Senior Conveyance/Municipal Project Manager

Senior Conveyance/Municipal Project Manager (Part‑time, 20 hrs/week)

As a part of our continued growth, AECOM is actively seeking a creative and highly talented Senior Conveyance/Municipal Project Manager to join our team in this new part‑time role and assist in the delivery of major conveyance projects across the country and around the world. You will have a successful track record in the design and construction phases of linear water/wastewater infrastructure.

As Project Manager you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of water‑related infrastructure and environmental projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. This role requires strong coordination skills, technical understanding of water/wastewater systems, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders.

You will work in a team environment to deliver to our client base in the Kitchener office, as well as the opportunity to work on our marquee projects across Canada and around the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Delivery — Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments for water supply, wastewater, stormwater, or water treatment projects.
• Stakeholder Coordination — Collaborate with engineers, contractors, government agencies, Indigenous communities, and the public to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Regulatory Compliance — Ensure all project activities meet municipal, provincial, and federal water regulations, environmental standards, and permitting requirements.
• Technical Oversight — Review engineering designs, technical reports, and construction documents; provide guidance to ensure quality and feasibility. Coordinate the work of a multi‑discipline team of engineers.
• Contract & Procurement Management — Prepare RFPs, evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships.
• Budget & Financial Control — Track expenditures, forecast costs, and ensure financial accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk & Issue Management — Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues that arise during design or construction.
• Reporting & Documentation — Prepare progress reports, presentations, and documentation for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Sustainability & Innovation — Integrate best practices in water conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Process)
• 10+ years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in the municipal water/wastewater industry and specifically in project management
• Familiarity with industry standards and strong working knowledge of linear water and wastewater design and engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer within Canada

Preferred Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in the project management of multidisciplinary projects valued at $100M – 1B in construction value.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
• Motivated, team player, independent, organized with strong business acumen
• Experience working in the consulting industry and with project management concepts, principles, and duties
• Proven ability to write winning proposals and obtain new work
• Good working knowledge of industry standard and local municipal standards and guidelines are considered an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willing to travel to and visit active construction sites, providing field review services
• Proficient using common software packages (Excel, Word, MS Project, PowerPoint)

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $78000 to $89000.

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

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.

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