Jonathan MacDonald
Manager - Water Infrastructure Planning @Halifax Water
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WORK HISTORY
Manager - Water Infrastructure Planning @Halifax Water
Halifax, NS, CA
Key responsibilities and accomplishments:•Develop and maintain budgets and schedule forecasts for water projects as part of the 5-Year Capital Spending Plan.•Lead internal staff and cross-functional project teams—including internal stakeholders and external consultants—through all phases of master planning, including hydraulic modeling, feasibility analysis, and concept development.•Conduct construction phasing reviews and risk assessments to support smooth transitions from concept to detailed design.•Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless project handover to the Capital Delivery group after concept design completion.•Perform hydraulic modeling to validate project feasibility and assess operational scenarios in support of consultant work.•Mentor and train staff in project management best practices and water system operations, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
EDUCATION
Dalhousie University
Bachelor's degree
St. Francis Xavier University
Diploma
SKILLS
ABOUT JONATHAN MACDONALD
As a seasoned professional in construction and project management, I bring a proven track record of delivering complex capital projects valued at $20-30 million annually. In my current role at Halifax Water, I lead the planning and design of water infrastructure projects identified in our 25-Year Infrastructure Master Plan—overseeing a capital portfolio exceeding $150 million.My core strengths lie in managing multiple high-impact projects simultaneously—balancing competing priorities, tight deadlines, and technical constraints—while consistently achieving results that are on time, within budget, and of the highest quality.I specialize in-Capital project planning and execution-Cost estimating and feasibility analysis-Conceptual design and scheduling-Cross-functional team leadership-Stakeholder communication and engagementWith a strong foundation in both technical and strategic aspects of infrastructure planning, I’m passionate about building resilient systems that serve communities today and into the future.
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