Project Manager, Municipal Roads

GFT; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

GFT in Toronto is seeking a Project Manager, Municipal Roads to join our Transportation Practice. The role is hybrid and requires regular in-office presence in Toronto, Ontario.

You will manage municipal roadway projects, support pursuit efforts, and nurture client relationships. A P.Eng designation and 10+ years of municipal roadway project experience are required, with proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D among other tools.

Qualifications

• A university degree in civil engineering or related field.
• P.Eng designation required.
• 10+ years of related project experience on municipal roadway projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project management plans and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with discipline leads, department heads, and construction personnel.
• Ensure high technical quality on projects.
• Mentor staff and participate in hiring processes.
• Oversee day-to-day operations within the roads and highways team.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Civil engineering degree

P.Eng designation

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Inroads

ORD

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Project Manager, Municipal Roads to join our Transportation Practice in Toronto! This role follows a hybrid work model requiring regular attendance at our Toronto office.

Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all . Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As a Project Manager, Municipal Roads, you will function as a project manager or team lead on municipal roadway projects. You will also participate in and support pursuit and business development efforts, while nurturing and developing client relationships.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following

• Prepare project management plans and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Maintain a close working relationship with all discipline leads, department heads, other project managers, project controls staff, and construction personnel.
• Maintain a high level of technical quality on the projects.
• Mentor project staff and participate in hiring processes.
• Provide effective and efficient management of day-to-day operations within the roads and highways team

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• A university degree in civil engineering or related degree.
• P.Eng. designation required.
• 10+ years of related project experience on municipal roadway projects
• Familiarity with roadway design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Inroads, ORD)
• Technical excellence in civil & roadway design
• A thorough understanding of the requirements and complexities of the design and management of multi-disciplinary projects, such as utility coordination, construction staging, traffic management, public consultation, external agency approvals, communication and liaison, coordination of sub-consultants and design groups, schedule and budget control, quality control, construction administration and claims resolution.

What We Prefer You Bring

• Experience in BRT, LRT including intermodal transit facilities an asset.
• Familiarity and experience with various delivery models and P3 projects is an asset.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $108,000.00 to $163,000.00. Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Employment Status: Full-Time

Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.