Transportation Project Manager in Toronto

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We believe transportation is more than movement; it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities, and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental specialists, and management consultants across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence.

In the role of Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out).
• Be responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects.
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with the team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule.
• Work with the Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a Heavy Rail environment governed by CROR.
• Experience with AREMA design standards.
• Experience working with the Canadian Class I Railways and/or Heavy Passenger / Commuter Railways.
• Experience managing or supervising construction and/or Contract Administration.
• Experience with enforcing railway and construction safety standards and responding to site occurrences.
• Interest in advancing digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum of 2 years experience in project management.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license).
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.