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Senior Project Director, Transit Planning

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ontario is seeking a Senior Project Director Transit Planning. This role involves overseeing transit planning projects, developing business strategies, and leading a team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the transit planning market, a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering, and strong financial and communication skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits, a flexible work schedule, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution

Annual opportunity to purchase shares

3-5 weeks of vacation

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of experience in transit planning.
In-depth knowledge of transit systems and the Ontario transit market.
Proven experience managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Strengthen and lead team in transit planning.
Develop business development strategies.
Oversee project teams and supervise contractors.

Skills

Bidding

Customer Service

Account Management

Fire And Safety Engineering

Education

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering

Masters degree preferred

Licensed Professional Engineer from Professional Engineers Ontario

Registered Professional Planners from Ontario Professional Planners Institute

Senior Project Director Transit Planning

CIMAs Transportation team have created a reputation for excellence within the transportation sector by successfully delivering thousands of projects over the past 30 years. Our talented engineers can lead any type of project regardless of its complexity and scale. The team draws on a reservoir of diverse experience that includes planning design inspection construction management and infrastructure reconstruction in both rural and urban environments. We take a wholistic approach to transportation projects that minimizes the environmental footprint promotes sustainable growth and supports resilient communities. Our innovative solutions integrate all modes of transportation so motorists pedestrians and cyclists co-exist safely and travel efficiently. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic innovative and collaborative work environment where your ideas can thrive and make a real impact. Together well push boundaries inspire creativity and drive success!

We are seeking a well-established senior leader in the Ontario transit planning market with recognized experience in leading Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) projects and an extensive list of contacts with transit agencies municipalities and the consulting industry.

Reporting directly to the Vice-President of Transportation Ontario you will support CIMA growth initiatives in the transit planning market in Ontario with a strong focus on the TPAP and BRT markets by identifying potential upcoming projects defining winning bid strategies and leading project delivery.

You will be supported in these tasks by our various teams of talented and well-established resources in mobility transportation and environmental planning infrastructure project management bid support marketing etc. to allow you to focus on the added value you will bring to CIMA in term of reputation qualification and expertise.

This role can be based in any of our Ontario offices including Mississauga Burlington Bowmanville London Kitchener and Ottawa.

Key Responsibilities:

Strengthen expand lead and inspire our team of professionals technicians and support staff with a specific focus on transit planning
Develop and implement business development strategies to support CIMA growth in the transit planning market in Ontario
Define bid strategies and lead proposals elaboration (technical and financial)
Lead and manage transit planning projects from light assignments to large complex multidisciplinary projects
Support large transit projects as a discipline lead when your specific expertise is required
Oversee and supervise project teams contractors consultants and vendors
Support growing our mobility and transit practice through targeted recruitment with the opportunity to build a team under your supervision
Provide mentorship and support to junior project managers and staff in the organization
Participate in CIMA overall business development marketing initiatives and cross-business opportunities

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Transportation Engineering or a related field (Masters degree preferred)
Licensed Professional Engineer (.) from Professional Engineers Ontario
Registered Professional Planners (RPP) from Ontario Professional Planners Institute
Minimum of 10 years of experience in transit planning
In-depth knowledge of transit systems and the Ontario transit market
Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and interacting with a wide range of stakeholders with Project Manager roles in TPAP projects
Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets procurement processes and contracts
Excellent problem-solving decision-making and negotiation skills
Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to present complex information clearly to a diverse audience
Strategic-minded with the ability to create strong partnerships across the company and the industry to position CIMA for success

Why choose CIMA Because we offer you:

Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
As an employee-owned companyan annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
Work/Life balance policy across Canada
3-5 weeks of vacation based on years of relevant experience
Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information :

At CIMA we recognize the richness and diversity of each individuals experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidates experience skills and qualifications while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidates profile.

CIMA uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However this score is not used to screen assess or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates regardless of their identity (race ethnicity colour religion gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression socio-economic status or background etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity we encourage all applications including but not limited to those from women Indigenous people people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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