Project Manager - Transportation Design

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R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) has an opening for a knowledgeable, result-driven and enthusiastic Project Manager / Senior Transportation Design Engineer with a minimum of 8 years of experience to join our expanding transportation team. This position will work out of one of our Greater Toronto Area (GTA) offices such as: Mississauga, Hamilton or Guelph.
As a member of our Transportation Group, you will work under the direction of a Vice President of Transportation Design GTA on a variety of road design projects from feasibility studies through construction for both public and private sector clients.
The team specializes in road design and environmental assessments across a wide geographic area. Our projects vary in scope, from small road enhancements to large-scale regional road improvements and other transportation infrastructure, including roundabouts, Active Transportation, and Complete Streets engineering. We support our clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, from concept to completion.
This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in transportation by joining a dynamic team that tackles challenging projects. In return, we offer excellent rewards and benefits.
What to expect?
Working closely with the Vice President of Transportation Design – GTA, you will play a key role in advancing our public sector transportation design practice. This position involves managing a variety of transportation infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, and trails for public sector clients, as well as supporting major road designs for private sector clients.
This role is ideal for a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, adaptive, and innovative environment. You should be confident in your ability to integrate into collaborative project teams and adept at managing competing priorities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join and help lead a dynamic team of transportation designers and engineers.
The Role
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Vice President, Transportation Design – GTA, this position will be responsible for proposal preparation, project management and delivery of projects, working with and leading a team of professionals (engineers, technologists and technicians) in the following service areas:

• Road, highway and multi-use trail detail design;
• Active Transportation and Complete Streets detail design;
• Transportation Class Environmental Assessment studies;
• Project tender preparation and construction administration;
• Traffic management plans for construction;
• Project feasibility, utility management and cost estimates;
• Constructability reviews, and
• Design standards reviews.
  

As a Project Manager within the organization, you will have responsibilities that include the following:

• Establishing appropriate scope, budget and timelines for deliverables; and work with teams, throughout the Burnside offices, to implement project delivery;
• Prepare and seal transportation designs and technical reports;
• Provide client management for projects;
• Managing project performance, including staff utilization, profitability and accounts receivable;
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of project deliverables to meet the clients’ needs;
• Provide technical mentorship to transportation designers, engineers and technical staff and participate actively and formally in their development plans;
• Provide technical advice to other service sectors and teams;
• Assist in client development and prepare proposals; and
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Professional Knowledge & Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a transportation professional with a minimum of 8 years of experience with the following qualifications, experience and skills:

• A registered professional engineer in Ontario, or eligible to be licensed in Ontario;
• Experience as a project manager for transportation design projects, including class environmental assessment studies, detail designs and contract administration;
• Expertise in transportation design applications including AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation Inroads;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal / team player, organizational and analytical skills;
• Experience mentoring staff;
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite of programs;
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects concurrently; and
• A valid Ontario driver’s license and vehicle.
  

Why Choose Burnside?
Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.
We Offer

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
• Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• RSP company matching plan
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Potential for performance-driven bonusing
• Wellbeing benefit
• Active social committees
• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment
  

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.
Company Profile – More About Us
Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.
We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private and Indigenous sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with ten office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.
Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines beyond our core civil engineering focus including air and noise, asset management, building sciences, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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