Senior Project Manager, Environmental Assessments and TRPAPs

hdr; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead environmental assessments and TRPAP projects in Ontario. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule and budgets, and maintain client relationships across municipal and provincial transportation planning initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a Engineering degree, 10 years of related experience, a PE license, and a proven track record delivering MCEA/TRPAP or similar projects with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• Minimum 5 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access a plus)
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out), primarily for MCEA and TRPAP projects.
• Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Lead pursuits / proposals for planning and design projects such as MCEAs and TRPAPs, including intel gathering and pre-positioning, leading a pursuit team in the development of a proposal, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams and sub-consultant teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Environmental Assessments and TRPAPs

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?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every 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.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out), primarily for Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) and Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (TRPAP) projects.
• Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Be able to lead pursuits / proposals for planning and design projects such as MCEAs and TRPAPs, including intel-gathering and pre-positioning, leading a pursuit team in the development of a proposal, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams and sub-consultant teams.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement thorough and documented QA/QC procedures
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for developing Project Managers and coordinators.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of MCEA, TRPAP and/or similar transportation planning and design projects
• Experience working on MTO, Halton Region, York Region, Peel Region, Durham Region or City of Toronto projects preferred
• Experience developing and delivering public and stakeholder engagement materials
• Knowledge and application of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process, Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (TRPAP), TAC Manual, MTO Geometrics Design Manual
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Progressive and innovative approach to problem solving an asset

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning 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.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmated action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.