Project Manager - Transit & Rail - Civil

Matchfield; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in Toronto's transit and rail sector, a leading engineering firm seeks an experienced Project Manager specializing in civil projects. The ideal candidate will oversee significant commuter rail initiatives, requiring a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and extensive experience managing complex transit-related designs. You'll be responsible for team coordination, client communications, and ensuring project success within scope and budget, leveraging your expertise in civil engineering and project management.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ progressive experience in rail and transit projects.
• Demonstrated experience with city of Toronto infrastructure.
• Successful track record with large rail transit projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Maintain full managerial responsibility for project scope and budget.
• Coordinate project teams to ensure good contract performance.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer Designation (P. Eng)

Job description

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 171994 Gannett Fleming is looking for an experienced Project Manager - Transit & Rail- Civil, responsible for all aspects of client and design-team management of commuter transit and rail projects to take on a significant role in the GTA region. Specific responsibilities include coordinating the planning and design and process as well as managing the development of plans, specifications and construction estimate packages. Additionally, this individual will be viewed as a key party to serve as a high-level point of contact between the client and Gannett Fleming. Successful candidates will be considered a technical expert, with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity while planning and developing projects or design activities which have significant impact on major company programs. The Project Manager will manage the oversight of major commuter rail transit projects. Apply highly technical skills as a subject matter expert in the coordination of planning, design, construction, value engineering, cost estimating, risk assessment, and/or scheduling. Provide expert opinion, prepare high level reports, and deliver presentations. Successful candidates will need to possess strong management and leadership skills, driving the successful completion of projects. A successful candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with individuals and in presentations to multi-disciplined groups. Primary duties would be including: * Serve as a Project Manager, including all aspects of client and design-team management of light rail, subway, and commuter rail projects. Manage the preparation of plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates. Plan, organize, and supervise project teams to ensure good contract performance. * Have full managerial responsibility for all aspects of the project including scope development, contract negotiations, cost control, staff management, quality control and cash management. * Actively manage client’s budget, schedule and program, project communications and documentation. * Coordinates work efforts and reviews work performed and all project plans. * Responsible for managing and delivering quality civil transportation projects on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client. Minimum Qualifications * Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering * Professional Engineer Designation (P. Eng) is required * 15+ years’ progressive experience in the planning, design, management and implementation of rail and transit related projects. * Demonstrated experience with city of Toronto infrastructure, TRCA, MTO, and other key stakeholders for rapid rail and transit protects. * Experience managing successful, profitable large rail transit projects is required * Demonstrated experience with roads, utilities, and other civil works in the context of a rail and transit project * Experience working as part of owner's team in high pace large rail and transit projects * Successful track record with experience in Ontario with an emphasis on working in the Greater Toronto Region

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