Water Resources Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced Water Resources Project Manager to work on complex wastewater, stormwater and water supply projects primarily on Vancouver Island. In this role you will be responsible for the development, management, delivery and financial performance of projects. You will perform a wide variety of engineering tasks, from feasibility studies, preliminary engineering and final design to report writing and development of contract documents. We want our Project Managers to be versatile, enthusiastic, able to work in highly flexible, team‑oriented environments, and have exceptional communication, diagnostic, and organizational skills.

Core Responsibilities

- Manage delivery of wastewater, stormwater and water supply projects, including linear infrastructure and pump stations, and support stormwater and utility aspects of highway design projects.
- Prepare, supervise and provide technical review of design drawings, engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
- Prepare scope of work and technical client proposals.
- Coordinate and communicate with internal team and external clients/agencies.
- Lead and supervise project teams.
- Participate in project meetings, site visits and field inspections.
- Act as Parsons’ representative with the client and external team for program delivery.
- Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and subconsultants.
- Market and secure additional work with client.
- Develop key client relationships on Vancouver Island.




- Oversee establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other required documents.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of experience with wastewater, stormwater and water supply projects.
- Experience working in Victoria with Regional District and BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure is preferred.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) required.
- Understanding of AutoCAD/Civil 3D to enable management of design teams.
- Proven written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to apply advanced engineering techniques and practices as well as solve complex engineering problems.
- Must have the ability to manage projects, interact with clients and enjoy being hands‑on technically in projects.
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards.

Relocation assistance is available.

Salary Range: $118,500 - $220,000

Perks

- Health, vision, dental, employer‑paid provincial care premiums
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
- Tax‑Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off and sick leave
- All province observed holidays off
- Gym membership discounts

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

📌 Water Resources Project Manager (Victoria)
🏢 019 Parsons Technical Services
📍 Victoria