Transit Design Manager

Mott MacDonald•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$126,000 - CA$154,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mott MacDonald is currently seeking an experienced professional with a demonstrated capability in the design management of transit projects to join our team in Vancouver. In this position, you will have the opportunity to continue your professional development by working on some of the most exciting transportation projects in the region and help grow our Urban Transit Mobility portfolio. We are interested in hearing from enthusiastic and talented individuals who enjoy problem solving. You will contribute to the Mott MacDonald team through thoughtful delivery of planning and design deliverables in the transportation sector, collaboration and developing junior staff, and contributing to Mott MacDonald’s commitment to excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, preferably in electrical, controls, or systems engineering
At least 10 years of industry experience in the transit, transportation buildings, or other transportation sector including experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and delivering complex infrastructure projects
Registration with P.Eng. and in good standing (or the ability to obtain a P.Eng designation in British Columbia within 12 months)
Demonstrated experience delivering transit or rail infrastructure project through planning, design, procurement, and implementation phases
Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, balancing technical, schedule, and stakeholder requirements
Demonstrated success delivering projects in fast paced and high-pressure environments while maintaining quality, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction
Strong client relationship management skills, particularly the ability to navigate challenging discussions, manage competing priorities, and successfully resolving complex project issues through negotiation and collaboration
Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, with a focus on identifying project risks early to develop creative and practical solutions
Experience with managing client expectations, facilitating consensus among diverse stakeholders, and influencing decision making in complex projects
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, business partners, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams
Familiarity with relevant industry standards and design criteria
Well-developed written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience mentoring and developing junior staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
Health, safety and wellbeing mindset in all that you do

Responsibilities

Leading the planning, organizing, coordination, and delivery of complex transit and urban mobility projects through all phase of project development, design, procurement, and implementation
Serving as the primary interface with clients, building trusted relationships, understanding client objectives, and ensuring successful project outcomes that align with technical, commercial, and operational requirement
Managing multidisciplinary project teams, providing leadership, direction, and decision-making to drive high-quality deliverables, effective collaboration, and project success
Leading discussions and negotiations with clients, stakeholders, partners, and project teams to resolve complex technical and delivery challenges while maintaining positive working relationships
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to establish and complete project deliverables on time and within budget
Coordinating and integrating the work of multiple engineering disciplines, consultants, and specialist teams to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with project objectives
Supporting the development of proposal responses
Supporting the maintenance of current industry standards and procedures
Acting as a role model and ambassador for Mott MacDonald, articulating and representing our brand, vision, and value proposition internally and externally
Participating in an innovative, challenging, collaborative and high performing work environment, which supports the use of digital tools and technology and fosters the Mott MacDonald values and culture