Project Manager, Transportation Planning

HDR; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager for Transportation Planning to oversee multidisciplinary teams and manage project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in environmental assessments and urban transit projects, as well as possess a PE license and proven leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity to impact communities positively and promote an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience preferred.
• 5 years of project management experience required for mid to large planning projects.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of multidiscipline teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage Environmental Assessments and Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process.
• Track financial aspects of projects, prepare invoicing and progress reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Project Manager, Transportation Planning, we'll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
• Manage the Environmental Assessments and Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process, develop the preliminary design elements of the project, independently coordinate the work of engineers and/or the planning team throughout the entire project development.
• Establish and maintain client relations
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule, and prepare invoicing and progress reports to clients.
• Work with the Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Work in conjunction with the marketing development team for client development and marketing pursuits. Assist in the development of project proposals, schedules, and bids for Regional, Ministry, and Municipal projects.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years experience of project management and coordination on mid to large transportation and transit planning projects.
• Master's degree
• PMP certification
• Knowledge and application of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process and Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (TRPAP), TAC Manual, MTO Geometric Design Manual
• Experience developing and delivering public engagement materials
• Experience working on MTO, Halton Region, Peel Region, York Region, Durham Region or City of Toronto projects preferred
• Demonstrated communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
• Progressive and innovative approach to problem solving is an asset

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.