PROJECT MANAGER ECS

Job Title: PROJECT MANAGER ECS

Job ID: 66917

Job Category: Project Management

Division & Section: Engineering & Construction Services, ECS Linear Underground Infrastructure

Work Location: Metro Hall 55 John St, Toronto, Hybrid

Job Type & Duration: Full-time Permanent Vacancy

Salary: $89,337.00 - $132,880.00, TM1999 and Wage Grade PTM2

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours Per Week

Affiliation: Non-Union

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 09-Oct-2026 to 26-Oct-2026

Creating safe, sustainable municipal infrastructure that makes Toronto so livable is the responsibility of our Engineering & Construction Services (ECS) Division, which provides specialized engineering design and construction services to Toronto Water, Transportation Services, Solid Waste Management Services and other City of Toronto Divisions, Agencies, Boards and Commissions, and external clients such as the development industry, utility companies and other public agencies.

As a Project Manager in Linear Underground Infrastructure, you'll provide project management and engineering support to ensure reliable, economical and effective/efficient City-wide engineering services. This will include providing technical review and support for planning, design and operation of the Division's programs and projects.

Full Project Management Accountabilities

Leading by example, as a City of Toronto Project Manager, you'll manage a variety of assigned stormwater projects, directing project team staff to meet deadlines and ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and maintenance of related data, while seeing to it that expenditures are controlled within budget. This role involves gathering and refining project scope, soliciting consulting and contractor services, determining the financial impact of projects and proposals, reviewing and commenting on technical drawings, engineering studies, specifications, plans and cost estimates, and assisting in preparing capital and operating budgets.

Design and Construction - Linear Underground Infrastructure

Staff in the Linear Underground Stormwater Management Infrastructure Unit provide project management, contract administration, and technical expertise in the planning, design and construction of linear capital works projects. More specifically, this includes, employing water resources principles to natural channel concepts as it relates to stream bed and bank erosion, control/protection of the City's infrastructure located in stream corridors, and environmental assessments and studies.

Sharing and Promoting Technical Expertise
Recognized for keeping current with technological developments in the field of channel design, you'll conduct research into your assigned area, ensuring that it considers developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government. Equipped with this up-to-date knowledge, you'll provide technical advice, reviews and expertise, and utilize standard water resources principles and practices to assist in the operation, development and maintenance of the Division's programs, facilities and equipment. The Division will also rely on you to prepare water resources analysis, as well as evaluate and recommend new systems, work procedures and technologies with the potential to improve divisional performance.

Managing Stakeholder Expectations and Communications
An effective communicator - verbally and in writing - at all organizational levels, with excellent interpersonal skills, you're adept at working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, contractors, colleagues, elected officials, consultants, developers, and other internal and external clients and stakeholders. These talents will be evident as you represent the City on committees, provide input at meetings, and liaise with the public, developers, consultants, stakeholders, Councilors, other divisions and government agencies about projects, programs and developments.

Key Qualifications
Among the other strengths you bring to the role of Project Manager ECS will be the following key qualifications:

Completion of post-secondary education degree in either civil, environmental or water resources and/or fluvial geomorphology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Considerable experience applying the principles of natural channel design related to municipal public works infrastructure.

Experience with project management that includes elements of inception to implementation, which may include planning, design and construction of municipal public works infrastructure.

A valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License is required, and access to a vehicle, with an ability to drive to different sites in a timely manner.

Ability to travel to various locations, including North York Civic Centre.

With this professional background as a solid foundation, you bring knowledge of natural channel/ water resources principles and project management as it relates to public works, as well as asset management principles, including data collection, analysis and estimating, and can apply relevant legislation, standards, Acts, By-laws and Regulations, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act. You're also known for your ability to read, interpret, and report on engineering plans and drawings, specifications, correspondence, reports and other documents in a timely manner, conduct studies, surveys and research, develop effective solutions to water resources issues, initiate and lead technical studies and projects, and plan and prepare reports and recommendations.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity. 

Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City's Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.