Program Manager, Water & Wastewater

RAM Engineering Ltd.•Vancouver, BC

83d•$115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

RAM is a project delivery firm specializing in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering and Advisory services across Canada. RAM is searching for a motivated and experienced individual in Vancouver, BC. The successful candidate will be an individual that enjoys a challenging, professional, and dynamic workplace and contributing to the success of a hardworking team. RAM Consulting is seeking a Program Manager to support the delivery of a major trunk sewer replacement and rehabilitation program for Metro Vancouver. Operating on the owner’s side, this role will provide program-level oversight across a portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects while ensuring strong coordination between engineering teams, Project Managers, and key stakeholders. The Program Manager will help guide the delivery of complex linear infrastructure projects, maintain strong governance and reporting structures, and support the successful execution of projects that are critical to the long-term reliability of essential municipal systems. Working closely with client representatives, RAM leadership, and multidisciplinary project teams, this role will involve overseeing program performance, supporting Project Managers responsible for individual project delivery, and ensuring alignment between project execution, budgets, schedules, and overall program objectives.

Requirements

10+ years of experience delivering large-scale water, wastewater, or municipal infrastructure projects
Background working on linear infrastructure such as trunk sewers, water mains, or major utility corridors
Experience working with municipal or utility clients, ideally in an owner-side environment
Demonstrated ability to support and guide Project Managers within complex infrastructure programs
Strong stakeholder management and leadership experience within infrastructure delivery environments

Responsibilities

Provide oversight for a portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Ensure alignment between project delivery, program objectives, and capital planning priorities
Guide and support Project Managers responsible for project execution
Monitor project performance, schedules, budgets, and risks across the program
Work closely with Metro Vancouver, RAM leadership, engineering teams, and operational stakeholders
Maintain strong communication and alignment across internal and external partners
Maintain strong program controls, reporting, and financial oversight
Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements