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Jacobs Project Director in Toronto, Ontario

Want to be an integral part of a team that delivers unique projects that make a difference in your community? 

Here’s your chance to support the delivery of projects and programs for our clients in Toronto and across Canada and have a hand in transforming tomorrow. An opportunity exists to grow your technical and project management skills by joining a dynamic and growing team in Toronto, one of the world’s most progressive global cities that delivers large and complex water and wastewater projects throughout the province awaits. You will expand and utilize your skills by working on challenging projects, where you can plan, direct, and monitor all aspects with varying degrees of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design, construction services, and commissioning. If you have been searching for a career changing opportunity and are interested in working with industry leading experts and a great culture, you’ll find it here.

As a Project Director, you will work with members of our team to deliver ongoing and upcoming projects in the water, and wastewater industry. You will play a key role in growing the local office by establishing long term client relationships, securing work, technically leading and supporting our projects, and mentoring intermediate and junior staff.

As a Project Director, you may participate as a subject matter expert or draw on the knowledge of our technical subject matter experts to lead or support the design and construction administration of municipal infrastructure according to established standards and software. At Jacobs, we provide the opportunity to design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed - today and into tomorrow.  Submit a cover letter and resume to begin your journey.

•  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline such as Environmental, Mechanical, Biosystems, or Chemical) and/or equivalent experience

•    Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) as a professional engineer in the Province of Ontario

•    20+ years of directly applicable experience working with municipal clients in engineering or project management roles

•    Strong aptitude for technical design, contract administration and communication related to municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • Experience managing and coordinating multiple disciplines on small to large projects, including the ability to successfully manage scope, schedule, and budget

  • Experience managing and coordinating multiple construction administration staff 

  • Advising municipal clients on contract strategies and problem resolution

  • A proven track record of collaborating and managing all stakeholders to the successful delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

  • Experience with City of Toronto projects and relationship would be beneficial.

  • Experience in alternate delivery methods would be beneficial.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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