GFT is looking to hire a Program Manager - Transitto join our Transit & Rail Practice or CBG Team in Toronto! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto office.
What you99ll be challenged to do:
This position requires an effective leader who can plan, organize, and execute a program consisting of multiple engineering and architectural projects supporting major transit clients.
The Program Manager will develop and maintain contacts with client staff and executives to develop leads and sustain relationships. They will assist in identifying project managers and project team members, coordinate strategy, technical writing, and fee development for effective proposals. This individual will mentor project team members and foster a working environment where project staff will work together cooperatively to deliver projects on-time and on-budget.
GFT99s program offers planning, engineering, assessment, testing, and commissioning services and extensive experience in rail and bus systems, transit facilities, and civil and structural infrastructure.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Effectively GFT workflows and processes to perform go / no-go decisions, secure project resources, complete proposals, develop contracts, maintain project records, monitor project, bill clients, collect receivables, and close out.
- Responsible for overall program execution, client satisfaction, achievement of project and quality management plan goals and effectively positions for future and add on work assignments.
- Works effectively with project team leaders and support staff to monitor and control projects to achieve financial target metrics for all projects.
- Mentors and coaches project team members and provide constructive feedback on team member performance.
- Ensures projects are executed to meet or exceed client expectations while meeting industry standard of care.
- Works with client organization staff and Client Service Leader (CSL) to identify, develop, and propose on future work assignments.
- May manage direct reports consisting of architects, scientists and/or engineers which may or may not be directly working on the Program.
- May manage a team, and if so, will manage scope, schedule, quality and budget, ensuring discipline leads and support staff submit accurate, on-time deliverables within budget.
What you will bring to our firm:
- Bachelor99s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business or related field required.
- 15 or more years99 experience in Transportation program experience.
What we prefer you bring:
- Master99s degree or extensive large transportation program ($100M+) experience.
- 10 years supervisory/management experience.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
Compensation:The salary range for this role is $152,000.00 - $240,000.00. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement Savings Plan.
- 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.
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Employment Status: Full-Time
Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.
No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.
Local candidates will be given preference.
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