Senior Project Manager, Roads & Highways
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Roads & Highways to join their Transportation team in Vancouver, BC. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the Vancouver 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, the 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. The role offers a growth-oriented leadership opportunity for a Senior Project Manager who wants to help shape GFT’s presence in British Columbia. This role offers the ability to build local client relationships, mentor a growing Vancouver team, and influence the direction of GFT’s Western Canada roads and highways practice.
Requirements
- University Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree.
- P.Eng. designation required.
- 10+ years of related project experience.
- Experience in a project management or in a technical lead capacity for clients.
- Familiarity with roadway design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, 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.
- Demonstrated full life-cycle project leadership, from kickoff through design, approvals, tender, construction and close-out.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in BRT, LRT including intermodal transit facilities an asset.
- Familiarity and experience with various delivery models and P3 projects is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Function as a project manager or team lead on roads and highways projects.
- Participate in and support pursuit and business development efforts.
- Nurture and develop client relationships.
- Prepare project management plans and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements, including TAC, BC MoTT, MMCD, and other relevant municipal and provincial standards.
- 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
- Access to technical specialists
- Access to project delivery tools
- Access to QA/QC processes
- Access to pursuit resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
