Senior Project Manager

As a growing, forward-thinking firm, LJB Canada, Inc., is expanding our impact across the country by delivering innovative, community-focused engineering solutions. Founded in 1966, we specialize in civil and structural engineering, with additional expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services. Our broad technical capabilities and diverse client base have allowed us to deliver successful projects in all 50 states and several countries.

Within our Underground Services Practice, we are seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Toronto, Ontario with 10+ years of demonstrated experience leading and managing municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, with a particular emphasis on trenchless technology, sew rehabilitation, and watermain rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will possess the professional and interpersonal skills to make a positive impact on our firm and the clients we serve

Annual Compensation: $140,000 - $165,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Project Leadership and Management:

• Lead multidisciplinary municipal infrastructure projects involving watermain, sewer, force main, and trunk infrastructure.
• Establish project objectives, scope, budgets, schedules, resource requirements, and delivery strategies.
• Manage all aspects of project execution, including project controls, risk management, quality assurance, and financial performance.
• Monitor project progress proactively identifying and resolving issues that may affect project delivery.
• Coordinate engineering, design, contract administration, and construction inspection resources.
• Oversee project reporting, financial forecasting, invoicing, and change management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable municipal standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.

New Installation and Trenchless Rehabilitation Expertise:

• Oversee the development and evaluation of rehabilitation approaches and construction methodologies.
• Provide general guidance on rehab technologies including cured-in-place pipe (CIPP), spiral wound pipe, fiberglass-reinforced pipe (FRP), geopolymer lining, structural lining, slip lining, spray in place pipe (SIPP), primus lining, and other applicable rehabilitation methods.
• Provide general guidance on new installation technologies including micro tunnelling (MTBM), horizontal directional drilling, pipe ramming, jack and bore, guided auger boring, drill and blast, and hand mining.
• Oversee design development, technical specifications, tender documents, and construction-related technical submissions.
• Review technical recommendations, design deliverables, and construction methodologies to ensure appropriate solutions are implemented.
• Address technical challenges associated with existing infrastructure, constructability, and rehabilitation requirements.

Client and Stakeholder Relationships:

• Have established working relationships with York/Peel/Halton/Durham/Toronto.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal clients.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Lead client meetings, project presentations, progress reviews, and technical discussions.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and contribute to proposals, RFP responses, and business development initiatives.
• Support client satisfaction and the long-term growth of LJB’s Underground Services practice.

Contract Administration and Construction Oversight:

• Provide oversight of contract administration and construction inspection activities.
• Ensure construction activities are consistent with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Review and address significant construction issues, claims, change orders, and schedule impacts.
• Oversee project quality, testing, commissioning, and acceptance requirements.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and reporting throughout project execution and closeout.
• Other duties as assigned.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license in Ontario.
• Minimum of 10-15 years’ experience as licensed P.Eng.
• Proven experience managing municipal sewer, watermain, force main, or trunk infrastructure projects.
• Direct experience with trenchless installation, renewal, and rehabilitation projects.
• Working knowledge of CIPP, FRP, geopolymer, structural lining, pipe replacement, and other rehabilitation technologies.
• Understanding of watermain and sewer rehabilitation methods, construction practices, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience with design, tender preparation, contract administration, and construction inspection.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary technical teams and complex infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, budget, schedule, risk, and quality.
• Working knowledge of Provincial Safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 10-15 years of relevant municipal water and wastewater infrastructure project experience.
• Experience working with municipal clients in the Greater Toronto Area.

Core Skills:

• Strong client relationship, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will be considered the property of LJB, and no fees will be paid. Please direct all communications to the HR team.

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