Project Manager – Water/Wastewater

Belleville, Kingston or Ottawa

Position Description

Ainley Group is currently seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our Belleville, Kingston or Ottawa office. As a successful candidate, you will use your management and technical abilities to plan and deliver all aspects of water and wastewater systems in a dynamic design team setting. This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilize your strong technical and interpersonal skills while coordinating projects and interfacing with clients.

The specifics of the position are as follows:

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead project teams in the analysis, planning, preliminary and detailed designs and the construction management of:
  • Inground reservoirs and elevated storage tanks
  • Water and wastewater pumping stations
  • New water transmission and distribution mains and renewal of existing mains
  • New wastewater mains and renewal of existing sewage collection systems
• Manage project resources, schedule, budget, quality management and project risk assessment on behalf of Ainley and our clients.
• Perform engineering and asset management studies and Class Environmental Assessments related to water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Prepare design reports, coordinate drawing preparation, contract specifications, tender documents, cost estimates and applications for approvals.
• Mentor and coordinate junior staff.
• Liaise with clients, sub-consultants, approval authorities, project stakeholders, and contractors.
• Manage construction contract administration and inspection services.
• Lead the preparation of proposals for future projects.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario with a minimum of 10 years of relevant design and management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with engineering teams, clients, project stakeholders and approval authorities.
• Proven motivation to independently manage and deliver projects.
• Experience in planning, preliminary design, detailed design, and construction administration of water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Skilled in gaining approval of infrastructure designs from approval authorities and environmental agencies.
• Proficiency in cost estimating, specification writing, and software tools including Word, Excel, and MS Project.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects effectively.

Why Join Ainley Group

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling to support your personal and professional life.
• Financial Growth: Annual performance-based salary increases and participation in a company profit-sharing plan.
• Health & Security: Comprehensive benefits and a Matched Pension Plan starting upon hire.
• Time Off: Sick leave and personal leave allocations.
• Career Investment: Continuous training, access to advanced technology, and full reimbursement of professional association fees.

Compensation: $110,000 – $155,000 per year

Final compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s specialized experience and technical skill set. While the provided range serves as a general baseline, we take a holistic approach to defining final offers.

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

AI Disclosure:

We do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applications for this position.

Post-Interview Notification:

In accordance with our commitment to transparency, all candidates interviewed for this role will be notified of the hiring decision within 21 days of their final interview.