Water/Wastewater Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management firm in Toronto seeks an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager to oversee the direction and management of drinking water and wastewater projects. The role requires 8-10 years of experience in the water/wastewater sector, strong leadership skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. You will be responsible for developing project design criteria and ensuring quality control while collaborating with clients and staff across Canada and the U.S. Join us to make a significant impact on community water management.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in the water/wastewater industry.
• Professional Engineer license recognized in the location of position.
• Excellent communication skills and proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan, manage, and monitor drinking water and wastewater projects.
• Develop project design criteria, schematics, and methods.
• Collaborate with leadership and technical staff across Canada and the U.S.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Water/Wastewater Project Manager - ( 189913 )

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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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.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

• Develop and execute scope, schedule and fees for planning and design projects
• Develop and implement 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

Beyond technical delivery, the Project Manager will 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. This includes developing a technical mentorship program, reviewing existing detailed design standards, mentoring staff, participating in quality control, abstract development, and reviewing 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 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 of 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• MS Office and MS Project experience; Access experience a plus
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

Additional Information

Business Class: Pump Stations and Pipelines

Primary Location: [Not specified]

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting: Jan 5, 2026

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests, and conviction records. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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