Project Manager Water

AECOM is actively seeking a collaborative and highly talented Project Engineer for a full-time position that can be based in one of our Greater Toronto Area offices (Markham or Mississauga). This position is for a newly created position.

In this role you will serve as Lead Engineer on municipal drinking water and wastewater projects overseeing water and wastewater pumping systems linear infrastructure and civil site development for treatment facilities. Youll contribute across the full project lifecyclefrom planning and feasibility through detailed design and constructionon medium to large-scale infrastructure programs.

The ideal candidate brings a strong track record delivering municipal water and wastewater pumping stations and conveyance infrastructure with experience supporting facility site and conveyance elements. You are self-directed and accountable for schedule budget quality and regulatory compliance with a commitment to safety-by-design and effective stakeholder communication. This role also offers the opportunity to lead and mentor junior staff while supporting their growth and project delivery responsibilities.

This role offers a clear growth path including participation in AECOMs Project Manager Certification Program with progression into project management as well as opportunities to advance into a people leadership role.

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Maintain technical knowledge of water and wastewater conveyance infrastructure in a municipal environment.
• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others.
• Work successfully within a team environment and communicate effectively with other project team members and clients.
• Be a senior technical resource serving as technical advisor for team. Mentor and lead less experienced EITs as delegates to their work.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to build a strong relationship of trust and understanding.
• Work closely with the project manager and other discipline engineers as a key player in leading the design delivery.
• Regular reporting on budget schedule and quality performance for the project.
• Complete designs within local standards including making informed decisions on which standard to follow where there are conflicts and communicate and document the decision engaging stakeholders as required.
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staffs specific area of expertise
• Complete and oversee the completion of technical reports calculations and undertake design decisions.
• Prepare technical specifications tender documents and review design drawings.
• Assist in conducting technical quality reviews of deliverables.
• Liaison with the disciplines to coordinate design efforts. Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Conduct periodic site visits during design and construction.
• Provide continuity through the complete project from design through construction.
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.
• Participates in business development and project proposals.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelors degree 8 years of related Project Management experience in design and construction of municipal water and wastewater projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Registered as a in the province of ON (or ability to register within 6 months)

Preferred Qualifications 

• 15 years of related experience with conveyance work associated with drinking water and water treatment facilities
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent organizational interpersonal written and verbal communication skills as well as effective report writing.

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening assessment and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time