Manager Capital Projects Water and Wastewater Engineering

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director Water and Wastewater Engineering, the Manager Capital Projects W-WW Engineering is responsible for managing and administering complex capital works projects from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling and closing, including conceptual design, predesign, detailed design, environmental assessment, public meetings, tendering, contract award, construction, progress payments, conflict management, completion of contract work and turn-over of completed works. The Manager Capital Projects W-WW Engineering provides supervision management and technical guidance to assigned Senior/Project Managers and coordinators.

Education

• Post-secondary diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Post-secondary degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
   

Knowledge

• 10 years of project management experience, in areas of planning, design, and implementing capital water and wastewater projects.
• Certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as a
• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Project or other Project Tracking Systems.
• Knowledge of the Class Environmental Assessment process, Niagara Peninsula Standard Contract Document (NPSCD), Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS), Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD), the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide, DWQMS and WWQMS, all applicable legislation and regulations (Occupational Health & Safety Act, Environmental Protection Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Municipal Act, Construction Lien Act, Ontario Building Code, etc.), all applicable contract law, and all water and wastewater standards (American Water Works Assoc., Canadian Standards Assoc., National Sanitation Foundation, etc.).
• Registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is preferred.
• Licensed Engineering Technologist (L.E.T.) is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managers and delivers multiple complex Water and Wastewater Capital Projects (such as water and wastewater facility builds, major upgrades, multi-discipline, multi-process, system and linear assets), throughout the Project Lifecycle (Initiation, Planning, Environmental Assessment, Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Close-out) by managing the integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement for each individual project.  (50% of time)
• Manages people resource planning for the division or operating unit, determining ideal organizational structures, identifying desirable role and skill mix requirements and ensuring ongoing work quality and deliverability of results.  (30% of time)
• Develops, manages, and administers Capital budgets and 10 year forecast, ensuring  support of Council’s objectives, financial transparency and accountability, monitoring budget adherence, identifying and explaining variances, timely billing and completeness of funding and financial reporting is effectively managed, in compliance with corporate financial and capital asset accounting policies and best practices in asset management planning.  (5% of time)
• Leads communication with project teams, Councils, external invested parties/agencies, special interest groups and the public on behalf of the Region.  (5% of time)
• Manages project development and bid processes.  (5% of time)
• Provides recommendations on project issues leading to revisions of policies, procedures, and standards, relating to the management of municipal water resources, servicing updates and other related environmental matters.  (5% of time)

Special Requirements

• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.
• Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.
• Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.

This position currently falls within our hybrid model, allowing the employee to typically work a minimum of 50% of your time at your regular work location and the other 50% of time at home.

As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more.  In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees.  Hybrid work arrangements may vary from one employee to another and may also differ in the number of remote workdays. These opportunities remain subject to the alignment of operational needs, business requirements, and customer service expectations.

HOW TO APPLY

Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY!

To view the full job description and requirements, visit our Careers page linked here: Job Opening # 45240

Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application no later than May 27, 2026, before midnight by visiting our ‘Careers’ page at www.niagararegion.ca.