Senior Project Manager - Linear Water Conveyance

GHD


Date: 4 days ago
City: Waterloo, ON
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who we are looking for?

Due to continued rapid growth and expansion of the water group in Ontario, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager – Linear Infrastructure to be based in either our Waterloo or Toronto Area / Greater Toronto Area offices with diversified experience in business development, project capture planning and proposal writing, design and construction contract administration of municipal projects including linear Infrastructure (sewers & water systems), lift stations, pump stations, and storage facilities.

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

  • Supporting our Water Practice Business Development group in continuing our expansion of the water infrastructure market share in Ontario. Activities will involve participating in client relationship development, project capture planning and preparing proposals.
  • Working directly with senior engineers and technical teams in leading the execution of various ongoing projects.
  • Managing projects with direct communication with clients, sub consultants, and contractors.
  • Ensuring project deliverables meet or exceed GHD’s internal and external client quality objectives.

What you will bring to the team:

  • Bachelor’s degree Civil Engineering
  • A Professional Engineering (P. Eng) license with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is required.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation considered an asset.
  • 10 - 15 years post-graduate experience - minimum 10 years in water/sewer and multi-discipline projects.
  • Proven track record in business development, project capture planning, and proposal writing.
  • Proven experience in technical and business leadership and management of linear infrastructure engineering and water projects and project teams through both design and construction phases.
  • Sewer/water condition assessment, rehabilitation, and new trenchless installation experience considered an asset.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of construction methods, logistics, equipment & methodology selection.
  • Familiar with cost estimating & scheduling related to linear construction.
  • Experience in risk management analysis, evaluation and presentation to the client.
  • Experience in preparation of detailed design reports & construction reporting.
  • Liaise with other disciplines, professionals, clients and third party as needed.
  • Excellent verbal and report writing skills.
  • Excellent problem solving, decision making and teamwork skills.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

About Us

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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