Transportation Project Manager

Dillon Consulting; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dillon Consulting seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead design teams delivering transportation infrastructure projects. This role requires extensive experience in project management, teamwork, and technical writing, along with a degree in civil engineering and APEGA licensing. With a focus on continuous development and innovation, Dillon offers competitive salaries, a share purchase plan, and comprehensive health benefits, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Employee share purchase plan

Competitive compensation and health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Flexible work hours

Learning and development opportunities

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience managing teams of designers and drafters.
• Proven skills in public and agency consultation.

Responsibilities

• Leading design teams for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to meet standards.
• Contributing to business development and client relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Public Consultation

Technical Writing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed with APEGA as Professional Engineer

PTOE and/or RSP designation

Job description

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Project Management & Design

• Leading and managing design teams in the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects, including transportation master plans, environmental assessments, preliminary engineering and detailed design, tender document preparation, and engineering services during construction.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, including transportation, municipal and structural engineers, transportation systems planners, land use planners, environmental scientists, and technical support staff.
• Ensuring designs meet governing body standards and engineering best practices.
• Setting up and coordinating multi-disciplinary detailed design drawing sets.
• Contributing to stakeholder consultation programs and municipal council and agency presentations.
• Liaising and coordinating with sub-consultants, including survey and geotechnical investigations.
• Overseeing and reviewing team designs and participating in workflow planning for design/drafting team members.
• Supporting the development of project management plans.
• Monitoring budget and revenue estimates.

Business Development

• Contributing to client relationship development and new business opportunities.
• Traveling to client locations and Dillon offices for responsibilities, relationship building, project research, acquisition, and delivery.

Learning & Development

• Participating in staff career development, including technical guidance, training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Engaging in Dillon’s professional activities through associations and committees.
• Committing to ongoing self-development and professional growth.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

Education

• A degree in civil engineering.
• Licensed with APEGA as a Professional Engineer or eligible within six months.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience.
• PTOE and/or RSP designation is an asset.

Experience

• Experience managing teams of designers and drafters.
• Experience in geometric design of highways, municipal roads, and intersections, including urban and rural, new/greenfield, and rehabilitation/reconstruction projects.
• Experience designing overpasses and interchanges is an asset.
• Familiarity with environmental assessment requirements for municipal transportation facilities.
• Proven skills in public and agency consultation.
• Strong technical writing skills, including memos and reports.
• Demonstrated teamwork and coordination abilities in multidisciplinary projects.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver results. We prioritize technology and innovation, fostering growth and development.

Our Core Values:

• Reliability: Building trust through consistent actions.
• Achievement: Hitting targets through dedicated work.
• Continuous Development: Committing to ongoing learning and adaptation.
• Creativity: Exploring new possibilities.
• Courage: Taking on challenging but meaningful tasks.
• Inclusiveness: Embracing diversity to strengthen our team.

Additional Benefits

• Employee share purchase plan, open to all full-time employees.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement savings plan, student loan repayment assistance, and flexible work hours.
• Learning and development opportunities, including coaching, mentoring, and internal knowledge sharing.
• Focus on innovation and adopting new solutions.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness subsidies.