Project Manager - Transportation Design

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Competitive compensation

RRSP matching plan

Career development opportunities

Bonusing potential

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Transportation Design to join our Transportation Group.

This role targets a Professional Engineer licensed in Ontario and at least 8 years of transportation engineering and project management experience. You will lead municipal infrastructure projects from planning through detailed design and construction, mentor staff, manage budgets, and build strong client relationships while supporting Burnside's growth across

Qualifications

• P.Eng. license in Ontario or eligible for licensure.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience on transportation infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver transportation infrastructure projects from planning to construction.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across Burnside offices.
• Prepare and review technical reports and designs.
• Seal transportation designs and reports as required.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Ontario P.Eng.

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation InRoads

Microsoft Office

Job description

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager, Transportation Design to join our growing Transportation Group. This is an exciting opportunity for a Professional Engineer with strong transportation design and project management experience who is looking to lead impactful municipal infrastructure projects while helping grow a dynamic and collaborative team.

Working closely with the Vice President, Transportation Design GTA, you will manage diverse transportation projects from planning and environmental assessment through detailed design and construction. Projects range from local road improvements and active transportation facilities to large-scale regional transportation infrastructure initiatives serving public and private sector clients across Ontario.

If you're a relationship-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys mentoring staff, managing projects, and delivering high-quality transportation solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As Project Manager, you will lead and deliver a variety of transportation infrastructure projects, including:

• Road, highway, and multi-use trail design
• Active Transportation and Complete Streets projects
• Transportation Class Environmental Assessments
• Municipal and regional road improvements
• Tender preparation and construction administration
• Traffic management planning
• Utility coordination and management
• Cost estimating and feasibility studies
• Constructability and design standards reviews
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across Burnside offices
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Monitor project performance, utilization, profitability, and accounts receivable
• Prepare and review technical reports and engineering designs
• Seal transportation designs and reports as required
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, technologists, and technical staff
• Contribute to business development, proposal writing, and client growth initiatives
• Support the continued growth of Burnside's Transportation Group

What You Bring

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario, or eligible for licensure
• Minimum 8 years of progressive transportation engineering experience
• Demonstrated project management experience on transportation infrastructure projects

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation InRoads, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Detailed transportation design projects
• Contract administration assignments
• Strong knowledge of municipal and transportation engineering standards
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Valid Ontario driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

What Will Help You Succeed

• Strong client relationship management skills
• Experience mentoring technical teams
• Collaborative leadership style
• Strategic problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000

The final compensation offered will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

Position Type: Vacancy

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
• Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• RRSP company matching plan
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Potential for performance-driven bonusing
• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.

Company Profile – More about us:

Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 450+ staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private and Indigenous sectors.We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with 11 office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines beyond our core civil engineering focus including air and noise, asset management, building sciences, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.