Senior Transit Project Manager: GTA Growth & Impact

Parsons Corporation; Markham; On-site; CAD 152,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision care

Dental

Pension plan (DCPP/RRSP)

TFSA

Gym membership

Paid time off

Job summary

Parsons in Canada is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Rail and Transit division in the Greater Toronto Area. You will lead scope development, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure project performance across all phases—from inception to closeout.

You will collaborate with clients, engineers, and sub-consultants, mentor staff, and contribute to business development across the GTA. A Professional Engineer license and PMP are assets; extensive transit knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Fifteen years of experience with at least ten in rail and transit consulting/design.
• Experience with alternative project delivery (P3, DB).
• Professional Engineer license in Ontario or in process.
• PMP designation is an asset.
• Experience with GTA municipalities and Metrolinx/TTC is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management leadership across the project life cycle including design, feasibility and TRPAP for large-scale transit projects.
• Review design drawings and support report-writing and proposal writing.
• Maintain client communication including stakeholder and public engagements.
• Prepare monthly project status reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with new work proposals, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage project scope, schedule, costs, and quality assurance; develop necessary plans.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Schedule management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Parsons in Canada is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Rail and Transit division in the Greater Toronto Area. You will lead scope development, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure project performance across all phases—from inception to closeout.

You will collaborate with clients, engineers, and sub-consultants, mentor staff, and contribute to business development across the GTA. A Professional Engineer license and PMP are assets; extensive transit knowledge is required.