Project Manager III, Water and Wastewater Treatment

Position Details

• Department: Water & Wastewater Treatment
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Work Location: 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario
• Application Deadline: October 18, 2026
• Posting Date: October 5, 2026

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team towards the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects for the residents of Halton, we want to hear from you. Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team!

As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements, including flexibility and improved work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for the Hybrid Work Program, with a minimum requirement of three (3) days per week onsite.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Project Advisor, Plant Capital and Engineering, this role is responsible for the delivery of water and wastewater treatment capital projects, ensuring engineering and construction projects are delivered on schedule and on budget.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver capital water and wastewater treatment projects from conception through completion under the guidance of the Senior Project Advisor.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to refine project requirements and timelines.
• Implement and provide project management through budgeting, planning, design, schedule control, construction, and commissioning with a high degree of autonomy.
• Responsible for detailed project planning and business case development, including scope prioritization, as well as schedule and cost definition.
• Selects, directs and supervises consulting engineers in the design and construction of Regional capital works.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex challenges; research and make recommendations to adapt to new technologies, techniques and materials.
• Liaise with Municipal, Provincial and Federal Agencies to obtain all necessary approvals and permits for the implementation of projects.
• Communicates project requirements and information to the public and elected officials through correspondence, Public Information Centers and Staff Reports.
• Ensures projects are designed and constructed according to engineering best practices and Health and Safety Regulations for non-development and development projects.
• Negotiates and resolves claims and disputes from contractors.
• Support the delivery of the Corporate Strategic Plan as it applies to the Water and Wastewater Treatment Division.
• Educates, coaches, and mentors junior project/engineering staff.
• Represents the Section on departmental or corporate committees as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering (or similar), Professional Engineering License.
• A minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of directly related experience in the areas of design, construction, contract administration and the commissioning of water and wastewater treatment facilities and pumping stations.
• Experience delivering complex and innovative capital projects on schedule and on budget.
• Expert project management, strategic planning, and analytical problem solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, along with strong facilitation, negotiation and dispute resolution skills, are required to interface with multiple stakeholders including Regional staff, contractors, consultants, council and the general public.
• Knowledge of evolving technologies, in-depth technical engineering and construction knowledge and be familiar with relevant standards, documentation and legislation (Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act, American Water Works Association Standards, Construction Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred

• A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.

Working/ Employment Conditions

Working Conditions

• The successful incumbents must be flexible in working hours as there may be frequent trips to operational facilities and project sites.
• Incumbent must supply their own transportation and will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license by their first day of employment.

Employment Conditions

• Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, by the first day of employment.

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