Senior Transportation Facilities Project Manager

Dillon Consulting Limited; Chatham; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian consulting firm is seeking a Senior Transportation Facilities Project Manager to manage multidisciplinary teams on provincial transportation projects. This role involves overseeing project delivery, client communication, and technical report preparation, requiring a degree in civil engineering and at least 15 years of experience. The position offers flexibility and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Student loan repayment assistance

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of related work experience.
• Proven leadership and business development capabilities.
• Experience with MTO environmental assessment process.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation engineering projects and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Lead the preparation of technical reports and contract documentation.
• Develop stakeholder consultation programs and presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Public and Agency Consultation

Technical Report Preparation

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Google Suite

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

Dillon’s Transportation and Facilities technical group is looking for a Senior Transportation Facilities Project Manager to join a multidisciplinary team on our Transportation Engineering – Ontario team. You will work on a wide variety of provincial transportation facilities projects including environmental assessments, preliminary and detailed design of maintenance patrol yards, commercial vehicle inspection facilities, and rest areas. You will play a critical role on our Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO) project teams as we continue to grow.

This position is available at one of our Ontario office locations (Toronto, Guelph, Kitchener, Oakville, Windsor, Chatham, Hamilton, London, Kingston & Ottawa) with flexible work arrangements to balance work and personal life.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

• Project Management & Design
  • Manage transportation engineering projects and multidisciplinary project teams (including transportation, civil, buildings, electrical and water resource engineers, planners, environmental scientists, architectural staff, and technical support staff).
  • Continuously develop technical expertise on transportation engineering projects, environmental assessments, preliminary design, detailed design and construction phase services.
  • Lead the preparation of technical reports and studies to support transportation facilities designs, including EA documentation.
  • Lead the preparation of contract documentation, including drawings, construction specifications, tender quantities and cost estimates, and working day estimates.
  • Manage and deliver stakeholder consultation programs and municipal council and agency presentations.
  • Provide regular and effective communication with clients, develop and oversee project budgets, and take overall responsibility for successful project delivery.

• Business Development
  • Prepare estimates and project proposals.
  • Maintain the MTO client relationship.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities, in collaboration with other project managers.
  • Contribute to the leadership of the Transportation Facilities Group.
  • Business travel for project meetings and to other Dillon offices upon request.

• Learning & Development
  • Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
  • Mentor junior and intermediate staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.
  • Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

• Qualifications
  • A degree in civil engineering.
  • Licensed to practice as a professional engineer in the province of Ontario.
  • A minimum of 15 years of related work experience.
  • Proven leadership and business development capabilities.

• Experience
  • Proven experience with the MTO environmental assessment process, and preliminary/detail design of provincial facilities infrastructure.
  • Previous experience with alternative project delivery models.
  • Demonstrated abilities in the management and leadership of multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Exceptional abilities in project management.
  • Proven skills in public and agency consultation.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Applications (Teams, Word, Excel) and Google Suite.
  • Strong verbal and writing skills, including experience in the preparation of technical memos and reports.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words that result in actions build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences

• Employee share purchase plan: Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees.
• A competitive compensation package including:
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions

• Flexible work hours and a trust-based approach to flexible work options to balance work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities and a culture of coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Focus on innovation and a commitment to employee well-being (EFAP and Wellness Subsidy).

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With 25 offices and more than 1200 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities. Now operating for over 75 years, Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 17 years and has Platinum Club status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon: Dillon is committed to employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences. Inclusion is the way we run our business. If you require accommodation in the interview process, please connect with us.