Project Manager

Job Number: 4901

Job Type
Full-Time Vacancy Reason: Sourcing
- HR Only Temp Contract Length:

Location:
150 Frederick St
- Regional Admin Headquarters Job Category: Engineering Number of Positions:1 Department: Environmental Engineering A Division: Engineering and Environmental Services Hours of Work: 35 Union: Management/Management Support Grade: Management/Management Support Grade 07 Salary Range: $104,413.40
- $130,530.40 annually Posting Date: September 16, 2026 at 12:00am

About Us
The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:
- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping the dish clean This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity. Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan , “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community. The Role Plans, designs, and manages the construction and rehabilitation of engineering projects, including environmental engineering (water treatment, supply and storage, wastewater treatment, and solid waste disposal). Duties/Responsibilities
- Directs technical staff on in-house design projects and the preparation of final contract drawings. Assigns work to clerical, survey, and drafting staff on in-house projects and provides technical direction to construction inspectors and survey crews. Provides direction, guidance, and performance evaluation to consulting engineers, with input into their hiring and dismissal.
- Coordinates the consultant selection and hiring process (e.g., terms of reference, submissions, shortlists, interviews, selection, insurance certificates). Reviews and negotiates workplans and budgets with same. Makes recommendations to Committee and Council.
- Chairs/participates on project teams to establish scope and determine environmental assessment (EA) status. Conducts public meetings to explain project scope and obtain input on final designs.
- Writes/reviews environmental study reports (ESR), identifies engineering/technical components on project alternatives, and writes pre-design reports. Gathers technical information and organizes field testing/investigations for ESRs.
- Provides technical assistance to the Transportation Division in the review of development applications affecting Regional roads.
- Prepares project designs; develops/meets design schedules; and organizes engineering/legal surveys, geotechnical investigations, easement acquisitions, and land purchases. Performs design calculations and engineering analyses.
- Prepares design drawings and directs technical support staff in the preparation of final contract drawings. Incorporates requirements of the Region, area municipalities, utility companies, and Ministries. Prepares project cost estimates based on final designs.
- Determines and arranges/negotiates construction approvals and requirements with utility companies, developers, area municipalities, and Ministries/agencies; prepares approval applications; and negotiates cost sharing.
- Prepares and approves technical and contract specifications and drawings for tender documents. Prepares tender schedules, and writes public tender advertisements. Responds to tenderer inquiries and issues written addenda for clarification.
- Legally witnesses public tender openings. Ensures mathematical accuracy and legal/technical compliance. Summarizes tenders, confirms budget availability, recommends contract award, and prepares reports for Finance.
- Prevents construction interference with other Regional operations.
- Chairs and documents pre-construction and site meetings with contractors. Reviews and approves technical shop drawings and contractor submittals. Arranges detours and notifies emergency services, businesses, residents, and property owners of project extent, duration, access arrangements, and closures. Coordinates with utility companies for removal/relocation of facilities that conflict with proposed designs.
- Interprets construction documents with contractors. Authorizes design changes/extra work. Negotiates claims, disputes, and payment with contractors and ensures holdbacks. Reviews and monitors contractor work schedules and budgets, arranges purchase orders, and approves payments.
- Visits construction sites to assess quality of work progress, and compliance with legal contract and health and safety