Project Manager- Facilities Engineering- Defence

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Waterloo, ON

89d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way. Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy, and urbanization. Committed to sustainable development, GHD improves the physical, natural, and social environments of the many communities in which we operate We offer a professional and friendly culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity. We also provide attractive career and professional development through the GHD Business School. Who are we looking for? Are you motivated by building positive relationships, being responsible for projects, applying the latest technologies and techniques and problem solving? If you are a trusted advisor and highly motivated, then we have the role for you! Our Facilities Engineering team is expanding and in need of an Defence focused Project Manager to join our group in Waterloo, Ontario with the ability to work from our Toronto or Mississauga office locations. Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, 3 days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. This role can be based in any of our GTA offices - Toronto, Mississauga, Markham or Whitby.

Requirements

8-15 years of industrial project participation in project management, operations and/or engineering
Post-secondary education in Management, Mechanical, Process, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent education
Formal training in project management principles and practices, whether through education, certification, or on‑the‑job experience
Proficiency with common project management and collaboration tools (e.g., scheduling software, financial tracking, document management, reporting tools)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with clients, project teams, and business leaders
Comfortable facilitating meetings, leading discussions, and communicating clearly across technical and non‑technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to navigate challenging conversations related to scope, schedule, cost, and change
Strong analytical skills with sound technical judgment
Proven high ethical standards with dedication to producing high quality work
Experience supporting or leading proposal development, including scope definition, work planning, scheduling, and fee estimation
Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of how project decisions impact profitability, risk, and client relationships
Self-motivated, flexible, great teammate, willing to work on a wide variety of tasks with minimal direction
Work will consist of office and on-site work; ability to travel to client site as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a consulting, professional services, or multi‑disciplinary delivery environment is considered an asset
Experience delivering projects with or for Defence Construction Canada (DCC), Department of National Defence (DND), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), or a similar defence entity globally
Experience delivering projects within advanced manufacturing or private defence manufacturing environments is considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

Own the end‑to‑end delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations are consistently met or exceeded
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong, trusted relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and a solutions‑focused mindset
Build and maintain high‑performing internal project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and positive working relationships across disciplines
Support business development and winning‑work activities, collaborating with business leaders and technical teams during opportunity identification, pursuit planning, and proposal development
Lead proposal management, including the development of project approaches, scopes, schedules, and fee estimates, ensuring proposals are realistic, well‑planned, high quality and positioned for successful delivery
Apply sound project management fundamentals to proactively plan, monitor, and control project performance, including schedules, resources, risks, and financials, taking early action to address issues before they escalate
Lead project kick‑offs, regular team meetings, and client touchpoints to ensure alignment, transparency, and momentum throughout the project lifecycle
Identify risks and opportunities early, developing and implementing mitigation and improvement strategies that protect both project outcomes and client relationships
Demonstrate a self‑starter mindset, taking ownership of challenges and relentlessly driving projects forward without the need for close supervision
Actively look for follow‑on opportunities and value‑add services during project delivery, working with clients and internal teams to expand relationships and repeat work