Senior Project Manager, Vertical Infrastructure

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited • Hamilton, ON

3d • CA$125,000 - CA$140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, we’re seeking a driven, performance-oriented Project Manager to join our Water & Wastewater Vertical Infrastructure team. This is your opportunity to take ownership of complex projects and guide them from concept to completion. This role offers the chance to lead meaningful projects, enjoy flexibility with multiple office locations, and experience career growth by working alongside senior leaders and mentoring junior professionals.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in a related discipline.
• Ideally 10+ years in water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities, multi-tasking, and strategic project oversight.
• Knowledge of municipal/provincial approval processes, industry standards, and best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Linear municipal infrastructure design, contract administration and client relationships
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, BIM, Revit, MicroStation
• Hydraulic modeling tools (WaterCAD, InfoWater, SewerCAD)
• MS Office and MS Project

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, design, and construction of municipal and private sector water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Manage public sector water and wastewater projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and client expectations are met.
• Prepare and track budgets and schedules, and ensure projects move seamlessly through design, tender, and construction phases.
• Direct and coordinate the development of design drawings, reports, and cost estimates, while maintaining quality standards.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and sub-consultants to foster strong partnerships and smooth project delivery.
• Implement QA/QC practices and review deliverables to maintain excellence.
• Work with multi-office and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Provide guidance to inspectors and administrators in both field and office settings.
• Develop proposals, reports, permit applications, and environmental assessments.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to secure necessary approvals.
• Support the growth of junior and intermediate professionals through coaching and development.
• Work under senior leadership to enhance project management and technical expertise.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and office locations, including work at home opportunities.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• RSP company matching plan.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Potential for performance-driven bonusing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior