Deputy Project Manager (Civil) - Water
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Job Description
As part of AECOM’s continued growth and success in the Northeastern Ontario Municipal Water Market, we are actively seeking a creative and highly talented Deputy Project Manager to deliver important infrastructure projects for the communities we serve. This new Deputy Project Manager role will lead a variety of drinking water and wastewater projects including treatment, pumping, storage, and related infrastructure. Project tasks may include planning and feasibility, preliminary design, detailed design, tendering, construction, commissioning, and close-out.
Responsibilities include:
- Support the delivery of complex water and wastewater projects, including both linear and vertical infrastructure, as a Deputy Project Manager.
- Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and execution across the full project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality design, tender, and construction-phase services.
- Contribute to business development through client engagement, proposal support, and pursuit activities.
- Support construction delivery, including contract administration, inspections, commissioning, and start-up.
- Build strong relationships with clients, owners, contractors, and stakeholders through effective communication and coordination.
- Champion quality, safety, and technical excellence across all phases of project delivery.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution in civil, mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering
- 4+ year’s experience in planning, design and construction of vertical and linear water and wastewater infrastructure
- Direct experience in project coordination/management for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Valid Ontario Driving license and access to a vehicle
Preferred Qualifications:
- P.Eng or eligibility for P.Eng within 6 months
- 8+ year’s experience in planning, design and construction of vertical and linear water and wastewater infrastructure
- Understanding of Municipal Design Standards and Regulations
- Hands-on experience supporting heavy civil construction projects in field or site environments
- Proven experience developing and reviewing engineering designs, plans, and technical documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with a collaborative approach to project delivery
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information
- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.