Senior Project Manager, Municipal Roads

Senior Project Manager, Municipal Roads

Full-Time 96300 - 117700 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead transformative municipal roadway projects and enhance community connectivity.
  • Company: Join GFT, a leading AEC firm focused on innovative infrastructure solutions.
  • Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work, comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Dynamic team environment with a commitment to sustainability and community improvement.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on transportation infrastructure while mentoring future engineers.
  • Qualifications: University degree in civil engineering, P.Eng. designation, and 10+ years of project experience.

The predicted salary is between 96300 - 117700 $ per year.

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Municipal Roads to join our Transportation Practice in Ottawa!

This role follows a hybrid work model requiring regular attendance at our Ottawa office.

Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity.

Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As a Senior 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

Education | Experience

  • What You Will Bring To Our Firm
  • A university degree in civil engineering or related degree.
  • P. Eng. designation required.
  • 10+ years of related project experience on municipal roadway projects
  • Familiarity with roadway design software (Auto CAD, Civil 3D, Micro Station, 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.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $108,000.00 to $160,000.00. Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge.

We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch.

Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity 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 GFT.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

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Senior Project Manager, Municipal Roads employer: GFT

GFT is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic hybrid work environment in Toronto that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Transit & Rail sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth through comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture that prioritizes safety and quality, GFT empowers its team to make a meaningful impact on public transportation infrastructure while shaping the future of mobility for communities across Canada.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Project Manager, Municipal Roads

Project Management
Civil Engineering
P.Eng. Designation
Roadway Design Software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Inroads, ORD)
Technical Quality Assurance
Client Relationship Management
Budget Control