Water Treatment Project Manager - Toronto, Canada - WJ Groundwater

WJ Groundwater
WJ Groundwater
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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Introduction
WJ Groundwater is the leading construction dewatering and groundwater specialist in
the UK with operations in Canada, the Middle East, Poland & the Philippines. We have
specialized plant and equipment that allows us to install custom dewatering and water
treatment systems in various environments including from within tunnels and shafts
and from the surface.
WJ Groundwater strives to meet client expectations for water treatment system
performance and execute projects on time and on budget. Your principle function as
Water Treatment Project Manager is to assist with the design of water treatment
systems and act as team leader and the main point of contact for our clients across
numerous construction projects.


Key Role Objectives

This role has two key objectives:

  • Assist in the design of and facilitate the development of water treatment
systems related to construction dewatering activities.

  • Provide clear and focused leadership on all project functions related to project
management, project control, design and engineering management, and
construction management to meet the Client's overall goals.


Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Manage water treatment projects that involve multidisciplinary engineering
teams, including structural, architectural, building mechanical, process
mechanical, I&C, electrical, etc.

  • Support water process design activities, including equipment sizing and
selection for water treatment plants, reservoirs, pumping stations and related
infrastructure.

  • Provide detailed calculations for water processes.
  • Manage the planning and scheduling of project deliverables and the
development of schedules for design and contract administration services.

  • Develop an execution plan that allows work to be completed in logical
sequences, monitors design activities, manages interdisciplinary data flow and
communication, and manages the introduction of design changes.

  • Proactively resolve performance, scope, cost, and schedule issues.
  • Supervise site activities and closely liaise with our clients, site staff, supervisors,
subcontractors and suppliers.

  • Maintain a documentary record, to a high quality standard of WJ's contractual
activities including the collection, collation and presentation of data.

  • Perform project management and dissemination responsibilities, including
drafting regular progress reports and participating in team meetings.

  • Ensure the financial profitability of the assigned project, by measuring the
earned value and monitoring the expenditures and workforce requirement.

  • Prepare Method Statements, including working drawings and work procedures.
  • Define the project programme & ensure contractual targets are met.
  • Undertake business development activities for new contracts. This may involve
site visits to collect information, discussing our client's requirements, pursuing
tenders, and assisting in the preparation of tenders and quotations.

  • Be responsible for own health and safety and prepare Risk Assessments for our
activities. Brief, check and audit site staff to ensure safe working practices are
being followed.

  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of engineering and financial status
reports to our clients.

  • Consistently deliver on each project to achieve toptier industry benchmarks for
quality, overall project delivery and project financials.

The above is not exhaustive and you will be expected to undertake any other duties
which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and competence.


Qualifications & Experience
A motivated and hardworking individual with good written and communication skills is
essential. Minimum 3 years' experience within the construction industry managing
projects and site staff in a similar environment.

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline (ex. chemical, civil,
geotechnical or environmental engineering or other engineering field relevant
to water treatment, reservoirs and pumping stations).

  • A minimum of 3 years of processing design, project management and/or
construction experience in water treatment plants, reservoirs, pumping stations
and related infrastructure.

  • A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required for travel between
Company projects and sites.

  • Proficiency in common desktop packages (i.e. Microsoft suites, AutoCAD).
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, problemsolving, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. The ability to communicate
complex ideas and concepts to multidisciplinary teams is essential.

  • Comprehensive understanding of water management and hydrogeology,
engineering geology or civil engineering.

  • Ability to read, analyze and modify technical drawings and prints.
  • Resourcefulness, initiative and the ability to work unsupervised in difficult site
conditions.

  • The ability to manage multiple high value projects under tight deadlines.
  • Comprehensive awareness of commercial issues, idea

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