JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time
LOCATION: ***MARKHAM, ONTARIO***
SECTOR: Global privately owned engineering and construction firm
WORK MODEL: Hybrid - three (3) days in the office and two (2) days working from home
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 5%-10%
Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
***IMPORTANT NOTE***
• Please note that all applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, for our client, at the time of hire.
• This is NOT a position for which our client is offering immigration application sponsorship or support.
• PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT OUR CLIENT OFFERS A HYBRID WORK MODEL - THREE (3) DAYS IN OFFICE AND TWO (2) DAYS WORKING FROM HOME.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Must have a valid Canadian Passport
• Must have a valid driver's license and an impeccable driving record
TO APPLY PLEASE SEND YOUR RÉSUMÉ TO CAROLE.VIGER@GROOMASSOCIES.COM
We thank all candidates for showing interest in this role; however, only retained candidates will be contacted.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT:
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
As an employer of choice, our client's goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. Our client values passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives.
For 75 years, our client has provided innovative solutions combined with responsive, professional service to clients in the water, environment, energy, facilities, and transportation industries. As an employee-owned corporation with more than $1.3 billion (U.S.) in annual revenues and a multidiscipline staff of 5,500 in over 130 offices worldwide, our client maintains the size, stability, and resources necessary to successfully deliver a wide range of projects.
Since 2015, in Canada our client has had rapidly growing water business in Vancouver, British Columbia. With the recently opening of the Markham, Ontario office, our client is committed to significant local growth to meet the growing demand of clients in the GTA and in Ontario for water project planning, design and construction management services.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Our client currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager for their growing Markham, Ontario office. In that position, you will work closely with the Client Services Lead on business development activities to grow the Ontario water business, including client liaison and proposal preparation as well as project manager for design and construction projects for water and wastewater treatment and biosolids facilities, and pumping and conveyance infrastructure, and will contribute to the rapid growth of our client's Ontario team.
As a member of the Markham team, you will contribute to the Company's mission by:
• Serving as Project Manager on major water and wastewater projects in the GTA and other municipalities in Ontario, acting as primary contact with the client project manager, and being responsible for project scope, schedule, budget and quality management, as well as management of multi-disciplinary design team members.
• Collaborating with the Ontario Client Service Leader and corporate sales and marketing team members for proposal preparation and client liaison to promote business development, reputation and relationships with municipal clients for water sector work in the GTA and Ontario.
• Participating in professional societies relevant to the industry.
• Providing technical guidance, senior leadership, and mentoring engineering staff to enhance the Company's water services capabilities in Ontario.
• Providing technical support, project management support or quality management services for projects in Ontario or for other offices in North America.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with key client decision makers.
• Participating and contributing to staff hiring to enhance growth in the Markham office.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or chemical engineering or related discipline.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario (P.Eng.).
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list).
• Minimum of 10 years + related project management, and technical project delivery experience for projects in the municipal water sector.
• Experience working and managing projects for municipal clients in the greater Toronto area and/or southern Ontario market.
• Business development experience including preparation of proposals and cost estimates for municipal clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 5%-10%
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
