Senior Project Manager - Municipal Engineering

Stantec; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead innovative transit and rail projects. This role involves managing environmental assessments and detailed design projects, overseeing budgets and schedules, and leading a talented team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, excellent communication skills, and a strong work ethic. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact on the future of transit solutions. This is a unique opportunity to drive change and contribute to safe, efficient, and affordable transit solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Environmental Assessment and Project Management.
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent with PMP designation as an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects, ensuring scope, budget, and schedule are met.
• Lead a diverse team in the design and construction of large-scale projects.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Relationship Building

Education

Degree in Engineering

Civil Engineering Technology diploma

Project Management Professional Designation

Job description

Think of your career as a journey? Come pave the tracks to innovation with our Transit & Rail team and provide revolutionary options for safe, efficient, and affordable transit. Be a part of this change…from the first mile to the last.

Your Opportunity

Our GTA based team is currently seeking a Transportation Engineering - Senior Project Manager (Detailed Design and Environmental Assessments) to join our team of project managers, technical staff, and multi-discipline specialists in the completion of transit/rail projects. You will lead a team of professionals in the design and construction of large-scale projects in our growing roads and transit-based sector. The projects will be in various phases from environmental assessments and conceptual planning, through design, construction, and occupancy.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects as a PM for Environmental Assessments and Detailed Design Projects. Managing the approved scope, budget and schedule are of utmost importance.
• Lead the Design Team consisting of the Engineers, Scientists, Planners, Coordinators, Schedulers, and other consultants.
• Create innovative ideas and approaches to re-evaluate and improve our business.
• Promote and oversee our safety program and overall safety culture.
• Day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team.
• Develop, track, update, forecast and modify the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.
• Review and track all contracts, invoices, and payments to all contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
• Leadership and oversight of our safety program, quality reviews, plan reviews and inspections.
• Understand and assist in the negotiation of contracts of all parties to the project.
• Oversee approval of all invoices and change orders associated with the project.
• Evaluate, advise on and assist in resolving disputes and claims.
• Regular collaboration with colleagues in our multi-disciplined design office.
• Financial management of projects and resource allocation.
• Business development support and leading proposal development.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Project Management Professional Designation PMP is an asset.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills (verbal and written) as well as good relationship building skills with respect to your interactions with team members, clients, and contractors.
• Effective organizational and time management skills in handling multiple projects, performing a variety of tasks, and meeting required deadlines while working independently.
• A strong work ethic with the desire to excel, inspire and to achieve.
• Willingness to learn and a motivated team player.

Education and Experience

• 15+ years of experience in Environmental Assessment Process and Approvals, Conceptual Design, Engineering, Technical Advisory Related Work, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent degree.
• Civil Engineering Technology diploma or university degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario PEO or with The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians.

*This is a flexible role, both in the working environment and as a key part of our team, building ongoing partnerships with our clients, innovative planning for the future of our business, growing together with our leaders and our partners in this new dynamic working environment.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.