Roadway Leader and Senior Project Manager, Highways and Municipal Roads

GFT. • Ottawa, ON

4d • CA$135,400 - CA$173,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Roadway Leader and Senior Project Manager, Highways and Municipal Roads to join our Transportation Practice in Ottawa! This role follows a hybrid work model requiring regular attendance at our Ottawa office. GFT’s Transportation Corporate Business Group. 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.

Requirements

• A university degree in civil engineering or related degree.
• P.Eng. designation required.
• 15+ years of related project experience on municipal roadway projects
• Experience in personnel management and mentoring
• Familiarity with roadway design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Inroads, ORD)
• Technical excellence in civil & roadway design and in particular experience applying City of Ottawa design standards and policies.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in BRT, LRT including intermodal transit facilities an asset.
• Experience in civil engineering support to aviation infrastructure an asset.
• Experience integrating roadway, stormwater, sanitary, and water infrastructure into integrated tender drawings and specifications.
• Experience with public consultation and stakeholder management.
• Experience in the design of rural, northern, and remote roadways and infrastructure an asset.
• Familiarity and experience with various delivery models and P3 projects is an asset.
• A strong professional network in the Ottawa Area and Eastern Ontario

Responsibilities

• Lead our Ottawa Roadway Team supporting the Area Manager with personnel management, resourcing, and recruitment.
• Function as a project manager on roadway projects.
• Mentor intermediate and junior staff.
• Be a senior technical resource.
• Develop client relationships.
• Support our Business Development leadership identifying opportunities, and responding to requests for proposals.
• Serve as Project Manager and/or Technical Lead for assignments ranging from small to large-scale, from concept development through to delivery, including initially supporting Toronto-based projects as the eastern Ontario business expands.
• Supervise and mentor technical (roads and highways) staff in Ottawa and supporting the Toronto Roadway lead with mentorship of GTA staff.
• Support client and pipeline development for the City of Ottawa and Eastern Ontario Municipalities.
• Serve as capture manager for small to large-scale proposals across multiple disciplines.
• Collaborate with internal Canadian and US counterparts to execute workshare and staff resourcing.
• Support the Area Manager tracking the profit and loss (P&L) performance, including personal and team utilization, net labour multiplier, and overall profitability in accordance with targets and business plans.
• Actively participate in professional societies, with leadership involvement preferred.
• Be the technical leader with respect to City of Ottawa standards, policy, and delivery.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior