Project Manager, Wastewater/Water Treatment

Overview

As a Project Manager at Stantec, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams on water and wastewater projects from planning through commissioning. You bring deep engineering know-how to evaluate and specify systems, mentor staff, and manage budgets and client relationships. You’ll guide projects to reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors. This role offers impact across Southern Ontario with a focus on sustainable water infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

• health, dental, and vision plans
• wellness program
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase program
• group tax-free savings account
• life and AD&D insuranceing? (AD&D)

Responsibilities

• Lead design and construction oversight of water and wastewater facilities and related studies
• Act as primary client liaison and coordinate internal and external teams
• Provide technical leadership for water/wastewater process and related systems
• Supervise staff, set priorities, budgets, and schedules
• Conduct business-case analyses and evaluate alternatives
• Oversee selection and specification of treatment systems/products
• Manage project finances, invoicing, and progress reporting
• Coordinate construction documentation, drawings, specs, and cost estimates
• Interface with clients and management on scope, schedule, and budget
• Coordinate constructability reviews and ensure QA/QC on projects
• Maintain regulatory knowledge and liaise with authorities
• Prepare proposals and support negotiations for contracts
• Contribute to marketing and business development to secure projects

Key requirements

• Demonstrated project management and technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects
• Understanding of client expectations, budgeting, and high-quality deliverables
• Strong knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes, hydraulics, regulatory compliance, and industry standards
• Experience with design and construction codes and project documentation
• Ability to lead design teams within contract frameworks and manage costs
• Advanced understanding of engineering concepts and clear communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team with minimal supervision
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure

• strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication
• ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• team leadership and mentoring
• water and wastewater treatment processes
• hydraulics and process mechanical understanding
• design and construction methods

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