Transportation Project Manager

McElhanney Ltd.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Transportation Project Manager in Calgary, where you will lead transformative transportation projects from conception to execution. With a collaborative environment, this role offers flexibility in remote work while providing opportunities for professional development and the chance to impact communities positively.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Maternity leave top-up and parental leave

Healthcare spending account

RRSP matching

Employee assistance program

Shareholder opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in transportation engineering or planning.
• Proven project management skills with complex projects.
• Strong background in traffic analysis and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle of transportation projects from proposal to closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Mentor junior staff and manage multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Project Management

Traffic Analysis

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client Relations

Education

Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)

Professional Technologist (P.Tech)

Professional Transportation Planner

Tools

Synchro

SimTraffic

Vistro

HCS

VISSIM

VISUM

EMME

Job description

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staffwith shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

McElhanney is excited to add a Transportation Project Manager to our team in Calgary, AB.

We are seeking a transportation engineer who combines strong technical expertise with proven project management skills to lead and deliver complex transportation projects.

Step into a high-impact role where you'll lead transformative transportation projects from vision to execution. You'll drive results - delivering projects on time, on budget, and aligned with client expectations. As a strategic leader, you’ll guide multidisciplinary teams and foster lasting client partnerships. From traffic studies to long-range planning and innovative design, your expertise will fuel smart, practical solutions. You'll be the trusted voice translating complex technical data into clear, actionable strategies that inform decisions, engage stakeholders, and move communities forward.

This position is Calgary based, offers the flexibility of remote work, and supports a healthy work-life balance. It’s an excellent opportunity for a driven professional who is passionate about leading impactful projects, mentoring emerging talent, and shaping the way communities move and grow.

Join us at McElhanney, where your skills and expertise in transportation planning and traffic analysis will help shape Western Canada's transportation future.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of transportation planning and engineering projects—from proposal development, scoping, and budgeting through detailed design, implementation, and closeout.
• Develop and actively manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations to meet or exceed performance, quality, and delivery benchmarks.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices and disciplines, promoting collaboration and efficiency in achieving project goals.
• Prepare and manage comprehensive project documentation, including technical specifications, financial tracking reports, progress summaries, and contract deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineering staff by providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and support for their ongoing professional development.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, operations, or planning, with a significant track record of successful project management.
• Registration in good standing as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), Professional Technologist (P.Tech), or Professional Transportation Planner
• Proven expertise in managing complex transportation projects, with strong skills in budgeting, scheduling, client relations, and producing effective technical documents and winning proposals.
• Strong background in traffic analysis, including hands-on experience with Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, and HCS. Experience with VISSIM, VISUM, or EMME is an asset.
• Familiarity with planning and design standards from Alberta Transportation, the City of Calgary, and the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), and other North American jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams effectively, expertly handling multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Valid (or in progress) Class 5 driver’s license.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $ 95,000 – 140,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Opportunity for the right candidate to become a shareholder in an employee-owned company
• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now o r visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com).

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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

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