Senior Project Manager/ Technical Lead, Conveyance (Waterloo)

About the Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Senior Project Manager/ Technical Lead, Conveyance for its Water team. The role can be based out of one of the following offices: Toronto, Hamilton/Stoney Creek, Waterloo or London (hybrid).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform civil conveyance design for watermain, storm and sanitary sewer projects, from preliminary design to detailed design, tendering and construction inspection, with consideration for minimizing impacts and constraints due to environmental and permitting requirements.
• Prepare and guide engineering calculations, design drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Prepare proposals and technical reports as the technical lead of the project team.
• Take responsibility for managing project deliverables and schedule with the project manager.
• Undertake quality assurance and quality control of engineering drawings and reports.
• Provide guidance for coordination with construction activities, including input and clarification of the design during construction.

Capabilities & Credentials

• Strong capability of developing municipal conveyance designs for water and wastewater infrastructure from conceptual level to detailed design and construction.
• Ability to work in a flexible office environment, including working within the office setting or working remotely from home.
• Strong ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D CAD drawings, as well as geotechnical reports for construction risk and supports.
• Thorough understanding of construction methods such as open‑cut and trenchless (microtunneling, jack and bore, etc.) for sewer and water infrastructure.
• Understanding of storm and sanitary sewer rehabilitation, such as relining, is considered an asset.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of conveyance system construction elements as they relate to design in order to select construction methods and define work area limits.
• Ability to provide guidance to junior and intermediate designers and supporting team members for collective project deliverables and skill development.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to complete tasks to meet project budget and schedule.
• Demonstrated creativity, foresight and engineering judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others.
• Project Management experience, such as budgeting, scheduling and coordination between stakeholders, is considered an asset.
• Effectively communicates project issues with the project manager, team and clients in the execution of engineering projects.
• Strong presentation, technical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required; proficiency in engineering applications such as AutoCAD and MicroStation software packages is considered an asset.
• Understands and implements industry standards and manuals as well as client and regulatory agency standards and requirements.
• Understanding of City of Toronto Sewer and Watermain Design Criteria and Specifications is considered an asset.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer or Certified Engineering Technologist registered in Ontario.
• Minimum of 15 years of municipal conveyance design including related co‑op or internship work experience.

Compensation

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland – BC & Various locations in Ontario: $135,700.00 – $185,700.00 Annually
• Locations in Lower Mainland – BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario: $136,300.00 – $204,500.00 Annually

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles may be bonus eligible.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision plans, wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & disability insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off for full‑time employees.
• Group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account for temporary/casual employees.

Location & Work Arrangement

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Toronto. Role can be based from Toronto, Hamilton/Stoney Creek, Waterloo or London (hybrid).

Other Information

Travel: None. Schedule: Full time. Employee Status: Regular. Business Justification: New Position. Job Posting: 02/06/2026 01:06:44. Req ID: REQ25000299.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.