Drinking Water Treatment Manager

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a visionary Drinking Water Treatment Manager to lead our municipal drinking water consulting team in the GTA. This “Player‑Coach” role blends high‑level process design and project delivery with strategic growth to expand AECOM’s market share in the GTA.

• Technical Excellence :
  Serve as a senior reviewer, ensuring all plant designs and project deliverables meet stringent QA/QC and safety standards while staying profitable.
• Team Leadership :
  Cultivate a culture of technical curiosity, ownership, and professional growth; mentor engineers and maintain high staff retention.
• Strategic Growth :
  Expand AECOM’s foothold in the GTA by securing major drinking water treatment plant upgrades, advanced technology studies, and process development.
• Team Growth :
  Build a well‑balanced team aligned with the strategic plan and collaborate with GTA management to recruit key talent.
• Effective Operations Management :
  Oversee team dynamics, performance evaluations, staff management, and the financial health of the drinking water portfolio.
• Business Development :
  Collaborate with capture managers on pursuits, lead technical proposals, and adhere to business development budgets.
• Client Relationships :
  Foster strong relationships with key GTA clients, including the City of Toronto and surrounding regions.
• Project Delivery :
  Lead the execution of complex multidisciplinary projects from design to construction, ensuring compliance with the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act and regulatory guidelines.
• Performance Tracking :
  Monitor group performance indicators through reports to track sales growth, cost management, and attainment of win and booking targets.
• Technical Oversight :
  Provide senior guidance on water treatment processes such as conventional treatment, membrane filtration, ozone/UV disinfection, chemical feed systems, and residual management.
• Internal Liaison :
  Represent the local market sector within the national AECOM network and coordinate reporting and business functions.
• External Representation :
  Represent AECOM at industry conferences (e.g., OWWA, AWWA, CWN) and maintain awareness of emerging technologies, market trends, and regulatory shifts.
• Mentorship :
  Lead and mentor a high‑performing team of 10, including project managers and process engineers, fostering innovation and professional development.

• Minimum Requirements :
  • Education:
    
    Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
  • Experience:
    
    8+ years of progressive experience in designing and constructing municipal drinking water treatment plants.
  • Licensure:
    Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario or transferable within 6 months.
  • Leadership:
    Proven track record of managing technical teams and delivering multi‑million dollar projects from start to finish.
• Preferred Qualifications :
  • Experience:
    
    15+ years in design and construction of municipal drinking water treatment plants.
  • Leadership:
    Demonstrated ability to execute a comprehensive strategic vision across all project phases.
  • Advanced Degree:
    Master’s or PhD in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering is an asset.
  • Local Expertise:
    Strong relationships with GTA clients and industry associations.
  • Project Management:
    Experience as Project Manager in municipal drinking water engineering, PMP certification is an asset.

Compensation range: CAD 150,000 - CAD 200,000 yearly, based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Work model:
Hybrid.

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.