MANAGER DESIGN & CONSTRUC LIN INFRASTRUCJob ID:62101Job Category:Engineering & TechnicalDivision & Section:Engineering & Construction Services, ECS Linear Underground InfrastructureJob Type & Duration:Full-Time, Permanent VacancySalary Range:$123,833–170,184, Wage Grade 8Hiring Zone:$139,659–$151,419Shift Information:Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per WeekAffiliation:Non-UnionNumber of Positions Open:5Posting Period:1-Apr-2026 to 22-Apr-2026Creating the safe, sustainable municipal infrastructure that makes Toronto so livable is the responsibility of ourEngineering and Construction Services (ECS) Division.With an annual capital program of $1 billion and growing, ECS provides specialized engineering design and construction services to internal clients within theCity of Toronto, including Toronto Water, Transportation Services, and Solid Waste Management Services.This is an exciting time to join the Division asManager, Design & Construction - Linear Infrastructureand provide technical expertise while driving excellence and continuous improvement in customer service delivery. Reporting to the Director, Design & Construction, Linear Underground Infrastructure, you’ll lead and manage staff involved in the planning, design and construction of the City’s municipal infrastructure along with leading the delivery of multi-year projects and programs through various delivery models, including conventional design‑bid‑build, design‑build and program management.We are recruiting Managers of Design and Construction in the following programs:Basement Flooding Protection Program– Project management and engineering expertise in the delivery of capital infrastructure projects, including environmental assessments, sewer capacity assessments, preliminary and detailed design assignments, and construction of sewers, watermain improvements, outfalls, sanitary and stormwater storage, green infrastructure and roadway improvements.Stormwater Management Infrastructure– Project management and engineering expertise in the delivery of capital infrastructure projects such as rehabilitation of streams, outfalls, ponds and green infrastructure. Projects arise from Environmental Assessment studies, state of good repair priorities and Council‑directed initiatives.Trunk Sewers and Transmission Mains– Project management and engineering expertise in the delivery of capital infrastructure projects, including open‑cut and trenchless pipe installation and rehabilitation of trunk sewers and transmission mains within the City’s Right‑of‑Way, parks, trails and ravines.Leading by example to promote innovationConversant with civil and structural engineering principles and practices,



you’ll act as a technical expert for Toronto Water and Transportation Services, overseeing the planning, development and implementation of engineering designs and construction associated with the City’s Basement Flooding Protection Program, Stormwater Management and rehabilitation and upgrading of Trunk Sewers and Transmission Mains as well as the planning and delivery of environmental assessment studies. You’ll lead internal or external engineering design and construction assignments in collaboration with staff from Toronto Water, Transportation Services and other City divisions and public agencies, and provide input into the development of the City’s Capital Programs to address rehabilitation, reconstruction and expansion needs.Full team management accountabilitiesA skilled leader with proven success in achieving results in a unionized and non‑unionized environment, you’ll manage, motivate and train the unit’s staff, supervising day‑to‑day operations—scheduling, assigning, reviewing work and evaluating performance. Your focus will be on ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, while promoting continuous learning and innovation. You’ll also develop and administer the annual budget and control expenditures within budget.Communication and multi‑stakeholder managementThis role calls for someone who can operate as a fully accountable program leader, deliver complex projects, and thrive in an workplace with high expectations and frequently competing deadlines. Your collaborative approach and strengths as a communicator will prove invaluable as you lead negotiations of contractual terms and finalise agreements with consultants, contractors and design‑build consortia. You’ll also lead discussions with other City divisions to deliver the Capital Works Program and negotiate claims and litigation arising from construction or professional services contracts, ensuring a fair, equitable resolution.Key QualificationsRegistration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and membership in good standing with PEO.Extensive experience in project management from inception to implementation, including planning, design, construction, resource allocation, budget preparation,



scheduling and task management in multi‑year municipal infrastructure projects.Extensive experience in the preparation of contract documents, requests for proposals, tenders for construction projects, technical reports and reports to Council or external agencies or third parties.Considerable supervisor or management experience in mentoring, motivating, leading a diverse workforce and engaging staff in engineering design and construction of municipal infrastructure.Considerable experience with financial reporting processes, including budget preparation and control, expenditure forecasting, preparation and interpretation of financial reports, and reporting on key performance indicators.Through this background, you also bring knowledge of materials and methods of design, construction, rehabilitation and upgrading of linear infrastructure, and of technological advances and regulatory requirements associated with the Basement Flooding Protection Program, Stormwater Management and Trunk Sewers and Transmission Mains.As a leader, you’re known for your ability to interact effectively with multiple stakeholders, and for using your people management skills to promote and foster effective teamwork, resolve conflict and establish excellence in a customer‑service‑oriented environment, while balancing the interests of all stakeholders. This is supported by well‑developed interpersonal, human relations, written and oral communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, project management, analytical and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to listen, understand, respond, lead change, adapt, and think conceptually.Given the scope of your work, you must be knowledgeable about the Occupational Health & Safety Act, the Construction Lien Act and employment legislation, including the Employment Standards Rights Act and Human Rights Act. Familiarity with Federal and Provincial regulations and requirements, including the Federal Fisheries Act, Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Water Resources Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act is also essential.Equally important, you have the ability to support the City of Toronto Public Service By‑law to ensure a culture that champions accountability, equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.Occasional travel and access to a reliable vehicle may be required.Equity, Diversity and InclusionThe City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager Design & Construc Lin Infrastruc - $123,833 - $170,184 A Year (Toronto)
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