Project Manager Tw
Job Summary
Job ID: 66777
Job Category: Project Management
Division & Section: Toronto Water Capital Planning & Implementation
Work Location: Metro Hall 55 John Street Toronto & Disco Yard 150 Disco Road Etobicoke
Job Type & Duration: Full-TimePermanent Vacancies
Salary Range: $89337.00 $132880.00
Shift Information: Monday to Friday 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 3
Posting Period: 21-Sep-2026 to 06-Oct-2026
Capital Works Delivery:
As a member of Toronto Waters Capital Planning & Implementation the Project Manager in the Capital Works Delivery (CWD) unit is responsible for providing project management and technical expertise in the delivery of wastewater linear infrastructure projects with emphasis on trenchless rehabilitation and open-cut reconstruction of sanitary and combined sewers. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager Capital Works Delivery the Project Manager is responsible for providing technical expertise and project management skills controlling time scope budget quality and service impacts for Toronto Water capital projects.
Planned Contracts Service:
As a member of the Capital Planning & Implementation Planned Contracts Service Unit the Project Manager reports to the Senior Project Manager and is responsible for providing project management and technical expertise in the delivery of planned programs including water utility permeant restoration repairs related to water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Major Responsibilities:
- Manages a portfolio of projects from inception to completion.
- Develops project cost estimates funding forecasting schedule scope requirements/changes develops terms of reference fully defines project deliverables and manages change conditions.
- Ensures that the project schedule and expenditure are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
- Oversees and evaluates the work of contractors consultants and technical staff.
- Finalizes contract payments implements quality control and quality assurance and ensures project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budgets.
- Participates in the preparation of capital and operational budgets.
- Leads and directs project team members consultants and/or contractors.
- Identifies evaluates and provides technical expertise and recommendations for the resolution of complex issues with assigned projects. Ensures compliance within guidelines by acting as a signing authority.
- Represents the Division/Cluster/City at meetings with the public stakeholders and councillors. Represents the Division as a technical specialist at project and organizational meetings with planners administrators contractors and other external service providers as well as at hearings court proceedings grievances and arbitrations and other tribunals.
- Leads the review of drawings purchasing documents and specifications prepared by staff contractors and consultants
- Prepares Committee and Council reports presentations purchasing documents contract plans specifications and estimates.
- Evaluates proposals and/or bids and makes recommendations for award of contracts.
- Secures permits and approvals as required from external agencies.
- Maintains relationships with councillors the public consultants government agencies developers suppliers and contractors relative to the positions responsibilities.
- Ensures the proper maintenance of all required documentation and produces or supervises the production of such documents.
- Performs site inspections and condition assessments for construction projects.
- Promotes standardization relating to project administration documentation processes and technical design
- Negotiates and settles financial disputes and claims from contractors consultants vendors other stakeholders and external parties.
- Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
- Motivates and trains assigned staff ensuring effective teamwork high standards of work quality and organizational performance continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
- Provides input into and administers assigned budget ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
Key Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Must possess a valid Province of Ontario Class G Drivers License and have daily access to a vehicle to travel to various work locations and construction sites in a timely and efficient manner.
- Considerable Project Management experience in an Engineering environment preferably within municipal infrastructure design and construction.
- Considerable experience applying the principles of Engineering within municipal infrastructure design and construction with emphasis within an operational environment.
- Considerable experience applying interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate and work effectively with staff contractors colleagues elected officials consultants developers and other internal and external clients and stakeholders.
- Considerable knowledge of and experience applying Legislation related to the position including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Experience providing work direction to staff and have an understanding of modern principles and practices of management and management controls.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all organizational levels.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Proficiency in the use of general computer software including Microsoft Office suite; Work Management Systems and project management software.
- Possession of PMP certification from the Project Management Extensive (PMI) would be an asset.
- Possession of Professional Engineer (.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) would be an asset.
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Accommodation
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