Manager, Engineering & Capital Projects

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

The Corporation of the Town of Midland invites applications for the position of

(permanent full-time, 35 hours per week)

Join our innovative team of collaborators who are passionate about providing exceptional municipal services to our community. We strive to help our employees reach their professional goals through rewarding projects, collaborative team environments, and professional development. The Town of Midland is committed to increasing overall employee health and wellness and we are dedicated to supporting flexibility and providing employees with a better work-life balance.

The Town is a scent sensitive workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the Town. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract, in accordance with the duties of this position.

This position is an existing vacancy and offers competitive total compensation including a wage of $ to $, 35 hours per week.

This posting closes on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.

Reporting to the Executive Director,Infrastructure Management / Town Engineer, the Manager, Engineering & Capital Projects is responsible for overseeing and reviewing designs and cost estimates that will be used for construction, budget, and planning purposes. This position will also be responsible for preparing, advertising, and administering individual construction contracts prepared either in-house or by engineering consultants for a variety of municipal projects.

The Manager will review and develop the Town’s Design Guidelines, Construction Specifications and will coordinate and implement new energy management initiatives within the Town.

• Responsible for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of existing municipal infrastructure through analysis of asset condition and service impact including water, wastewater, storm, traffic and facilities.
• Responsible for the installation of new municipal infrastructure through master plan assessments and development charges.

• Manage the Townwide ECA's for the sanitary and stormwater systems and ensure that the Town, and any connections, additions, modifications to the systems are completed as per the regulations and report to the MECP as required.
• Ensure that all capital projects are designed in accordance with the appropriate standards and ensure they are carried out in accordance with the laws and regulations.
• Review and approve all watermain commission plans to ensure compliance with the regulations and MECP standards along with completion of Form 1 for water mains as part of the Town Water Permit processes.
• Review, approve, inspect all developments projects in Town to ensure designs are appropriate, per the standards and guidelines.
• Ensure that construction of all developments are completed as per the designs, standards, laws and regulations.

• Prepare capital project contracts, manage the contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with the contracts, designs, standards and regulations.
• Evaluate bids, selection of successful proponent, and award contracts.
• Prepare development agreements of site plans and subdivisions. Administer the agreements throughout the life of the development.
• Present and recommend execution of agreements to Council.

• Work closely with fellow department heads and Town staff on various initiatives.
• Prepare and execute the annual Engineering Operational budget and 10-year Capital Plan.
• Prepare and approve payments of all invoices, progress payments, and security reductions for major projects and developments.
• Present the department and project financials to Council for approval.
• Prepare regular reports, present and provide recommendations to General Committee and Council.
• Respond to inquiries from members of the public, staff, council, government agencies.
• Tender and manage design services for infrastructure projects including, on selected projects. Contract for construction. Manage inspection and administration of…