Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential.
As one of Ontario’s largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career.
As the Project Manager, Major Vertical Infrastructure, you will lead complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through construction and warranty. You’ll coordinate consultants, contractors, and stakeholders, manage budgets, schedules, risks, and quality, and help deliver reliable infrastructure that supports Norfolk County’s long-term servicing needs.
Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That’s Norfolk.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in Engineering and Asset Management Department special programs, such as implementation of the Integrated Sustainable Master Plan Priorities for Water and Wastewater Upgrades, focusing on the major water and wastewater vertical infrastructure projects.
- Coordinate with various County Departments and Divisions to develop the Scope of Work for projects related to existing or proposed assets within the jurisdiction of that Division. The water and wastewater infrastructure projects may include capital planning and delivery assignments required for new and existing assets such as pumping stations, storage facilities, booster stations, and treatment plants. The Project Manager will manage projects from inception to warranty and, implementing any activities required to meet the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment requirements
- Conduct and support technical studies, assessments and planning tasks necessary to understand and prioritize infrastructure needs as it relates to water and wastewater servicing.
- Develop project plans to define the steps needed to fully meet the project needs and fully participate in: executing that plan; coordination with consultants, internal stakeholders and contractors; review of reports and designs; contract administration; and, ongoing review of project budgets and status.
- Prepare various procurement documents related to the projects and studies, such as Requests for Proposals, Tender Documents, Council Reports and Regular Project Updates to Senior Management.
- Manage and supervise project consultants and contractors delivering planning, design, construction and post-construction/warranty services; conduct regular performance evaluation for consultants and contractors.
- Obtain permits and approvals at each stage of the project, prepare project plans, and ensure adequate resource and procurement planning.
- Monitor and control project budget, scope, risk, schedule and quality as outlined in the project requirements; conduct regular site visits and report issues that may lead to contract deviations and stakeholders’ impact.
- Review and process change orders, invoices, progress payments, and claims in a thorough and timely fashion.
- Ensure project deliverables and outcomes meet defined quality and quantity standards and contract requirements.
- Maintain project documentation, video footage, contract administration and inspection reports
- Prepare reports and presentations regarding project status for Council Updates
- Assist in updating annual project budgets and development of budget projections for the Division’s 10-year capital delivery program.
- Coordinate scope of work, budget and timelines with other departments and outside agencies and deliver positive customer service to the public.
- Other capital planning and delivery duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Four-year University degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or undergraduate, or community college degree, or diploma in civil engineering coupled with ten years of relevant work experience.
- Licensed under the Ontario Professional Engineers Act or, enrolment in the Professional Engineers of Ontario Engineering Intern Program; or, Certified Engineering Technologist [C.E.T.]
- Minimum five years’ experience beyond university in a water and wastewater engineering department with a municipality or multi discipline consulting, working predominantly with municipalities.
- Provincial Operator Certification in Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Supply, Wastewater Collection and/or Wastewater Treatment certification would be considered an asset.
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent project management skills within municipal environment
- Expertise in design and construction of water and wastewater vertical infrastructure for municipalities including treatment plants, pumping stations, elevated tanks, booster stations, intake and outfall rehab and/or replacement, biosolids processing facilities, and all other mechanical, electrical, SCADA, decommissioning, restoration and other civil engineering scope elements
- Expertise in reviewing condition assessments, environmental assessments, design reports, drawings, specifications and operation and maintenance manuals
- Experience with design and construction of advanced water and wastewater treatment processes (nutrient removal, membranes filtration, chemical treatment, UV disinfection) and biosolids processing and disposal (aerobic and anaerobic digestion, thickening, dewatering, storage).
- Experience in delivering projects under various construction contract types and delivery models, particularly CCDC contracts including CCDC 31, CCDC 2, CCDC4, CCDC 14 and CCDC 32.
- Must follow and comply with the applicable water and wastewater design guidelines, specifications (OPSS, NMS), regulatory requirements, best practices and safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, Construction Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, The Environmental Protection Act, The Clean Water Act, Nutrient Management Act, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- A high level of integrity and accountability, as an effective project team leader, with excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to resolve conflicts, anticipate risks, and achieve delivery targets and performance objectives.
- Liaise with governing and approval agencies, stakeholders, developers, consultants, contractors, internal staff and external agencies
- Skilled communicator within a multi-functional and able to work alone and collaboratively in a team environment
- Polished customer service ability to deal with public and project stakeholders; ability to deal with conflicts and difficult situations.
- Competent in the use of computer programs in particular Microsoft Office Suite programs and a working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Understanding of Ontario legislation related to various practice areas of municipalities, such as the Municipal Act and Planning Act.
- Valid Ontario G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle including the ability to provide a drivers abstract when requested during the recruitment process.
Posting #: NU 37.26
Position: Project Manager – Major Vertical Infrastructure (W&WW)
Position Code: 8ENPMV
Status: Permanent Full time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Employee Group: Non Union
Wage: $92,440 - $120,173 per annum (under review)
Hours Worked per Week: 35
Division: Public Works
Department: Water and Wastewater Capital Construction
Reports to: Director, Water and Wastewater Capital Construction
Location: Simcoe, Ontario (primarily in-office, with a combination of site work and potential flexible work arrangements based on operational requirements of the role)
Posting Period: September 25, 2026 - October 13, 2026
How to Apply:
- Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
- If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file.
- Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca
The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
The Corporation of Norfolk County does not use Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, or the selection of candidates.
Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
