Geotechnical Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Flexible benefits

Training & development

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Geotechnical Project Manager (P.Eng.) to lead geotechnical projects in Ontario from pursuit through design and construction. The role is based in Ottawa or Vaughan with GTA options, and offers a hybrid work environment and strong growth potential.

You will manage public-sector clients like Metrolinx and the City of Toronto, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, develop project plans and budgets, and mentor staff while driving delivery, quality and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geological engineering with a geotechnical focus.
• P.Eng. licensed in Ontario with 10–15 years of geotechnical consulting experience.
• Experience managing geotechnical projects for Metrolinx, the City of Toronto, Peel Region, and other municipalities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of geotechnical projects from pursuit and planning through investigation, design, construction support, and closeout, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client satisfaction.
• Manage geotechnical assignments for public-sector clients, including Metrolinx, the City of Toronto, City of Ottawa, Region of Peel, York, and other municipalities and regional authorities, while supporting governance, reporting, and stakeholder requirements.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate resources, subconsultants, drilling contractors, laboratories, and technical specialists to achieve safe, efficient, and timely delivery.
• Develop project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, forecasts, risk registers, and change-control strategies, and provide clear reporting on project performance.
• Oversee technical execution and QA/QC of geotechnical investigations, analyses, designs, reports, specifications, and construction support, drawing on appropriate specialists and reviewers.
• Lead proposals, fee estimates, commercial negotiations, contract administration, invoicing, and client communications, and support business development with public- and private-sector clients.
• Build trusted client relationships, mentor project team members, resolve delivery issues proactively, and promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or Geological Engineering with geotechnical focus

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a dynamic, growth-focused Geotechnical Project Manager (P.Eng.) to join our Geotechnical Practice in Ontario. This role is based out of Ottawa, ON or Vaughan, ON, and we will also consider qualified candidates located elsewhere in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Our current workload includes a portfolio of diverse projects across a wide spectrum of sectors, principally rail infrastructure, municipal infrastructure, highways, energy, water & environment, and urban and industrial development. This is a great opportunity to lead exciting projects where you can make your mark and move your career forward, with a hybrid work environment, strong growth potential, and a good work-life balance.

Your role

• Lead the delivery of geotechnical projects from pursuit and planning through investigation, design, construction support, and closeout, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client satisfaction.
• Manage geotechnical assignments for public-sector clients, including Metrolinx, the City of Toronto, City of Ottawa, Region of Peel, York, and other municipalities and regional authorities, while supporting the specific governance, reporting, and stakeholder requirements of each client.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate resources, subconsultants, drilling contractors, laboratories, and technical specialists to achieve safe, efficient, and timely delivery.
• Develop project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, forecasts, risk registers, and change-control strategies, and provide clear reporting on project performance.
• Oversee technical execution and QA/QC of geotechnical investigations, analyses, designs, reports, specifications, and construction support, drawing on appropriate technical specialists and reviewers.
• Lead proposals, fee estimates, commercial negotiations, contract administration, invoicing, and client communications, and support business development with public- and private-sector clients.
• Build trusted client relationships, mentor project team members, resolve delivery issues proactively, and promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in civil or Geological Engineering with a geotechnical focus; a graduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering is an asset.
• P.Eng. licensed in Ontario, with 10–15 years of progressive geotechnical consulting experience, including substantial responsibility for managing projects from planning through design and construction support.
• Demonstrated experience managing geotechnical projects for Metrolinx, the City of Toronto, Peel Region, and/or other municipalities and regional authorities; experience delivering private-sector development projects is also important.
• Strong project and commercial management capability, including competitive proposals, work planning, resourcing, scheduling, budget and cost control, forecasting, change management, risk management, contract administration, and client engagement.
• Sound technical understanding of geotechnical investigation, design, and construction practices, with demonstrated application of relevant Canadian and Ontario standards and the judgement to coordinate technical specialists and reviewers.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $100,200 - $137,700 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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