Civil Manager, Road Design

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Job Description

AECOM Markham is hiring a Design Manager – Transportation on our Municipal Roads Design Team.

Are you an experienced design professional with a passion for delivering impactful transportation projects? AECOM is seeking a Design Manager to lead and coordinate municipal road design initiatives in Ontario.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, receiving broad strategic direction and setting goals accordingly.
• Engage with senior management and navigate complex issues with tact, professionalism, and strong negotiation skills.

• Provide oversight and direction for engineering production activities within a growing operating unit.

• Manage portfolio of clients with multiple projects
• Manage all phases of projects (from beginning to close out)
• Manage projects and provide civil leadership including project team direction, co-ordination, monitoring schedules and budgets
• Communicate with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and the public
• Assign, direct, and review work undertaken by technical staff to ensure that projects are completed to a high degree of accuracy and quality, and on budget
• Project management responsibilities including financial, schedule, and scope management of projects
• Perform business development and marketing activities to current and potential clients in order to generate future business
• Directs staff to operate and minimize exposure to risks and claims
• Lead preparation of Proposals and Requests for Qualifications
• Manage staff for technical project activities, assist with staff development, and provide input and recommendations relative to staff needs, performance, and remuneration

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of road design experience.
• P.Eng. designation in Ontario required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and provide guidance/mentoring to junior and intermediate project staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience delivering projects in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

• 10+ years of experience in the road design engineering field
• Knowledge of applicable design standards including those published by TAC and MTO
• Knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standards, and relevant GTHA Standard design requirements and Tender Documents for Unit Price Contracts
• Knowledge of Municipal Class EA process
• Experience with AutoCad (and Civ3D) and/or MicroStation/Bentley, and other roadway design software
• Outstanding communication and verbal skills, documentation and proposal writing skills
• Accountability for project budgets
• Excellent communication and team coordination skills, built over a career in infrastructure design and leadership.
• This position is municipally oriented, but experience with MTO as a project manager and lead design engineer will be considered

Additional Information

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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