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Roadway Leader and Senior Project Manager, Highways and Municipal Roads Jobs in Ottawa, Canada at GFT]
Position: Roadway Leader and Senior Project Manager, Highways and Municipal Roads )
Job Overview
GFT is seeking a Roadway Leader and Senior Project Manager, Highways and Municipal Roads to join our Transportation Practice in Ottawa. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring regular attendance at our Ottawa office.
Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Project Manager and/or Technical Lead for assignments ranging from small to large‑scale, from concept development through to delivery.
- Supervise and mentor technical staff in Ottawa and support the Toronto Roadway lead with mentorship of GTA staff.
- Support client and pipeline development for the City of Ottawa and Eastern Ontario municipalities.
- Act as capture manager for small to large‑scale proposals across multiple disciplines.
- Collaborate with internal Canadian and U.S. counterparts to execute workshare and staff resourcing.
- Track P&L performance, including personal and team utilization, net labour multiplier, and overall profitability in accordance with targets and business plans.
- Participate in professional societies, with leadership involvement preferred.
- Serve as the technical leader with respect to City of Ottawa standards, policy, and delivery.
- Prepare project management plans and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
- Maintain a close working relationship with all discipline leads, department heads, other project managers, project controls staff, and construction personnel.
- Maintain a high level of technical quality on the projects.
- Mentor project staff and participate in hiring processes.
- Provide effective and efficient management of day‑to‑day operations within the roads and highways team.
Required Qualifications
- A university degree in civil engineering or a related field.
- P.Eng. designation required.
- 15+ years of related project experience on municipal roadway projects.
- Experience in personnel management and mentoring.
- Familiarity with roadway design software (AutoCAD, Civil3D, Micro Station, Inroads, ORD).
- Technical excellence in civil & roadway design and experience applying City of Ottawa design standards and policies.
- Thorough understanding of the requirements and complexities of multi‑disciplinary project design and management, including utility coordination, construction staging, traffic management, public consultation, external agency approvals, coordination of sub‑consultants and design groups, schedule and budget control, quality control, construction administration and claims resolution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in BRT, LRT, including inter‑modal transit facilities.
- Experience in civil engineering support to aviation infrastructure.
- Experience integrating roadway, stormwater, sanitary, and water infrastructure into integrated tender drawings and specifications.
- Experience with public consultation and stakeholder management.
- Experience designing rural, northern, and remote roadways and infrastructure.
- Familiarity with various delivery models and P3 projects.
- A strong professional network in the Ottawa area and Eastern Ontario.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $ to $, dependent upon experience and geographic location.
- Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development with access to internal and external training programs and support of active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Location and Employment Status
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario
Employment Status:
Full‑time
Other Information
Sponsorship for Canadian work authorization is not available for this position.
No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Title: Roadway Leader and Senior Project Manager, Highways and Municipal Roads
Company: GFT]
Location: Ottawa, Canada
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