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Project Director, Rail and Transit Infrastructure

GHD
Waterloo, ON, Canada
$20 an hour (estimated)
Full-time

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.

Who we are looking for :

Due to continuing growth in our Rail / Transit practice, we are seeking a Project Director, Rail and Transit Infrastructure .

This position will be integral in the development and growth of GHD's Transit / Rail practice.

This is a lifetime opportunity for individuals who are driven, passionate and looking to be challenged in their career development.

We offer an opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic employee-owned company, in a professional working environment that is quality-driven and client-focused.

Responsibilities :

  • Leading multi-disciplinary teams for preliminary and detail design for linear infrastructure projects and programs as a Project Manager or Project Director.
  • Taking ownership for all aspects of the management of projects from proposal to close-out, including managing teams, sub-consultants, budgets, schedule, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
  • Interfaces with GHD Design and design team (potentially located internationally)
  • Accountable to contractor questions, reviews shop drawings and attends sites during construction as required
  • Prepare, track and administer project budgets
  • Liaises with clients, participates in business development and promotional activities for the company.

What You will bring to the team :

  • Registered P. Eng in Ontario
  • Be accredited with PMP certification (or working towards)
  • Experience working for Regional Municipalities or Local Transit Agencies
  • 15+ years of project management experience on multi-discipline engineering teams with experience in Bus Rapid Transit and / or Light Rail Transit Projects
  • Project Delivery in an alternate project delivery (P3, DB, PDB), and experience in managing teaming arrangements with contractors and consultants
  • Experience a project through alliance delivery model is highly desirable

Reports to :

Rail and Transit Lead in Ontario

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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