Project Director, Transportation / Infrastructure | Global Consultancy | Calgary / Edmonton / K[...]

Moving2Canada.com; Vancouver, Edmonton, Kelowna, Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure consultancy is seeking a qualified Project Director to lead major transportation projects in Canada. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in road and highway design, along with professional engineering credentials. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing work-life balance and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Health and safety-focused environment

Bonus (10-20%)

4 weeks vacation

10 personal days

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in roads and highways design.
• 10+ years as a design lead or project manager.
• Proficient in project management and personnel management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary civil projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget with clients.
• Coordinate technical execution among disciplines.
• Prepare proposals and fee estimates.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality control.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Team Management

Mentoring

Education

Registered Professional Engineer with EGBC

CAPM/PMP designation

Tools

CAD Software

Civil 3D Software

Project Management Software

Job description

Leading global infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Project Director to support future growth of their major transportation projects team in either of the following offices: Vancouver BC, Victoria BC, Kelowna BC, Calgary AB or Edmonton AB, with the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. Salary range: $160,000 – $200,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Project Director role within the team:

• Business Strategy Development:Build, maintain and revise practices, team development, collaboration across disciplines, engaging in business/relationship development and client liaison activities, in particular with BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit, assist the Manager in achieving the objectives of the Transportation Infrastructure Department.
• Project Management:Lead and manage multidisciplinary civil projects as Senior Design Manager, Technical Lead and/or Engineer of Record, deal directly with clients on project scope, schedule and budget, monitor project completion and contract compliance.
• Technical Execution:Participate in and/or lead execution as Lead Discipline of transportation infrastructure projects including Functional Planning, Preliminary Design, Detail Design and Construction Administration services, coordinate technical aspects with other disciplines, prepare and present work products to clients.
• Proposal Preparation:Lead/Participate and oversee the preparation of proposals and fee estimates.
• Mentoring and Quality Control:Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians to ensure technical adequacy of all work, review work and complete quality control procedures.

Employer Benefits:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.
• Bonus (10-20%) + 4 weeks vacation + 10 personal days + employee share program

Ideal Candidate:

• 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 EGBC. 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 Civil 3D software.
• Design Standards Knowledge:Working knowledge of application of TAC Geometric Design Guidelines, BC MoTT Supplement to TAC, and other design standards is 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 Canada.

Only exceptional overseas Project Director candidates who require sponsorship will be considered for this role.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.