Project Manager- Facilities Engineering- Defence

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a meaningful impact on complex infrastructure and facilities projects supporting Canada’s defence and industrial sectors.

Join a global professional services leader committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in water, energy, and urbanization. At GHD, we deliver integrated engineering, advisory, and project management services that improve the physical, natural, and social environments of the communities in which we operate.

We offer a collaborative and technically focused environment grounded in our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity, with ongoing professional development through GHD Business School.

Who are we looking for? 

Our Facilities Engineering team is growing, and we are seeking a Defence-focused Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary facilities and infrastructure projects. This role is based in Waterloo, Ontario, with flexibility to work from our GTA offices.

This position requires a balance of project leadership and technical oversight, with a strong focus on design integration, delivery execution, and client advisory.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, you will: 

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of multidisciplinary building and facilities projects, from early planning and concept development through detailed design, procurement, and construction support
• Coordinate architectural and engineering disciplines, ensuring design integration, technical alignment, and constructability across all project phases
• Serve as the primary client interface, acting as both Project Manager and trusted technical advisor, maintaining clear communication and alignment on project objectives
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, process, structural, and architectural disciplines, ensuring effective collaboration and accountability
• Establish and maintain technical governance frameworks, including structured reviews, design coordination milestones, and risk-based decision-making processes
• Provide technical oversight and direction to ensure designs and deliverables are fit-for-purpose, compliant, and constructible, aligned with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
• Apply strong project management fundamentals to plan and control scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk, taking proactive action to address technical and commercial issues
• Lead proposal development and pursuit activities, including defining technical approaches, developing execution strategies, schedules, and defensible fee structures
• Facilitate project kick-offs, technical workshops, and coordination meetings, ensuring alignment across internal teams, clients, and stakeholders
• Identify technical and delivery risks early, working with discipline leads to implement mitigation strategies and drive continuous improvement
• Actively identify follow-on opportunities and value-add services, leveraging technical insight and client relationships to support repeat business
• Demonstrate a self‑starter mindset, taking ownership of both technical and delivery challenges and driving projects forward with minimal oversight

What you will bring to the team: 

• 8–15 years of experience delivering industrial, facilities, or manufacturing projects within an engineering or professional services environment
• Post-secondary education in Mechanical, Process, Chemical Engineering, Management, or a related technical discipline
• Demonstrated leadership on complex, multidisciplinary projects, including coordination across multiple engineering and architectural disciplines
• Strong understanding of design processes, technical integration, risk management, and quality assurance/quality control systems
• Experience delivering projects with or for Defence Construction Canada (DCC), Department of National Defence (DND), PSPC, or similar defence organizations is strongly preferred
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, defence manufacturing, or regulated industrial environments is an asset
• Proven ability to balance technical, commercial, schedule, and risk considerations in project delivery
• Experience supporting or leading proposal development, including scope definition, work planning, scheduling, and fee estimation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and manage complex client interactions
• Demonstrated ability to navigate challenging conversations related to scope, change, cost, and delivery performance
• High ethical standards and commitment to delivering high-quality, defensible work
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to operate effectively across both office and site environments
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

Please note:

• The salary range for this position is $98,160 to $144,160.  The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.  

• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

• This position is for an existing vacancy

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As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.