Job ID: 59404

Job Category: Project Management

Division & Section: Engineering & Construction Services, ECS Major Infrastructure

Work Location: Base - Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Temporary - Union Station, 61 Front Street West (Hybrid)

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $93,734 - $123,449

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: Non-Union

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 29-Aug-2025 to 12-Sep-2025

Creating the safe, sustainable municipal infrastructure that makes Toronto so livable is the responsibility of our Engineering and Construction Services (ECS) Division, which provides specialized engineering design and construction services to Toronto Water, Transportation Services, Solid Waste Management Services and other City of Toronto Divisions, Agencies, Boards and Commissions, and external clients such as the development industry, Metrolinx, utility companies and other public agencies.

The Engineering and Construction Services division is seeking a highly motivated professional with a passion for municipal infrastructure, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated project management experience. If you're looking for an opportunity to take a lead role in delivering essential municipal infrastructure that serves the City of Toronto's residents, businesses and visitors then consider this an excellent career opportunity!

As a Project Manager within the Wastewater Treatment Plants Unit, in the Design and Construction - Major Infrastructure Section, you'll work in a team delivering multidisciplinary projects at City’s Highland Creek and Humber Treatment Plants. You will provide project management and engineering expertise for studies and during preliminary design, detailed design, construction, and post construction phases of projects.

An integral part of your job as a Project Manager will be to work independently or in a team with a Senior Engineer/Senior Project Manager and engage engineering consultants by preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluating proposals for compliance with the City's purchasing processes and managing, overseeing and reviewing the work of engineering consultants. Working in collaboration with the client divisions, you'll also be called upon to provide project management and engineering advice, Request for Quotations (RFQs), construction tender packages, and you will oversee construction

Project Management Accountabilities

Following best project management practices, and Division guidelines and manuals, you'll work on mainly facility projects - from initiation, scoping and gathering of background information, to assisting the client and manager in preparing the capital budget and execute project up to warranty completion. For projects you manage or support, it will be your responsibility to ensure that all required permits and approvals are secured, stakeholders are identified and consulted, projects on schedule and expenditures are within budget and yearly cash flow estimates, finalizing contract payments and implementing quality control/quality assurance for construction.

Technical Expertise and Innovation

Valued for your professional expertise, you'll review technical memorandums, alternate/options assessments, engineering reports, multidisciplinary engineering design drawings and contract specifications to ensure design complies with applicable guidelines, standards, specifications and other requirements. You will prepare engineering analysis, justifications and evaluations to recommend change orders for senior management approval or to advise on a major issue. You'll conduct research and development for the effective resolution of engineering issues, as well as initiate and lead technical studies and projects.

This highly accountable role will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your thorough understanding and knowledge of design and construction processes and management, including contract law and the Construction Act, the change management process, and claim and dispute resolution processes. Knowledge and understanding the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations for construction projects, proficiency using MS Office and the ability to learn new and custom software interfaces are also required. Knowledge of City of Toronto by-laws will be considered an asset.

You will also participate on various committees that impact or contribute to service delivery improvements and employee engagement.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

Adept at communicating with a broad range of audiences, a key strength within our multi- stakeholder environment, you'll represent the City on committees, attend meetings and provide input, manage public complaints during construction, prepare presentations for Councillors, prepare construction notices and complete public consultation in line with project needs. This skill will also prove vital as you negotiate claims with contractors and consultants, and coordinate continuously with identified stakeholders throughout the execution of the project.

Key Qualifications:

Among the other strengths you bring to the role of Project Manager will be the following:

• Post-secondary education in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Considerable experience in Project Management managing consulting and construction assignments in any of the following areas: wastewater treatment, water treatment, water pumping station & reservoir, wastewater pumping station, solid waste management facility, landfills, energy from waste, complex chemical/process or other industrial plants, or other relevant projects for municipal water, wastewater, or solid waste infrastructure.

• Considerableexperience in writing and presenting reports, RFPs/proposals and presentations.

• A valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence.

• Knowledge of legislation related to the Construction Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Protection Act, Federal Fisheries Act, Excess Soil Regulation and Conservation Act.

• A Professional Engineering Licence and membership in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or licensing as a professional engineer in good standing in another Canadian province or jurisdiction with the ability to obtain P. Eng. license with PEO will be considered an asset.

• Given the nature of this interactive role, you'll have many opportunities to demonstrate:

• Your excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively to various audiences, both verbally and in writing, and to establish effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, while ensuring the delivery of high-quality customer service.

• Proficiency using general computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office).

• Working in a dense urban environment with competing priorities and deadlines.

• Equally important, you have what it takes to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The 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.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.