Project Manager I - Engineering, Construction, and Transportation Management (ECTM)

Position Details

• Department: Engineering, Construction & Transportation Management
• Pay Range:
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Work Location: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
• Posting Date: September 25, 2026
• Deadline: October 16, 2026

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team towards the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects for the residents of Halton, we want to hear from you. Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team!

As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements, including flexibility and improved work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for the Hybrid Work Program, with a minimum requirement of three (3) days per week onsite.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Project Advisor, Engineering, Construction and Transportation Management (ECTM), the Project Manager I is responsible for planning, coordination, and delivery of numerous capital municipal infrastructure projects. The role manages projects through the full lifecycle, including preliminary and detailed design, approvals, procurement, construction, commissioning, warranty and closeout. Projects may include water and wastewater linear infrastructure, transportation improvements, wastewater pump stations, waste management infrastructure, water booster stations and reservoirs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and manages the delivery of capital projects, primarily state of good repair work, from initiation to preliminary and detailed design, permitting, property and utility coordination, procurement, construction, warranty and ultimately closeout.
• Leads procurement of consulting engineering services through Request for Quotations (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) and contracting services through Request for Prequalification (RFPQ) and Request for Tender (RFT) processes. Participates in evaluation, contract award, negotiation, and contract administration activities.
• Co-ordinates, manages and leads consultants, contractors, and various other vendors to successfully deliver capital projects. This includes regular reporting, formal and informal meetings, vendor performance reviews, and utilization of various project management tools as required.
• Manages all aspects of assigned projects including, but not limited to, scope, budget, schedule, contract administration, change management, risk, and quality. Utilizes project management plans, risk registrars, schedules, project charters, change management documentation, and tracking logs to support project delivery.
• Builds and maintains working relationships with internal stakeholders, external agencies, utility providers, property owners, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities to facilitate successful project delivery.
• Conducts quality assurance of project deliverables through including, but not limited to, design review workshops, budgeting, risk management and constructability reviews.
• Ensures all necessary regulatory approvals and permits are in place prior to tendering, along with properties and utility relocations.
• With the assistance of senior staff, represents Halton Region at public consultations, presentations, open houses, and face-to-face interactions with the public, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Researches into and recommends innovative technologies, techniques and materials in the design and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater and transportation infrastructure.
• Ensures the full involvement and collaboration of client divisions and supporting departments throughout project delivery, including infrastructure & environmental services, water/wastewater operations, system services, development services, asset management, and road operations. This also includes coordination with internal ECTM groups such as surveying, inspections, and the Engineering Management Office (EMO).
• Ensures that the works are designed and constructed in compliance with the RFP and tender contract documents.
• Participates as a contributor in the value engineering exercises to ensure all infrastructure meets its intended functions in accordance with the project scope.
• Ensures that any project inquiries received from the public or other relevant stakeholders are resolved in a timely manner.
• Prepares technical reports, briefing materials, and staff reports to Regional Council.
• Provides input to continuous improvement of Halton’s project delivery processes and tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

Post-secondary education in Engineering or Applied Sc...