Gannett Fleming

Senior Project Manager – Rail & Transit

Gannett Fleming • $160K — $210K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario
  • 15+ years of experience in rail, transit, or major infrastructure
  • Experience managing large multidisciplinary projects
  • Strong knowledge of project delivery models like Design-Bid-Build and DBFM
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Direct experience with major Canadian transit projects.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Project Manager for major rail and transit infrastructure projects
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams throughout all project phases
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and resources
  • Maintain client relationships with transit agencies and municipalities
  • Oversee project governance and stakeholder engagement
  • Manage project financial performance including invoicing and contract administration
  • Provide strategic guidance for Alternative Delivery projects.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment (in-person and remote)
  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO)
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Focus on professional development with training opportunities
  • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Full Job Description

The Senior Project Manager, Transit & Rail will support the delivery of major rail and transit infrastructure programs across the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario. The successful candidate will provide leadership for multidisciplinary teams delivering planning, design, procurement, and construction support services for commuter rail, subway, light rail, and related transportation infrastructure projects.

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role on some of Canada's most significant transit investments, working closely with clients, project partners, and technical specialists to achieve successful project outcomes.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Serve as Project Manager for major rail and transit infrastructure projects, acting as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams through planning, preliminary design, detailed design, procurement, construction support, and project closeout phases.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery.Develop and maintain strong client relationships with transit agencies, municipalities, transportation authorities, and infrastructure owners.
  • Lead project governance activities, including executive reporting, steering committee presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, contract administration, change management, and profitability.
  • Oversee preparation and review of technical deliverables, design packages, specifications, construction cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments.
  • Coordinate internal and external technical disciplines, including civil, structural, utilities, systems, environmental, geotechnical, and construction services.
  • Provide strategic guidance during procurement and delivery phases for Alternative Delivery projects, including Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build, Alliance, and DBFM projects.
  • Support business development initiatives, proposal preparation, client engagement, and pursuit strategy development.Mentor junior and intermediate project managers and technical staff.Foster a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What you will bring to our firm:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and registration in Ontario.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience delivering rail, transit, transportation, or major infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrated experience managing large multidisciplinary rail and transit projects through planning, design, procurement, and construction phases.
  • Proven experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and stakeholder interfaces.
  • Strong understanding of major project delivery models including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Alliance, and DBFM.
  • Experience working with agencies and stakeholders such as Metrolinx, TTC, Infrastructure Ontario, MTO, municipalities, conservation authorities, and utility owners.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex client relationships.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and leadership skills.
  • Experience delivering successful, profitable projects while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
  • Experience serving as an Owner's Representative, Technical Advisor, Program Manager, or Design Manager on major rail and transit programs.
  • Direct experience on subway, commuter rail, LRT, GO Expansion, Ontario Line, SSE, YNSE, or comparable mega-projects.
  • Experience managing projects exceeding $100 million in capital value.
  • Design-build, Alliance, or other alternative delivery experience.
  • Demonstrated success in business development, proposal leadership, and client account management.
What we prefer you bring:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
Compensation: The salary range for this role is $160,000.00 - $210,000.00. 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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About Gannett Fleming

Gannett Fleming is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services, including planning, design, and construction management. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Gannett Fleming works with clients in a variety of industries, including transportation, water, and energy. The company has completed projects all over the world, including the Panama Canal expansion and the New York City subway system. Gannett Fleming is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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