Water/Wastewater Project Manager

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. HDR has an exciting opportunity for a proven leader and technically exceptional individual in the field of water and wastewater to join our already strong Water Business Group as a Water / Wastewater Project Manager. Primary duties of this position will include: As a Water / Wastewater Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for scoping, planning, managing, directing and monitoring all aspects of drinking water and wastewater projects and contracts with high degrees of technical complexity. More specifically the Project Manager will be expected to effectively interface with clients while independently leading and supervising teams of engineers and CAD professionals to create detailed master plans, detailed designs including plans and specifications, and cost estimates. These responsibilities will include: Develop and executes scope, schedule and fees for planning and design projects Developing and executing QA/QC and risk management plans for each project Developing project design criteria, schematics and methods Performing or overseeing modeling and hydraulic calculation efforts related to gravity and pressure piping systems Preparing preliminary design, basis of design reports, routing and alignment studies, and other engineering reports Developing and writing engineering specifications and front-end documents Overseeing the production of design drawings Working directly with the owner to ensure that the project exceeds the owner’s expectations Prepare proposals partnering with technical leadership and marketing. As needed for more complex project elements, the Project Manager may be needed to perform or guide the detailed design work themselves and as such, the candidate should have an exceptional demonstrated technical background. Beyond technical delivery, the Project Manager will be expected to collaborate with leadership, other project managers, and technical staff across Canada and the United States to maintain HDR’s commitment to excellent technical delivery for our clients. Specific activities related to the overall technical delivery program could include development of a technical mentorship and development program, reviewing existing detailed design standards, direct mentoring of staff, engagement in the group’s quality control and compliance program, lead abstract development and review activities for local conferences, and involvement in the review of scopes of work and associated fees. Lastly, the Project Manager is expected to actively engage in client management activities (e.g. internal client management calls, client meetings) and participate in the overall strategy discussions for successfully marketing with our clients. Preferred Qualifications 8-10 years related experience in the water / wastewater industry Proven and significant process mechanical detailed design experience, including with technologies and equipment, to lead efforts associated with the group’s technical delivery program Proven leadership and commitment to the technical development and mentorship of staff Experience developing detailed scopes and fees for a wide variety of planning and design projects Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills Condition assessment and rehabilitation experience of pressure and gravity pipelines Existing relationships with clients in the Greater Toronto Area Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 7 years related experience A minimum 2 years project management experience Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus) Demonstrated leadership skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Toronto, ON: $103,000 - $147,000 Primary Location:Canada-Ontario-Toronto Industry:Water Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Pump Stations and Pipelines Job Posting:Jan 5, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

The Water/Wastewater Project Manager will be responsible for scoping, planning, managing, directing, and monitoring all aspects of drinking water and wastewater projects. This includes interfacing with clients, leading teams, and ensuring projects meet technical and quality standards.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 7 years of related experience, including 2 years in project management. A professional engineering license is required, along with strong communication and leadership skills.

• Medical • Dental • Vision • Short and Long-term Disability • Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Away • Parental Leave • Paid Holidays • Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match • Employee Referral Bonus • Tuition Reimbursement

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• Project Management
• Water Management
• Wastewater Management
• Technical Leadership
• Client Management
• Engineering Design
• Quality Assurance
• Risk Management
• Hydraulic Calculations
• Cost Estimation
• Team Leadership
• Communication
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Mentorship

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Consulting
• Construction

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

2 oct. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level