Sr. Project Manager

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a client-focused and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of water infrastructure projects in Ontario. Reporting to the Vice President, Water Infrastructure, and working in close collaboration with stakeholder groups within the organization, this position is responsible for executing operational excellence, managing a diverse range of water infrastructure projects, and ensuring the highest standards of project delivery and client satisfaction.

As a key member of our growing water infrastructure team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, planning, directing and monitoring all project delivery aspects with high degrees of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design, construction services and commissioning. You will be leading multidiscipline design teams to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets, as well as responsible for managing the financial performance of your projects. As a well-respected and driven leader in this field possessing deep client relationships, you will also support key business development strategies alongside our business unit leaders.

Your role

• Direct and manage design staff and team members for linear infrastructure projects including but not limited to watermains, sewers, distribution networks, combined sewer overflows, pumping stations and other stormwater management projects of varying size and complexity.

• Identify new business opportunities, coordinate and participate in project presentations to clients and other external groups and promote our capabilities, marketing our services among existing and prospective clients.

• Participate in project opportunity evaluation, subconsultant selection and preparation of qualification and experience statements as part of the pursuit process.

• Coordinate and participate in contract negotiations with clients and subconsultants and draft professional service agreements and addenda for review by senior management.

• Direct project team and subconsultants to ensure compliance with contractual documents.

• Prepare project work plan, scope, schedule and budget, and communicate these to project team members; monitor and actively manage project production for compliance with schedule, budget and quality objectives.

• May supervise technical professionals, associate project managers and design staff including workload and staffing management.

• Monitor and report financial status of projects to business unit directors.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field. PEng.

• 15+ years’ experience in large-scale infrastructure project management within water for linear projects (in the municipal sectors). Managed municipal projects in the Greater Toronto Area.

• Substantial experience in planning, risk management, schedule development and management and cost control of design and construction projects.

• Strong knowledge and experience in sewer (combined, wastewater, and/or storm applications) and watermain design, hydraulic design, design of hydraulic and flow control structures, various trenchless technologies and the ability to manage the development of contract documents for such projects working with a large project team.

• Strong knowledge of Ontario’s water infrastructure regulations, funding frameworks, and industry best practices.

• Ability to work collaboratively and as a mentor across multidisciplinary teams. Passionate and committed leadership, looking to challenge and continuously improve the ways we work and the solutions we provide to our clients with innovative ideas.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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EEO Statement

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