Project Director - Highways

AtkinsRéalis; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Training and professional development

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ontario is seeking a Project Director - Highways to lead multidisciplinary projects. Candidates should have 20+ years of experience in roads and highways design and be a Registered Professional Engineer. The role involves client management, project oversight, and mentoring junior engineers. The company offers competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a tailored range of benefits. Enjoy a hybrid working culture aimed at balancing career and personal life.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in roads and highways design.
• 10+ years of experience as a design lead or project manager.
• Strong knowledge of TAC Geometric Design Guidelines and MTO highway design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary highways projects.
• Engage in business/relationship development.
• Prepare proposals and fee estimates.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team management

Time management

Client liaison

Education

Registered Professional Engineer

CAPM/PMP designation

Tools

CAD software

ORD/Civil3D software

Project management software

Job description

Project Director - Highways

AtkinsRéalis

Overview

This position can be based out of any of our Ontario offices (Toronto, Vaughan, Ottawa, Sudbury) or elsewhere in Ontario with the flexibility to work remotely.

Your role

• Business Strategy Development: Engaging in business/relationship development and client liaison activities, in particular with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario; and assist the Manager in achieving the objectives of the Transportation Infrastructure Department.
• Project Management: Lead and manage multidisciplinary highways/transportation projects as Project Manager, or Technical Lead; deal directly with clients on project scope, schedule and budget; monitor project completion and contract compliance.
• Proposal Preparation: Lead/Participate in and oversee the preparation of proposals and fee estimates.
• Mentoring and Quality Control: Technical leadership to build and maintain team practices and development; support collaboration across disciplines; provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians to ensure technical adequacy of all work; review work and complete quality control procedures.

About You

• Extensive Experience: 20+ years of relative experience in roads and highways design and 10+ years of experience as a design lead, deputy project manager or project manager.
• Professional Credentials: Registered Professional Engineer with PEO; CAPM/PMP designation is an asset.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in office productivity, project accounting, project management and personnel management software; working knowledge of CAD and ORD/Civil3D software.
• Design Standards Knowledge: Working knowledge of application of TAC Geometric Design Guidelines, MTO highway design, OTM, OPSD, and other design standards as required.
• Soft Skills and Flexibility: Strong communication, presentation, and time management skills; ability to manage multiple projects concurrently; team management and delegation skills; willingness to travel for short-term assignments within Ontario/Canada.

Reward & 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. Be rewarded. Find out more.

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. Find out more.

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