Programmer Manager Jobs in Waterloo, ON (NOW HIRING)

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Who are we looking for? 

Are you motivated by leading complex projects, applying sound engineering judgment, coordinating multi disciplinary technical teams, and solving challenging problems? Do you enjoy acting as a trusted technical and delivery advisor to clients? If so, we have the role for you. 

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 highperforming team, this position offers a diverse portfolio of work and will see you involved in: 

• Lead the endtoend 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 multidisciplinary 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 decisionmaking frameworks to manage risk and maintain quality 

• Providing technical direction and oversight to ensure designs, analyses, and deliverables are fitforpurpose, 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 kickoffs, 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 followon opportunities and valueadd services, leveraging technical insight and strong client relationships to support repeat business 

• Demonstrating a selfstarter mindset, taking ownership of both technical and delivery challenges and driving projects forward with minimal supervision 

What you will bring to the team: 

• 8-15 years of experience delivering industrial or manufacturing projects within an engineering or professional services environment 

• Postsecondary education in Mechanical, Process, Chemical Engineering, Management, or a related technical discipline 

• Demonstrated leadership on complex, multidisciplinary projects beyond tasklevel delivery 

• Strong understanding of design processes, technical integration, risk management, and quality systems 

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

• 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 selfstarter mindset, high ethical standards, and a commitment to highquality, defensible work 

• Willingness to work in both office and site environments, with travel as required