Senior Project Manager, Municipal Roads

Gannett Fleming; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Municipal Roads to lead innovative roadway projects in the Greater Ottawa Area. This role offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility while you manage and mentor a dedicated team. You'll prepare project management plans, ensure technical excellence, and cultivate client relationships. With over a decade of experience in municipal roadway projects, you will play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable infrastructure. Join a firm committed to professional development and making a positive impact in the community while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and competitive paid-time-off.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in municipal roadway projects in Ontario.
• P.Eng. designation and university degree in civil engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project management plans and oversee scope, schedule, and budget.
• Maintain relationships with discipline leads and construction personnel.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Technical Quality Assurance

Mentoring

Roadway Design

Utility Coordination

Education

University Degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. Designation

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Inroads

ORD

Job description

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is seeking a Sr. Project Manager, Municipal Roads to join our Transportation Practice in the Greater Ottawa Area! This role follows a hybrid work model.

Gannett Fleming TranSystems has shaped infrastructure and improved communities since 1915, bringing a sharp focus on innovative, sustainable, and equitable engineering practices. We understand people desire convenient mobility options that work for their individual needs and provide the freedom to safely and efficiently get to where they are going when they want. As important, supply chains rely on transportation networks to move goods efficiently.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As a Sr. Project Manager, Municipal Roads, you will function as a project manager or team lead on municipal roadway projects. You will also participate in and support pursuit and business development efforts, while nurturing and developing client relationships.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Prepare project management plans and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Maintain a close working relationship with all discipline leads, department heads, other project managers, project controls staff, and construction personnel.
• Maintain a high level of technical quality on the projects.
• Mentor project staff and participate in hiring processes.
• Provide effective and efficient management of day-to-day operations within the roads and highways team.

What you will bring to our firm:

• 10+ years of related project experience on municipal roadway projects in Ontario and the Ottawa area.
• P.Eng. designation required.
• Direct experience in a project management capacity with the City of Ottawa.
• A university degree in civil engineering or related degree.
• Familiarity with roadway design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Inroads, ORD).
• Technical excellence in civil & roadway design.
• A thorough understanding of the requirements and complexities of the design and management of multi-disciplinary projects, such as utility coordination, construction staging, traffic management, public consultation, external agency approvals, communication and liaison, coordination of sub-consultants and design groups, schedule and budget control, quality control, construction administration, and claims resolution.

What we prefer you bring:

• Experience in BRT, LRT including intermodal transit facilities an asset.
• Familiarity and experience with various delivery models and P3 projects is an asset.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred retirement plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At Gannett Fleming TranSystems, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world. Gannett Fleming TranSystems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Ottawa Ontario, Canada

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

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