Project Manager, Major Vertical Infrastructure

Position Details

• Title: Project Manager, Major Vertical Infrastructure
• Location: Norfolk
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Engagement Type: Permanent
• Department: Engineering and Asset Management
• Work Location: On-Site
• Category: Infrastructure & Operations
• Subcategory: Water, Wastewater & Stormwater

Job Summary

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential. As one of Ontario’s largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career.

As the Project Manager, Major Vertical Infrastructure, you will lead complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through construction and warranty. You’ll coordinate consultants, contractors, and stakeholders, manage budgets, schedules, risks, and quality, and help deliver reliable infrastructure that supports Norfolk County’s long-term servicing needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in Engineering and Asset Management Department special programs, such as implementation of the Integrated Sustainable Master Plan Priorities for Water and Wastewater Upgrades, focusing on major water and wastewater vertical infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with various County Departments and Divisions to develop the Scope of Work for projects related to existing or proposed assets within the jurisdiction of that Division. The projects may include capital planning and delivery assignments for new and existing assets such as pumping stations, storage facilities, booster stations, and treatment plants.
• Manage projects from inception to warranty and implement activities required to meet Municipal Class Environmental Assessment requirements.
• Conduct and support technical studies, assessments and planning tasks to understand and prioritize infrastructure needs related to water and wastewater servicing.
• Develop project plans, execute the plan, coordinate with consultants, internal stakeholders and contractors, review reports and designs, administer contracts, and monitor project budgets and status.
• Prepare procurement documents including Requests for Proposals, Tender Documents, Council Reports and Regular Project Updates to Senior Management.
• Manage and supervise project consultants and contractors delivering planning, design, construction and post-construction/warranty services; conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Obtain permits and approvals at each project stage, prepare project plans, and ensure adequate resource and procurement planning.
• Monitor and control project budget, scope, risk, schedule and quality; conduct regular site visits and report contract deviations or stakeholder impacts.
• Review and process change orders, invoices, progress payments, and claims promptly.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality and contract requirements.
• Maintain project documentation, video footage, contract administration and inspection reports.
• Prepare reports and presentations regarding project status for Council updates.
• Assist in updating annual project budgets and developing budget projections for the Division’s 10-year capital delivery program.
• Coordinate scope, budget and timelines with other departments and external agencies and deliver positive customer service to the public.
• Other capital planning and delivery duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

• Four-year University degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or undergraduate, or community college degree, or diploma in civil engineering with ten years of relevant work experience.
• Licensed under the Ontario Professional Engineers Act or enrolled in the Professional Engineers of Ontario Engineering Intern Program; or Certified Engineering Technologist [C.E.T.].
• Minimum five years’ experience beyond university in water and wastewater engineering with a municipality or multi-discipline consulting, working predominantly with municipalities.
• Provincial Operator Certification in Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Supply, Wastewater Collection and/or Wastewater Treatment certification is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent project management skills within a municipal environment.
• Expertise in design and construction of municipal water and wastewater vertical infrastructure including treatment plants, pumping stations, elevated tanks, booster stations, intake and outfall rehab/replacement, biosolids processing facilities, and related engineering scope elements.
• Experience reviewing condition assessments, environmental assessments, design reports, drawings, specifications and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Experience with advanced water and wastewater treatment processes (nutrient removal, membrane filtration, chemical treatment, UV disinfection) and biosolids processing/disposal.
• Experience delivering projects under various construction contract types, particularly CCDC contracts including CCDC 31, CCDC 2, CCDC4, CCDC 14 and CCDC 32.
• Ability to comply with relevant guidelines, specifications, regulatory and safety requirements including Construction Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Environmental Protection Act, Clean Water Act, Nutrient Management Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.