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Project Manager- Water/Wastewater

  • Ottawa, ON
  • Hybrid
  • Posted Nov 4, 2026
  • 1 position

$110,000–$155,000 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Plan, assess, study, and design municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including reservoirs, pumping stations, and transmission and distribution mains; manage approvals and contract administration. Track project budgets and schedules, prepare reports and design and permit documents, coordinate with clients and regulators, and mentor junior staff.

Job details

Project Manager (Water/Wastewater) Location: Ottawa Ontario Salary $110,000-$155,000 (based on experience) Reference # 16816832 About The Opportunity We have partnered with an established Engineering Consulting Firm who is looking to add a Project Manager(Water/Wastewater) to their growing team. This is a full-time hybrid opportunity, and will allow the ideal candidate to demonstrate their experience planning and designing water/wastewater projects. Responsibilities Assessment, planning, study, and design (preliminary and detailed design), approval, and contract administration of : reservoirs and storage tanks, pumping stations, new water transmission and distribution mains for water and w astewater. Preparation and tracking of project budgets and schedules. Collect, monitor, and evaluate design submissions, cost estimates, tender documents, construction schedules, and applications for approval. Perform Environmental Assessments related to water and wastewater systems. Prepare project reports, proposals, environmental assessments, design documents and permit applications. Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies. Mentor junior staff. Requirements Certified as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario (PEO). Knowledge of municipal and provincial approval processes, agency and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices. Minimum of ten (10) years of experience of delivering municipal water/wastewater projects from design to completion. Strong analytical skills with the ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects. Have a track record of gaining approval of infrastructure designs from approval authorities and environmental agencies. Skilled in cost estimating and specification writing. Experience with MS Office MS Word and MS Project Experience with Auto Cad, MicroStation or Civil 3D What's In It For You? Flexible Schedule and work life balance Hybrid work schedule Benefits day one of employment Matched Pension day one of employment Opportunities for professional development Participation in a Company Profit Sharing Plan Application Process Click apply if you think this role is for you!, If you are a qualified candidate with questions please reach out to Chris Soules. csoules@talentsphere.ca *only those selected for interview process will be contacted*

What you’ll do

Plan, assess, study, and design municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including reservoirs, pumping stations, and transmission and distribution mains; manage approvals and contract administration. Track project budgets and schedules, prepare reports and design and permit documents, coordinate with clients and regulators, and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

Must be a Professional Engineer certified in Ontario and have at least 10 years of experience delivering municipal water and wastewater projects from design through completion. Requires knowledge of approval processes and industry standards, a record of securing design approvals, strong analytical and multitasking abilities, cost-estimating and specification-writing skills, and experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and CAD software.

Benefits

  • Flexible Schedule
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Hybrid Work Schedule
  • Benefits From Day One
  • Matched Pension From Day One
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Company Profit-Sharing Plan

Listed skills

  • Microsoft Word · Preferred
  • AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Water and Wastewater Project Management
  • Municipal Infrastructure Planning
  • Preliminary and Detailed Design
  • Project Budgeting
  • Project Scheduling
  • Environmental Assessments
  • Contract Administration
  • Cost Estimating
  • Specification Writing
  • Regulatory Approvals
  • Stakeholder Liaison
  • Staff Mentoring
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Project
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Management & Leadership
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Consulting

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