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Project Manager - Water & Wastewater

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Your role

As part of the Water Treatment team in our Halifax office, you will:

  • Manage projects to ensure high-quality deliverables while maintaining schedule and budget objectives.
  • Collaborate with the water and wastewater process design team in the preparation of preliminary and detailed engineering deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Lead the process design of pumping stations, reservoirs, storage facilities, and water/wastewater treatment systems.
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop technical design packages and solutions for municipal and industrial clients.
  • Support the preparation of proposals and actively contribute to business development activities within the water and wastewater sectors across Atlantic Canada and beyond.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to intermediate and junior professionals.
  • Act as a technical resource and trusted advisor for clients, supporting the development of long-term relationships and repeat business opportunities.
Cities & development Engineering

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-166235

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Nova Scotia, or eligible for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia.
  • Eligeable for security clearance regarding DND projects.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the municipal water and wastewater sector.
  • Recognized technical leadership with experience providing guidance on complex projects and mentoring technical teams.
  • Demonstrated expertise in water and wastewater treatment technologies, pumping systems, and municipal infrastructure projects.
  • Strong knowledge of Atlantic Canadian municipal and provincial design standards and regulations, with familiarity with standards and practices from other Canadian jurisdictions considered an asset.
  • Proven project management and client relationship skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with experience working in multidisciplinary environments.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

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