Practice Manager – Traffic Design & Safety (GTR)

Parsons Corporation•Toronto, ON

116d•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Practice Manager – Traffic Design & Safety to lead and grow our regional traffic design team across the Greater Toronto Region (GTR). This role combines technical leadership, team development, and business growth, overseeing functional traffic design from 10% concept through 30% preliminary and supporting detailed design, tender, and construction. This position is hybrid, with flexibility to work from any Parsons GTR office and remotely. Regular collaboration across GTR offices and travel to project sites throughout the GTA is required, with occasional travel within Canada and potential US travel as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering and P.Eng registered in Ontario (RSP, IMSA, PMP considered assets)
12+ years in traffic design and safety and 3+ years leading teams or managing a functional group
End-to-end traffic design delivery (concept through construction)
Intersection control (signals, roundabouts, all-way stops), staging and detours
Safety engineering, RSAs, systemic safety, roadside/barrier design
Strong QA/QC discipline and sealed deliverables
Proven ability to lead multi-project portfolios
Resource planning, utilization management, and structured PMO delivery
Clear communicator who translates complex technical content for clients and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing traffic design and safety team.
Oversee workforce planning, utilization, performance management, and succession.
Establish and enforce technical standards, QA/QC gates (30/60/90/IFC), and digital delivery workflows.
Champion continuous improvement, staff certification (P.Eng., RSP, PMP, etc.), and a collaborative, quality-driven culture.
Oversee traffic functional and detailed design including intersection control, signals, signing, pavement markings, staging, and construction support.
Lead safety programs including Road Safety Audits (RSA), systemic safety initiatives, and countermeasure development.
Ensure compliance with TAC, MUTCDC, Ontario Traffic Manual (including Book 7), MASH, OPSS/OPSD, and municipal standards.
Guide use of key tools including Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, Synchro, SIDRA, HCS, AutoTURN, and digital CDE platforms.
Support go/no-go decisions and shape capture strategies with Program Managers and BD team
Lead technical proposal development and client presentations.
Expand services across GTA municipalities, agencies, and transit authorities (e.g., Vision Zero and systemic safety programs).
Deliver on bookings, revenue, margin, and backlog targets.
Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and risk management within Parsons PMO/PMC frameworks.
Maintain design liability awareness, quality documentation, and HSE compliance.