. More specifically, the Project Manager will be expected to effectively interface with clients while independently leading and supervising teams of engineers and CAD professionals to create detailed master plans, detailed designs including plans and specifications, and cost estimates. These responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute scope, schedule and fees for planning and design projects
• Develop and execute QA/QC and risk management plans for each project
• Develop project design criteria, schematics and methods
• Perform or oversee modeling and hydraulic calculation efforts related to gravity and pressure piping systems
• Prepare preliminary design, basis of design reports, routing and alignment studies, and other engineering reports
• Develop and write engineering specifications and front-end documents
• Oversee the production of design drawings
• Work directly with the owner to ensure that the project exceeds the owner’s expectations
• Prepare proposals partnering with technical leadership and marketing.

As needed for more complex project elements, the Project Manager may be needed to perform or guide the detailed design work themselves and as such, the candidate should have an exceptional demonstrated technical background.

Beyond technical delivery, the Project Manager will be expected to collaborate with leadership, other project managers, and technical staff across Canada and the United States to maintain HDR’s commitment to excellent technical delivery for our clients. Specific activities related to the overall technical delivery program could include development of a technical mentorship and development program, reviewing existing detailed design standards, direct mentoring of staff, engagement in the group’s quality control and compliance program, lead abstract development and review activities for local conferences, and involvement in the review of scopes of work and associated fees.

Lastly, the Project Manager is expected to actively engage in client management activities (e.g. internal client management calls, client meetings) and participate in the overall strategy discussions for successfully marketing with our clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8-10 years related experience in the water / wastewater industry
• Proven and significant process mechanical detailed design experience, including with technologies and equipment, to lead efforts associated with the group’s technical delivery program
• Proven leadership and commitment to the technical development and mentorship of staff
• Experience developing detailed scopes and fees for a wide variety of planning and design projects
• Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Condition assessment and rehabilitation experience of pressure and gravity pipelines
• Existing relationships with clients in the Greater Toronto Area

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location

Industry

: Water

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Business Class: Pump Stations and Pipelines

Job Posting

: Feb 19, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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