Program manager Jobs in Oakville, ON

Requisition ID: 101213

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

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Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is currently seeking a Program Manager, Linear Water & Wastewater to join our growing Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Mississauga. In this role, the successful candidate will provide leadership across major municipal water and wastewater programs, supporting project execution, client engagement, business development, and the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing large-scale linear water and wastewater projects and programs while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for municipal and utility clients.

In this role you will:

• Serve as Program Manager for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects and programs.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, procurement, execution, and construction support phases.
• Manage the delivery of complex linear infrastructure projects, including:
  • Water transmission mains
  • Trunk watermains
  • Wastewater trunk sewers
  • Force mains
  • Pumping stations
  • Utility corridor and conveyance systems
• Provide strategic oversight to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality requirements.
• Support and mentor Project Managers and technical teams throughout project execution.
• Develop project delivery strategies, resource plans, schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
• Monitor project performance and identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes, delivery efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Lead constructability, safety, risk, and value engineering reviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal, regional, and utility clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the water and wastewater sector.
• Support proposal development, client presentations, and pursuit strategies.
• Promote Hatch's integrated planning, engineering, advisory, digital, and project delivery services.
• Collaborate with regional and global Hatch teams to leverage technical expertise and best practices.
• Support staff development, recruitment, succession planning, and mentoring initiatives.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience delivering municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale linear infrastructure projects, including watermains, trunk sewers, force mains, and pumping stations.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing complex capital programs.
• Strong understanding of municipal infrastructure planning, utility operations, permitting, regulatory requirements, and construction practices.
• Experience managing project financial performance, contracts, commercial risk, and change management.
• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining client relationships within the municipal infrastructure sector.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Business development experience with municipalities, regional governments, utilities, and public-sector clients is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with GIS, hydraulic modeling, and asset management tools is considered an asset.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.