Project Manager- Facilities Engineering- Industrial Manufacturing

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Waterloo, ON

1d•CA$98,160 - CA$144,160•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. Our Facilities Engineering team is expanding and seeking an Industrial / Manufacturing focused Project Manager to join our group in Waterloo, Ontario, with flexibility to work from our Toronto or Mississauga offices. Be part of a dynamic, collaborative culture. Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in office collaboration with flexibility. Join us in the office 3 days per week to connect, contribute, and excel. This role can be based in any of our GTA offices – Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, or Whitby. Working with an energetic and high‑performing team, this position offers a diverse portfolio of work.

Requirements

8–15 years of experience delivering industrial or manufacturing projects within an engineering or professional services environment
Post‑secondary education in Mechanical, Process, Chemical Engineering, Management, or a related technical discipline
Demonstrated leadership on complex, multidisciplinary projects beyond task‑level delivery
Strong understanding of design processes, technical integration, risk management, and quality systems
Proven ability to balance technical, commercial, schedule, and risk considerations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to lead technical discussions and manage complex client interactions
A self‑starter mindset, high ethical standards, and a commitment to high‑quality, defensible work
Willingness to work in both office and site environments, with travel as required

Nice To Haves

Experience in food & beverage, goods manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or regulated industrial environments is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of multidisciplinary building and facilities projects, from early planning and concept design through detailed design, tendering, and construction support
Coordinate architectural and engineering disciplines, ensuring design integration, technical quality, and constructability across all project phases
Serving as the primary client interface, acting as both a project manager and senior technical advisor
Leading and coordinating multi‑disciplinary engineering teams, ensuring effective integration across mechanical, electrical, process, structural, architectural, and specialty disciplines
Establishing and maintaining technical governance, including technical reviews, coordination milestones, and decision‑making frameworks to manage risk and maintain quality
Providing technical direction and oversight to ensure designs, analyses, and deliverables are fit‑for‑purpose, constructible, and aligned with client objectives and applicable standards
Leading proposal development and pursuit activities, shaping technical approaches, defining scope, developing execution strategies, schedules, and defensible fee estimates
Applying strong project management fundamentals to plan, monitor, and control project performance, proactively addressing technical, commercial, and delivery risks
Leading project kick‑offs, technical workshops, and coordination meetings, ensuring alignment across project teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
Identifying technical risks and opportunities early, working collaboratively with discipline leads to implement mitigation strategies and drive continuous improvement
Actively identifying follow‑on opportunities and value‑add services, leveraging technical insight and strong client relationships to support repeat business
Demonstrating a self‑starter mindset, taking ownership of both technical and delivery challenges and driving projects forward with minimal supervision