Engineering director Jobs in Waterloo, ON

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy, and urbanization.

Committed to sustainable development, GHD improves the physical, natural, and social environments of the many communities in which we operate

We offer a professional and friendly culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity. We also provide attractive career and professional development through the GHD Business School.

Who are we looking for?

Are you motivated by leading complex projects, applying sound engineering judgment, coordinating multi-disciplinary technical teams, and solving challenging problems? Do you enjoy acting as a trusted technical and delivery advisor to clients? If so, we have the role for you.

Our Facilities Engineering team is expanding and seeking an Industrial / Manufacturing focused Project Manager to join our group in Ontario,

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative culture. Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in office collaboration with flexibility. Join us in the office 3 days per week to connect, contribute, and excel. This role can be based in any of our GTA offices – Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, or Whitby.

Working with an energetic and high‑performing team, this position offers a diverse portfolio of work and will see you involved in:

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of multidisciplinary building and facilities projects, from early planning and concept design through detailed design, tendering, and construction support
• Coordinate architectural and engineering disciplines, ensuring design integration, technical quality, and constructability across all project phases
• Serving as the primary client interface, acting as both a project manager and senior technical advisor
• Leading and coordinating multi‑disciplinary engineering teams, ensuring effective integration across mechanical, electrical, process, structural, architectural, and specialty disciplines
• Establishing and maintaining technical governance, including technical reviews, coordination milestones, and decision‑making frameworks to manage risk and maintain quality
• Providing technical direction and oversight to ensure designs, analyses, and deliverables are fit‑for‑purpose, constructible, and aligned with client objectives and applicable standards
• Leading proposal development and pursuit activities, shaping technical approaches, defining scope, developing execution strategies, schedules, and defensible fee estimates
• Applying strong project management fundamentals to plan, monitor, and control project performance, proactively addressing technical, commercial, and delivery risks
• Leading project kick‑offs, technical workshops, and coordination meetings, ensuring alignment across project teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Identifying technical risks and opportunities early, working collaboratively with discipline leads to implement mitigation strategies and drive continuous improvement
• Actively identifying follow‑on opportunities and value‑add services, leveraging technical insight and strong client relationships to support repeat business
• Demonstrating a self‑starter mindset, taking ownership of both technical and delivery challenges and driving projects forward with minimal supervision

What you will bring to the team:

• 8–15 years of experience delivering industrial or manufacturing projects within an engineering or professional services environment
• Post‑secondary education in Mechanical, Process, Chemical Engineering, Management, or a related technical discipline
• Demonstrated leadership on complex, multidisciplinary projects beyond task‑level delivery
• Strong understanding of design processes, technical integration, risk management, and quality systems
• Experience in food & beverage, goods manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or regulated industrial environments is preferred
• Proven ability to balance technical, commercial, schedule, and risk considerations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to lead technical discussions and manage complex client interactions
• A self‑starter mindset, high ethical standards, and a commitment to high‑quality, defensible work
• Willingness to work in both office and site environments, with travel as required

Please note:

The salary range for this position is $98,160 to $144,160. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

This position is for an existing vacancy

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.