Assistant Project Manager - Water Treatment

Introduction & Key Role Objectives

WJ Groundwater is the leading construction dewatering and groundwater specialist in the UK with operations in Canada, the Middle East, Poland & the Philippines. We have specialized plant and equipment that allows us to install custom dewatering systems in various environments including from within tunnels and shafts and from the surface.

WJ Groundwater strives to exceed client expectations for water treatment system performance by delivering projects safely, on time and within budget. The primary function of this position is to support the management of water treatment projects from design, schedules, budgets, resources, and quality standards. The role involves facilitating design activities, supervising site operations, and liaising with clients to ensure project success.

We are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our employees. We provide extensive internal and external training programs, continuous learning opportunities, and clear career advancement paths to help our team members achieve their full potential. By promoting a supportive and dynamic environment, we ensure our employees thrive and contribute to our company's ongoing success and innovation.

Reports to Water Treatment Division Manager

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Assist in managing water treatment projects involving multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including structural, architectural, building mechanical, process mechanical, I&C, electrical, etc.
• Support in water process design activities, including equipment sizing and selection for water treatment plants, reservoirs, pumping stations and related infrastructure.
• Provide support in preparing detailed calculations for water processes.
• Help develop and monitor project schedules for design and contract administration.
• Coordinate work processes to ensure logical sequencing, facilitate communication and data flow among team members, and manage the integration of design changes.
• Oversee site activities and closely liaise with clients, site staff, supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve any issues and maintain project progress.
• Maintain high-quality documentation of WJ’s contractual activities including the collection, collation and presentation of data.
• Perform project management and dissemination responsibilities, including drafting regular progress reports and participating in team meetings.
• Support the preparation of Method Statements, working drawings, and work procedures
• Contribute to business development activities, including site visits, client discussions, and the preparation of tenders and quotations for new contracts
• Ensure personal health and safety, prepare Risk Assessments, brief, and audit site staff to enforce safe working practices.
• Track project expenditures and workforce requirements to ensure financial profitability.
• Prepare accurate and timely engineering and financial status reports for WJ’s clients.
• Manage project programs to meet contractual targets and consistently achieve top-tier industry benchmarks for quality, financials, and overall project delivery.

The above is not exhaustive and you will be expected to undertake any other duties that may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and competence.

Qualifications & Experience

• A motivated and hardworking individual with good written and communication skills is essential
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, Environmental) or a related field
• Minimum 1 year in project coordination or site supervision within the water treatment or construction industry or in a similar environment.
• At least 1 year of experience in design, project coordination, and/or construction within water treatment plants, reservoirs, pumping stations, or related infrastructure.
• Comprehensive understanding of water management, hydrogeology, engineering geology, or civil engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario or eligibility within 12 months is an asset. Basic knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and process controls is an asset.
• Familiarity with construction industry contracts and commercial issues is preferred.
• Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and AutoCAD
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, capable of managing multiple high-value projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to read and modify technical drawings and effectively communicate complex ideas to multidisciplinary teams.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, and the ability to work independently.

Working Conditions

This role is primarily based at our head office in Toronto but requires site visits for client meetings, site inspections, inductions, and project briefings, with occasional full-day work on client worksites. The role involves installing water treatment systems in various environments, including both outdoor and indoor settings, such as tunnels, adits, and shafts, which are classified as low to medium risk confined spaces. Comfort with working in all weather conditions, on heavy industrial construction sites, and within confined spaces is essential.

Standard working hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with occasional flexibility needed. Occasional flexibility in working hours may be required.

Accessibility & Accommodation

WJ Groundwater is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This is an existing position and all applications are reviewed by our hiring team. AI is not used in the screening or selection process.