Project Manager - MTO

Parsons Corporation•Toronto, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager in the Highways and Freeways group will play a pivotal role in advancing the growth of our Transportation Engineering practice for the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO). This leadership position requires a comprehensive understanding of MTO standards, policies, and practices, MTO delivery models and client relationships. You will lead a team of Highway Engineers and Design Specialists, and work on a variety of multidisciplinary and low to high-complexity transportation projects, including rehabilitation, replacement, widening and/or expansion of highways and freeways. This fantastic opportunity is for someone who values teamwork, quality and trust, and will foster growth within the group and the company.

Requirements

University degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering, or a related professional discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
12+ years of MTO experience.
5+ years of project management experience, specifically with MTO projects.
Solid experience in MTO Preliminary Design, Detail Design, and Class Environmental Assessments.
Strong Highway Engineering Expertise with working knowledge of related fields in transportation including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, environmental processes, and construction practices.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage remote or hybrid teams.
Knowledge of MTO's standards and policies, and a strong understanding of the MTO’s transportation infrastructure needs.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage MTO transportation projects across Ontario, from planning to execution, ensuring all milestones and goals are met.
Lead design development on a variety of projects, including functional studies, preliminary design and detail design.
Manage a variety of multidisciplinary and low to high-complexity projects, including rehabilitation, replacement, widening and/or expansion of highways and freeways.
Oversee and coordinate project teams, including engineers, designers, and subcontractors, across Ontario.
Serve as the primary liaison with MTO and other stakeholders, ensuring open communication and resolving project challenges.
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, working with cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within scope, and to ensure integrated and comprehensive engineering solutions.
Actively monitor project timelines, budgets, and performance to ensure compliance with MTO’s requirements.
Proactively manage risks, identifying potential issues early and working to develop solutions that minimize delays and cost overruns.
As a Project Manager on MTO projects, you will actively monitor the successful completion of field investigations, geometric design, grading design, roadside safety design, drainage design, storm sewer design, pavement marking and signage design, complex construction staging design, traffic management, roadway modelling, quantity estimating, utility coordination, contract drawing preparation, contract document preparation, construction cost estimate development, and construction liaison.
Prepare technical reports and documentation for clients, ensuring technical excellence and quality assurance of project tasks and deliverables.
Assist in business development activities, including proposal preparation, project methodology development, work programs, schedules, and budgets.