Director of Transportation Planning

PHM Search Group Inc.; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Transportation Planning to join their dynamic, employee-owned firm. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects across North America, with opportunities for career growth and ownership. As a leader in transportation planning and traffic engineering, you will provide technical guidance, manage projects, and mentor junior staff. With a commitment to teamwork and excellence, this firm values your contributions and offers a collaborative environment to thrive in your career. If you have a passion for innovative transportation solutions and a desire to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering.
• Licensed P.Eng. required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and quality control on planning studies.
• Manage projects to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Skills

Transportation Planning

Traffic Engineering

Project Management

Client Communication

Mentoring

Proposal Preparation

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree (considered an asset)

Job description

Job Title:
Director of Transportation Planning

Education:
Degree in Civil Engineering

Job Summary:
Our client is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, consulting engineering and management firm located throughout the US and Canada. They provide planning, design and construction administration services for roadway, highway, transit, rail, bridge and related projects.

Our client seeks a Manager of Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering for the Greater Golden Horseshoe area to serve their large and growing client base. This position can be located at either their Markham or Burlington office. The position offers potential for career development and growth on the technical and management fronts, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company.

Our client is an employee-owned, team-oriented firm with a diverse project list that ensures you will be working on exciting, high-profile and challenging projects.

Job Duties:

1. Provide technical guidance and quality control on transportation planning and traffic engineering studies or elements.
2. Manage and control all aspects of assigned projects to achieve the scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives as agreed upon with clients.
3. Establish and maintain good working relationships and communication with clients, department managers, as well as internal and external leads.
4. Support or lead proposal preparation efforts as may be needed.
5. Assist with development and mentoring of junior and intermediate staff.

Job Qualifications:

1. Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or equivalent. A Master's degree is considered as an asset.
2. Licensed P.Eng. is required.
3. Minimum of 10 years of proven and progressive experience in delivering transportation planning and/or traffic engineering services in the public or private sectors.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
5. Demonstrates interest in contributing to the profession through participation in conferences and technical committees is an asset.

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