AtkinsRéalis

Project Director - Highways

AtkinsRéalis$100K — $130K *
Transportation
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 20+ years of experience in roads and highways design
  • 10+ years as design lead, deputy project manager, or project manager
  • Registered Professional Engineer with PEO
  • CAPM/PMP designation is a plus
  • Proficient in CAD and ORD/Civil3D software

Responsibilities

  • Engage in business strategy development and client relations with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario
  • Lead and manage multidisciplinary highways and transportation projects
  • Oversee proposal preparation and fee estimates
  • Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior staff
  • Perform quality control on project deliverables

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on major projects for diverse clients
  • Focus on work-life balance
  • Wide array of learning and development opportunities
  • Flexible benefits and employee share plan
  • Health and safety-centered work environment
Full Job Description
Job Description

Project Director - Highways

Location - Toronto, ON

This position can be based out of any of our Ontario offices (Toronto, Vaughan, Ottawa, Sudbury) or elsewhere in Ontario with the flexibility to work remotely.

Your role within the team:
  • Business Strategy Development: Engaging in business/relationship development and client liaison activities, in particular with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario; and assist the Manager in achieving the objectives of the Transportation Infrastructure Department.
  • Project Management: Lead and manage multidisciplinary highways/transportation projects as Project Manager, or Technical Lead; deal directly with clients on project scope, schedule and budget; monitor project completion and contract compliance.
  • Proposal Preparation: Lead/Participate in and oversee the preparation of proposals and fee estimates.
  • Mentoring and Quality Control: Technical leadership to build and maintain team practices and development; support collaboration across disciplines; provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians to ensure technical adequacy of all work; review work and complete quality control procedures.


Why chooseAtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:
  • The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
  • An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
  • A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
  • Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
  • A work environment focused on health and safety.


The ideal candidate:
  • Extensive Experience: 20+ years of relative experience in roads and highways design and 10+ years of experience as a design lead, deputy project manager or project manager.
  • Professional Credentials: Registered Professional Engineer with PEO; CAPM/PMP designation is an asset.
  • Technical Proficiency: Skilled in office productivity, project accounting, project management and personnel management software; working knowledge of CAD and ORD/Civil3D software.
  • Design Standards Knowledge: Working knowledge of application of TAC Geometric Design Guidelines, MTO highway design, OTM, OPSD, and other design standards as required.
  • Soft Skills and Flexibility: Strong communication, presentation, and time management skills; ability to manage multiple projects concurrently; team management and delegation skills; willingness to travel for short-term assignments within Ontario/Canada.


Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

About AtkinsRéalis

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's approximately 40,000 employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions. SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.

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