Project Manager - Water & Wastewater

CIMA+

$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
  • 10+ years of progressive consulting engineering experience in project management of municipal water and wastewater projects.
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible for registration.
  • Experience with water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and related systems through planning, design, and construction phases.
  • Strong knowledge of project management principles including scope, schedule, and budget management.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams with a focus on quality and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project management and delivery for municipal water and wastewater treatment projects.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, health and safety, and risk throughout the lifecycle.
  • Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary project teams for successful execution.
  • Build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships as a trusted advisor.
  • Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Manage project financial performance including forecasting and resource planning.
  • Mentor junior team members and support their professional development.
  • Engage in business development activities to identify opportunities and prepare proposals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Group Benefits from day one for permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program to support staff well-being.
  • Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer contribution up to 4%.
  • Opportunity to purchase shares as part of an employee-owned company.
  • Flexible work schedule in a hybrid model.
  • Work/Life balance policy implemented across Canada.
  • 3-5 weeks of vacation based on relevant experience.
  • Tailored training programs to enhance existing skills.
Full Job Description
Job Description

CIMA+'s Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and real-estate developers. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget. We support clients from start to finish, whether for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you'll make a real impact. Together, we'll push boundaries and go above what's expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join and grow with our Water and Wastewater team. In this role, you will lead the successful delivery of municipal water and wastewater treatment projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve client objectives, project goals, and organizational standards. You will play a key role in fostering strong client relationships, mentoring team members, and contributing to the continued growth of our Water business. You will also help promote our strong safety culture and commitment to caring for one another.

CIMA+ has one of the largest water teams in Ontario, with multidisciplinary industry leaders that will provide you with strong career growth and mentorship opportunities. As a privately owned Canadian company, we have a work community where your personal goals, ambitions and uniqueness is valued!

This position offers the flexibility of our hybrid work model, including flexible hours and the opportunity to work from home, while being based in one of our offices in Markham, Mississauga, Kitchener, London, or Bowmanville.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the project management and delivery of preliminary and detailed design projects for municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and linear infrastructure.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, health and safety, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and provide leadership to technical staff to ensure successful project execution.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients, stakeholders, and project partners while serving as a trusted advisor.
  • Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, invoicing, and resource planning.
  • Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff, fostering collaboration and professional development.
  • Contribute to business development activities by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, participating in client meetings, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in consulting engineering, including project management of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible for registration.
  • Demonstrated experience managing projects involving water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, conveyance, and distribution systems through planning, design, and construction.
  • Strong understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and client relationship management skills.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while delivering high-quality technical solutions on time and within budget.
  • Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management is considered a strong asset.
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
  • Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:
  • Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
  • As an employee-owned company,an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
  • Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
  • Work/Life balance policy across Canada
  • 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
  • Tailored training to improve your existing skills


Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual's experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate's profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

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