Capital Project Manager, Lakeshore

About the Municipality of Lakeshore The Municipality of Lakeshore is one of the region’s fastest-growing and most desirable communities. With a blend of thriving urban centres and strong rural roots, Lakeshore delivers a broad range of municipal services that support a high quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Guided by values of accountability, innovation, and service excellence, Lakeshore is committed to sustainable growth, infrastructure renewal, environmental protection, and sound financial stewardship. With a diverse and technically skilled workforce, the municipality continues to invest in infrastructure that supports community connectivity, safety, and quality of life.

Purpose of the Role

Lead capital projects through the full lifecycle, including concept development and design to approvals, construction, and commissioning.

Ensure all projects align with Council priorities, municipal master plans, regulatory requirements, and long‑term infrastructure strategies.

Maintain strong oversight of project scope, budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk to ensure successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Capital Leadership:

Lead the planning and delivery of complex municipal infrastructure and transportation projects aligned with Council direction, master plans, and long‑term asset management strategies.

Project Delivery:

Oversee projects from feasibility and design through construction, commissioning, and close‑out, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Infrastructure Management&Maintenance:

Analyze complex engineering concepts, conduct technical reviews, and provide recommendations for the maintenance and renewal of transportation and infrastructure assets within Municipal rights‑of‑way.

Financial Oversight:

Manage approved capital budgets, prepare cost estimates and forecasts, monitor expenditures, and address variances in collaboration with finance teams.

What You Bring

A university degree in Civil, Environmental, or Transportation Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing.

A minimum of five years of progressive experience leading complex capital or infrastructure projects, ideally within a municipal or public‑sector environment.

Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects, with strong command of scope, schedule, budget, and risk.

Proven people leadership experience within a unionized environment, including supervising technical staff and consultants.

Strong financial acumen, technical writing skills, and the ability to present complex matters to Council, regulators, and the public.

Who You Are

A strategic thinker with sound engineering judgment and the ability to balance technical, financial, and community considerations.

An effective communicator who can translate technical concepts into clear, persuasive recommendations.

A professional, diplomatic presence who navigates politically sensitive and publicly visible matters with integrity and discretion.

A seasoned leader who establishes trust and provides clear direction in complex, multidisciplinary environments.

Why Join Lakeshore? The Municipality of Lakeshore offers a competitive compensation package, including:

Salary range: $125,834 - $147,183

Comprehensive benefits package and OMERS pension

Generous time‑off program, including vacation, paid sick days, and time in lieu.

Ready to shape the future of Lakeshore’s infrastructure? Ahria Consulting is excited to be partnering with the Municipality of Lakeshore, in the search for their next Manager, Capital Projects.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to quoting“Manager, Capital Projects – Municipality of Lakeshore” in the subject line.

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