Design Manager – Water/Wastewater

Join to apply for the Design Manager – Water/Wastewater role at GHD3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Design Manager – Water/Wastewater role at GHDGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Consulting - Engineering and Technical Recruitment / Talent hunter / DEIB Advocate / CuriousJob DescriptionJoin our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.See what the power of commitment can do for you.Who we are looking for:Due to continuing growth in our Water/Wastewater practice, our EDO (Engineering Design Organization) is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to take on the role of Design Manager – Water/Wastewater based out of any of our GTA offices - Waterloo, Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, Whitby.Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:ResponsibilitiesProject Delivery: Responsible for managing multi-disciplinary project delivery for municipal water/wastewater projects to produce a compliant, constructible design in accordance with Client requirements, Operation and Maintenance requirements and Construction requirementsProcess Adherence: Ensure the design produced follows appropriate engineering processes, including GHD and Project specific processesStakeholder Management: May serve as liaison between the construction contract administrator and engineering team during construction. Coordinates multidisciplinary problem resolution resulting from non-compliance with drawings and specifications at the site.Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coachingProject Budget: Responsible for managing the engineering design budget and providing key inputs to the Project Controls teamWork Scheduling and Allocation: Participate to continuously review and improve the overall project strategy to meet design schedule and budget with the ability to support staging and phasing requirements. Verifies that the schedule and budget data match the progress of the professional services throughout execution of the project.Project Control: Responsible for implementing and following the project’s Change Control system, including proactive escalation of potential changesProject Scope Definition: Responsible for developing or verifying the technical scope of a project and working with disciplines to provide pricing during proposal, and subsequently work planning following project award to initiate design activitiesProject Planning: Produce workstream or project plans, ensuring that all activities are identified, are appropriately organized to deliver project objectives, and comply with the organization's project management framework.Project Reporting and Review: Draft project review reports and presentations, including key information, commentary, and recommendations, to support the review process and enable stakeholders to evaluate progress and agree on change.Project Resource Management: Manage the deployment of project resources, proactively managing project costs, providing forecasts, and presenting variances with narrative at appropriate review points to ensure effective utilization.Project Quality: Responsible for coordinating Quality Control of all deliverable submittals in accordance with GHD’s Quality Management SystemProject Closeout and Handover: Draft elements of product documentation and user training to support handover to business as usual. Contribute to post-project reviews and identification of lessons learned.Project Team Coordination: Convenes, chairs and documents interdisciplinary design coordination meetings and brings forward updates and any critical issues that impact external stakeholders to the Project Manager.Requirements Management: Lead the creation and execution of design work plan and level of effort (LOE). Coordinates the preparation of the design criteria by the team leads.EducationBachelor’s (B.Sc.) degree or equivalent from a recognized college or universityMember of the PEO, an important assetExperience7+ years of design management experience on large ($25M-$50M+), multi-discipline engineering teams for municipal water/wastewater projects within CanadaTechnical proficiency and previous project design experience in one or more discipline (civil, structural, architectural, process mechanical, building mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation & control) considered an assetKnowledge of scheduling software and engineering and capital cost estimating techniques is a definite asset.Experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) on multi-discipline projectsThe ability to deal with uncertainty, changing and multiple prioritiesAs 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.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionProject Management, Consulting, and EngineeringIndustriesCivil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Environmental ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at GHD by 2xGet notified about new Design Manager jobs in Markham, Ontario, Canada.Creative Director- Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation PackageDirector, Brand Retail Design Experience - GlobalFreelance Associate Creative Director, ArtGreater Toronto Area, Canada 10 hours agoCreative Manager (Social Video) - Job Based Onsite in DubaiLife Sciences Associate Creative Director – Art DirectionToronto, Ontario, Canada CA$90,000.00-CA$125,000.00 4 weeks agoJunior Creative Team (Art Director & Copywriter)Director of Capital Projects (Full Time)Design Program Manager, Structural - RepostedElectrical Design Manager, Integrated PursuitsWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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