Senior Project Manager, Municipal Roads

Job Description

<p><b>Senior Project Manager, Municipal Roads</b> at <b>GFT</b></p>
<p>GFT is seeking a <b>Senior Project Manager, Municipal Roads</b> to join our Transportation Practice in the <b>Greater Ottawa Area</b>. This role follows a hybrid work model.</p>
<p>GFT has shaped infrastructure and improved communities since 1915, delivering innovative, sustainable, and equitable engineering practices. We understand people desire convenient mobility options that work for their needs and provide the freedom to get to where they want to go when they want. Transportation networks move goods efficiently, and as our world becomes more interconnected, transportation remains the underlying fabric propelling communities forward.</p>
<h3>What You Will Do</h3>
<ul>
<li>Function as a project manager or team lead on municipal roadway projects.</li>
<li>Support pursuit and business development efforts while nurturing and developing client relationships.</li>
<li>Prepare project management plans and manage scope, schedule, and budget.</li>
<li>Maintain a close working relationship with discipline leads, department heads, other project managers, project controls staff, and construction personnel.</li>
<li>Maintain a high level of technical quality on the projects.</li>
<li>Mentor project staff and participate in hiring processes.</li>
<li>Provide effective and efficient management of day-to-day operations within the roads and highways team.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Education & Experience</h3>
<ul>
<li>10+ years of related project experience on municipal roadway projects in Ontario and the Ottawa area.</li>
<li>P.Eng. designation required.</li>
<li>Direct experience in a project management capacity with the City of Ottawa.</li>
<li>University degree in civil engineering or related field.</li>
<li>Familiarity with roadway design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Inroads, ORD).</li>
<li>Technical excellence in civil and roadway design.</li>
<li>Thorough understanding of multi-disciplinary project requirements and complexities (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).</li>
</ul>
<h3>What We Prefer You Bring</h3>
<ul>
<li>Experience in BRT and LRT including intermodal transit facilities is an asset.</li>
<li>Familiarity with various delivery models and P3 projects is an asset.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.</li>
<li>Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.</li>
<li>Tax-deferred retirement plan.</li>
<li>Competitive paid time off (PTO) accrual.</li>
<li>Tuition reimbursement for continued education.</li>
<li>Commitment to professional development and support for active participation in professional organizations.</li>
<li>Incentive compensation for eligible positions.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Company Overview</h3>
<p>GFT, a privately held AEC firm, innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships. With over a century of experience, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives.</p>
<h3>Equal Opportunity Employer</h3>
<p>GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or other characteristics protected by law.</p>
<p>Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada • Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Employment Status: Full-Time</p>
<h3>Job Details</h3>
<ul>
<li>Seniority level: Mid-Senior level</li>
<li>Employment type: Full-time</li>
<li>Job function: Project Management and Information Technology</li>
<li>Industries: Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Architecture and Planning</li>
</ul>
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