Senior Project Manager (Facilities-Large Capital)

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Engineering and Environmental Services
• Hours of Work: 35
• Salary Range: $114,860.20 - $143,579.80 annually
• Location: 150 Frederick St - Regional Admin Headquarters
• Posting Date: August 27, 2026
• Union: Management/Management Support

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

Manages the planning, design, and implementation of major capital construction projects and programs for Regional facilities. Develops and maintains building and client specific guidelines, standards, and optimizes processes for delivering capital projects. Acts as senior technical advisor in building sciences or related engineering.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervises staff in a project management matrix framework. Assigns projects and tasks to staff based on resource requirements and other considerations. Supervises a Project Engineer/Architect.
• Manages design and construction of major capital projects, including administrative activities. Administers contracts with consultants, architects, suppliers, engineers, and contractors. Leads the tender and selection process.
• Provides direction to technical staff on in-house design projects and in preparing final contract drawings. Supervises assigned staff during capital projects. Assigns work to clerical staff. Advises on and assists with the function/operation of new buildings.
• Directs/coordinates procurement for furniture, telecommunications, and relocation of staff to newly completed facilities.
• Acts as the Region’s representative to challenging engineering designs and plans, ensuring consultants meet corporate requirements, and are responsible for the integrity of design and construction of engineering projects.
• Provides technical assistance to client departments and Police. Identifies deficiencies/issues, develops alternatives, and makes recommendations to project teams, Committees, and Council. Determines methods for design and implementation of capital projects and programs.
• Chairs project teams to develop and establish project scope, budget, schedule and determines the Environmental Assessment and Municipal Act status for major projects. Conducts public meetings and obtains public input throughout the design process.
• Manages procurement processes for major capital projects, including tendering, RFP’s.
• Prepares design drawings and directs staff in preparing final contract drawings for in-house design projects. Estimates project costs. Incorporates requirements of the Region and governing authorities.
• Maintains communication with clients groups. Collaborates with clients to develop solutions and ensure projects are delivered per client requirements.
• Collaborates with other divisional staff on the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems and processes to ensure project data is submitted (e.g., As-Built Records, Asset Data, operations and maintenance manuals).
• Visits construction sites to assess quality and progress of work. Arranges material and equipment testing inspections. Establishes deficiencies. Conducts and supervises final inspections. Ensures warranty inspections are performed and initiates action to correct. Ensures work is completed per contracts. Accepts completed work on behalf of the Region.
• Acts as senior technical advisor in mechanical engineering, building engineering, and building site infrastructure works (civil) design. Develops and revises policies, procedures, and standards for office environmental conditions; selection of materials and equipment to be used in construction projects; and project management procedures.
• Provides cost estimates for long term capital programs.
• Negotiates and approves consultant budgets on consultant administered projects. Monitors and manages consulting and construction contract budgets, arranges purchase orders, and approves progress draws for consulting and construction contracts. Reviews and approves payments and purchases. Prepares CAO and council reports for same.
• Identifies opportunities for energy savings and develops cost/benefit analysis for recommendation to project team and Council.
• Liaises with other government agencies, Ministries, building inspection branches, Ontario Fire Marshal, and Fire to obtain design guidelines and approvals. Represents the Region and acts as a contact at public information sessions.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of engineering and/or architecture principles, construction practices, engineering and construction methods, building structures, mechanical and electrical systems, and civil site works and infrastructure, acquired through a degree in applied sciences, engineering, or architecture, plus progressively responsible related experience in engineering and/or architectural design and project management, contract law, and budgeting.