Project Manager – Water & Wastewater

CIMA+; Ontario (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee ownership opportunity

Hybrid work model

Vacation 3–5 weeks

Job summary

CIMA+ invites experienced engineers to lead municipal water and wastewater design projects from concept through construction. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and maintain strong client relationships with municipal agencies. A P.Eng. registration in Ontario or eligibility is required, with 10+ years in consulting engineering.

Hybrid work model with opportunities for mentorship, business development, and career growth within Canada’s infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in consulting engineering, including project management of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible for registration.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management and delivery of preliminary and detailed design projects for municipal water and wastewater facilities.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, health and safety, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.
• Build relationships with municipal clients and project partners while supporting business development.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee project financial performance including forecasting, budgeting, invoicing.
• Contribute to proposals and growth initiatives.

Job description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

CIMA+’s Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and real-estate developers. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget.We support clients from start to finish, whether for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

CIMA+ has one of the largest water teams in Ontario, with multidisciplinary industry leaders that will provide you with strong career growth and mentorship opportunities. As a privately owned Canadian company, we have a work community where your personal goals, ambitions and uniqueness is valued!

This position offers the flexibility of our hybrid work model, including flexible hours and the opportunity to work from home, while being based in one of our offices in Markham, Mississauga, Kitchener, London, or Bowmanville.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management and delivery of preliminary and detailed design projects for municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and linear infrastructure.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, health and safety, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and provide leadership to technical staff to ensure successful project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients, stakeholders, and project partners while serving as a trusted advisor.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, invoicing, and resource planning.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff, fostering collaboration and professional development.
• Contribute to business development activities by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, participating in client meetings, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in consulting engineering, including project management of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible for registration.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, conveyance, and distribution systems through planning, design, and construction.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and client relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while delivering high-quality technical solutions on time and within budget.
• Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management is considered a strong asset.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

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