Senior Project Manager - Water

Job Description

At AECOM we balance the world’s need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future through a deep understanding of interconnected systems. Our professionals work in and across the major markets to deliver comprehensive solutions that safeguard human health and the environment.

We work with clients across the entire project life cycle — from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services — on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing). We design projects that are fully constructible.

AECOM's Water team is actively seeking a Senior Project Manager - Water. In this role, you will have an opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of interesting water projects that include water and wastewater conveyance and rehabilitation projects, stormwater management and urban flood mitigation and water and wastewater treatment

Skills you will use in this job include project management, water and wastewater infrastructure design, data analysis, and report / proposal writing all in a friendly, fast-paced consulting engineering work environment at AECOM. This role offers you career progression within AECOM.

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Project Management duties, including schedule and budget control, project team oversight, progress reporting
• Working directly with the group manager, project engineers, engineers in training and technical staff on Water projects
• Communicating with clients, meetings, project management, completing technical analysis and reviews, preparing reports and proposals, conceptual / preliminary and detailed designs of water, wastewater and stormwater management infrastructure
• Utilize local knowledge and contacts to grow business and preposition for upcoming work.
• In coordination with the other Water staff, support in the client follow-up and develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including budgeting, scheduling and managing deliverables.
• Participate in the coordination of the team's participation in key conferences and sponsorship opportunities related to the respective market sector
• Participate in the development, communication and deployment of strategies to advance AECOM’s position in the Water market sector.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 6+ years of engineering experience in water and wastewater conveyance, rehabilitation projects, stormwater management, urban flood mitigation and water and wastewater treatment, with 5+ year of project management experience
• Registered as a P.Eng. with APEGA or ability to within 6 months

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of water infrastructure consulting experience, with 10+ years of project management experience within Canada
• Experience in proposal preparation including determining work scope, preparing time task breakdowns and preparing text sections on technical approach, team and project experience, etc.
• Ability to learn quickly, communicate effectively and work with others is essential
• Strong competencies with Microsoft office and analytical skills
• Strong organizational, project, client and staff management skills
• Design and construction experience related to conveyance, drainage, transportation infrastructure.
• Experience including preparation of cost estimates and tender packages as well as contract administration

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.