Deputy Project Manager - Markham, ON, Canada - AECOM

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    At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future.

    As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry's best minds driving innovation and technical excellence.

    With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial.

    Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute to transformational projects worldwide.

    As the global community is faced with securing sustainable and safe drinking water, AECOM stands at the forefront of innovating water treatment solutions that are sustainable, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective.

    Our water team is equipped with the expertise to tackle these intricate challenges head-on.

    From planning and pilot testing to conceptual and final design, through to construction, start-up, and commissioning, we offer comprehensive source-to-tap solutions.

    Join us in addressing some of the most pressing water supply and treatment issues facing our communities today. Your contribution will help deliver essential water solutions that support both current and future generations.


    We specialize in advanced wastewater treatment solutions, offering everything from primary treatments to complex, advanced systems, including enhanced nutrient removal and advanced biosolids processes.

    Join us in delivering sustainable wastewater management, integrating your innovative ideas into projects that make an impact.


    AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Deputy Project Manager / Design Delivery Lead for a full-time position that can be based from any of our Greater Toronto Area offices (Markham, Mississauga and Pickering).

    The candidate for this position will work on municipal drinking water and wastewater treatment projects and related infrastructure including planning and feasibility to design and construction.

    Lead a high performing team in the delivery of complex multidisciplinary water and wastewater projects.
    Work successfully within a team environment and communicate effectively with other project team members and clients.

    Work closely with the project manager and other discipline engineers as a key player in leading the design delivery.

    Complete technical reports, calculations, and undertake design decisions.
    Prepare technical specifications, tender documents, and review design drawings.
    Assist in conducting technical quality reviews of deliverables.
    Liaison with the disciplines to coordinate design efforts, manage project schedules, and track budgets.
    Conduct periodic site visits during design and construction
    Provide continuity through complete project, from design through construction.
    Provide guidance to junior technical staff.
    Bachelor's degree +8 years of related experience specifically in design and construction of municipal water and wastewater projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
    Previous experience overseeing and coordinating all technical aspects of capital works projects over $30 Million CAD.
    10+ years of related experience specifically in design and construction of municipal water and wastewater projects
    ~ Post-graduate degree in water or wastewater treatment.
    ~ Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills as well as effective report writing.

    AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

    On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.

    Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

    Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.


    You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.