Water Market Leader
About the role
We are working with a leading global engineering consultancy seeking a Senior Project Manager / Seller-Doer to support the growth and delivery of municipal water services projects across Western Canada, with a particular focus on British Columbia. This is a high-impact role combining project delivery, client engagement, and business development, ideal for someone who enjoys leading work while remaining technically involved.
In this position, you will lead both the sales and execution of complex municipal infrastructure projects across areas such as drinking water and wastewater treatment, biosolids, pump stations, pipelines, water and sewer systems, and facility planning. You will operate within a well-established project delivery framework, supported by dedicated project controls, QA/QC teams, and contract administration resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Lead Project Manager on municipal water and wastewater projects
- Drive business development through client engagement, networking, and proposal development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients and key stakeholders
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful delivery
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineering staff
- Oversee QA/QC processes and review key project deliverables
- Support and lead RFP responses, proposals, and client interviews
- Collaborate with internal teams to position for upcoming project opportunities
- Deliver high-quality client service to generate repeat business
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in municipal water/wastewater engineering
- Proven experience operating in a seller-doer capacity (winning and delivering work)
- Experience managing projects valued at $1M+ preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- PMP, CCM, or DBIA certification (or willingness to obtain)
- P.Eng preferred
- Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised consultancy with a strong pipeline of work, access to best-in-class project management systems, and clear performance metrics tied to delivery and growth. You will play a key role in expanding a regional water practice within a collaborative and technically strong team environment. Travel is expected to be around 10%, depending on project requirements, with flexible working arrangements available across Western Canada.
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Water Market Leader
About the role
We are working with a leading global engineering consultancy seeking a Senior Project Manager / Seller-Doer to support the growth and delivery of municipal water services projects across Western Canada, with a particular focus on British Columbia. This is a high-impact role combining project delivery, client engagement, and business development, ideal for someone who enjoys leading work while remaining technically involved.
In this position, you will lead both the sales and execution of complex municipal infrastructure projects across areas such as drinking water and wastewater treatment, biosolids, pump stations, pipelines, water and sewer systems, and facility planning. You will operate within a well-established project delivery framework, supported by dedicated project controls, QA/QC teams, and contract administration resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Lead Project Manager on municipal water and wastewater projects
- Drive business development through client engagement, networking, and proposal development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients and key stakeholders
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful delivery
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineering staff
- Oversee QA/QC processes and review key project deliverables
- Support and lead RFP responses, proposals, and client interviews
- Collaborate with internal teams to position for upcoming project opportunities
- Deliver high-quality client service to generate repeat business
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in municipal water/wastewater engineering
- Proven experience operating in a seller-doer capacity (winning and delivering work)
- Experience managing projects valued at $1M+ preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- PMP, CCM, or DBIA certification (or willingness to obtain)
- P.Eng preferred
- Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised consultancy with a strong pipeline of work, access to best-in-class project management systems, and clear performance metrics tied to delivery and growth. You will play a key role in expanding a regional water practice within a collaborative and technically strong team environment. Travel is expected to be around 10%, depending on project requirements, with flexible working arrangements available across Western Canada.
Not the right fit? Search for Water Market Leader jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
About CSG Talent
CSG are the Global Talent Experts.
CSG are Global Talent Experts operating from eight international offices across 28 niche industries within Renewable Energy, Mining Minerals and Metals, Industrial Engineering, Consumer, Infrastructure and Construction, Health Sciences, Professional Services, Natural Resources and Technology. We take a pro-active approach to executive search and headhunting, placing senior-level executives and C-Suite candidates in over 60 countries worldwide. Our unparalleled recruitment success comes down to our team of highly knowledgeable, specialist consultants and vast global networks, combined with our dedication to building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.
CSG’s vision is to be the first and continuous choice when managing both our clients’ global talent needs and our candidates’ long-term careers. From our proactive executive searches to our Talent Strategy Services, we see ourselves as your talent partners, and that ethos is reflected in everything we do.
Whether you are a senior level candidate looking for a step up in your career or an organisation needing help in sourcing the highest-calibre talent, don’t hesitate to get in touch. With our unparalleled global network, we can find the right fit for you.