Water Treatment Project Manager

WJ Group

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (related to water treatment)
  • 3+ years in project management or site supervision in water treatment
  • 3+ years processing design or construction in relevant infrastructure
  • Comprehensive understanding of water management and engineering
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario or eligibility within 12 months is an asset
  • Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office 365 and AutoCAD
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of water treatment systems and manage client relationships
  • Support water process design activities and equipment selection
  • Oversee site activities and resolve project issues as they arise
  • Prepare Method Statements, drawings, and work procedures
  • Manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams on projects
  • Develop and monitor project schedules and contract administration
  • Conduct business development, including tenders and site visits.

Benefits

  • Work in a collaborative environment within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Exposure to diverse projects in various environments
  • Opportunity for professional development and project management experience
  • Gain visibility with clients and industry stakeholders
  • Contribute to health and safety practices in the workplace.
Full Job Description
The primary function of this position is to ensure water treatment system performance meets client expectations while delivering projects on time and within budget. This role will lead the design of water treatment systems and act as the main point of contact for clients across various construction projects.

Reports to Water Treatment Division Manager

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Support in water process design activities, including equipment sizing and selection for water treatment plants, reservoirs, pumping stations and related infrastructure.
  • Provide detailed calculations for water processes.
  • Oversee site activities and closely liaise with clients, site staff, supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve any issues and maintain project progress.
  • Prepare Method Statements, working drawings, and work procedures
  • Manage water treatment projects involving multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including structural, architectural, building and process mechanical, I&C, electrical, etc.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Undertake business development activities, including site visits, client discussions, and the preparation of tenders and quotations for new contracts.
  • 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.
  • Ensure personal health and safety, prepare Risk Assessments, brief, and audit site staff to enforce safe working practices.

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 (Chemical, Civil, Geotechnical, Environmental) or a related discipline with a focus on water treatment, reservoirs, and pumping stations.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in project management or site supervision within the water treatment or construction industry or in a similar environment.
  • Minimum of 3 years of processing design, project management and/or construction experience in water treatment plants, reservoirs, pumping stations and 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.
  • A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle is required for travel between project sites.


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 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Occasional flexibility in working hours may be required.

All applications are reviewed by our hiring team - AI is not used in the screening or selection process.

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