Water/Wastewater Project Manager - ( 189913 ) As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: Read further to learn how you could help make excellent things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come.
From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. HDR has an exciting opportunity for a proven leader and technically exceptional individual in the field of water and wastewater to join our already strong Water Business Group as a Water / Wastewater Project Manager. As a Water / Wastewater Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for scoping, planning, managing, directing and monitoring all aspects of drinking water and wastewater projects and contracts with high degrees of technical complexity.
More specifically, the Project Manager will be expected to effectively interface with clients while independently leading and supervising teams of engineers and CAD professionals to create detailed master plans, detailed designs including plans and specifications, and cost estimates. Develop and execute scope, schedule and fees for planning and design projects Develop and implement QA/QC and risk management plans for each project Develop project design criteria,
schematics and methods Perform or oversee modeling and hydraulic calculation efforts related to gravity and pressure piping systems Develop and write engineering specifications and front‑end documents Oversee the production of design drawings Work directly with the owner to ensure that the project exceeds the owner’s expectations Prepare proposals partnering with technical leadership and marketing Beyond technical delivery, the Project Manager will collaborate with leadership, other project managers, and technical staff across Canada and the United States to maintain HDR’s commitment to excellent technical delivery for our clients. This includes developing a technical mentorship program, reviewing existing detailed design standards, mentoring staff, participating in quality control, abstract development, and reviewing scopes of work and associated fees.
Lastly, the Project Manager is expected to actively engage in client management activities (e.g., internal client management calls, client meetings) and participate in the overall strategy discussions for successfully marketing with our clients. 8–10 years related experience in the water / wastewater industry Proven and significant process mechanical detailed design experience, including technologies and equipment, to lead efforts associated with the group’s technical delivery program Proven leadership and commitment to the technical development and mentorship of staff Experience developing detailed scopes and fees for a wide variety of planning and design projects Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills Condition assessment and rehabilitation experience of pressure and gravity pipelines Bachelor’s degree in Engineering A minimum of 2 years project management experience MS Office and MS Project experience; Business Class: Pump Stations and Pipelines Water Schedule: Full‑time At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges.
📌 WATER/WASTEWATER PROJECT MANAGER (Toronto)
🏢 HDR
📍 Toronto