Project Manager, Water Resources

Description

Your role at GEI.

Join Our Growing Legacy at GEI Consultants Canada Inc. (GEI)

Are you ready to lead and make a lasting impact? At GEI, we’re driven by innovation, collaboration, and a passion for delivering exceptional engineering solutions. As we continue to grow our land development practice, we’re seeking a Project Manager, Water Resources to take charge and elevate our Water Resources team in Markham, Ontario.

In this role, you’ll lead dynamic projects ranging from hydrological assessments to complex land development designs for residential, industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. This is more than just a technical position—it’s an opportunity to inspire, mentor, and shape the future of our water resources engineering practice while working alongside a talented team of industry leaders.

Why Join GEI?

• Diverse & Impactful Projects: Engage in a variety of projects, including Subwatershed Study, Master Environmental Servicing Plans, Functional Servicing Reports, detailed stormwater management facility design for SWM Reports, feature based water balance continuous modelling, natural channel realignment design, and cutting-edge water low-impact development for urban land development solutions.
• Leadership with Purpose: Lead and mentor a talented team of water resource EITs, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
• Make a Difference: Play a key role in shaping the future of communities through sustainable and resilient water resource solutions.
  
  

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead the design and delivery of water resource project components within the land development industry with direct report to senior management
• Develop and apply hydrologic and hydraulic models (incl. natural channel design) in all project phases from conceptual serviceability design during due diligence stage to detailed stormwater management (SWM) facility design for agency approval
• Oversee conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering designs for a variety of greenfield or intensification land development projects.
• Prepare and review technical memos, reports, construction plans, and specifications.
• Train and mentor junior EITs to expand skill sets and identify cross-training opportunities to overall expertise across the team
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project execution and client
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Degree: Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Post Graduate Experience: 6+ years in water resources design and/or fieldwork, with a proven track record in leadership.
• Credentials: P.Eng. designation is essential.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in Civil 3D, PCSWMM, Visual OTTHYMO, HEC-RAS, Microsoft Office, and other related software. Experience in HEC-RAS 2D hydraulic modelling and ArcGIS is an asset.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to write clear, concise technical reports and memos.
• Motivated Leader: A strong work ethic with a passion for technical excellence and team development.
  
  

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With nearly 60 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• RRSP Program
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…
  
  

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.