Project Manager, Transportation Engineering

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Due to continuing growth in our Transportation practice, we are seeking a Transportation Project Manager for our Edmonton office. This position will be integral in the development and growth of GHD's Transport practice in Alberta.

This is an 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 and client-focused.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver GHD’s projects to budget, schedule, and quality standards; provide overall supervision and project management leadership during the full project life cycle.
• Support on GHD’s Alberta business development and market strategies, engage in partnering discussions and preparation of proposals and technical pursuits
• Lead GHD’s project-related Client relationships; attend weekly design and progress meetings, as required
• Support in building/implementing a business strategy to successfully grow and deliver the existing roads and highways business within Alberta and for the Western Canada Region.
• Monitor project schedules, coordinate and maintain contact with sub-consultants, municipalities, utility companies, railways and Clients, and assist with contract administration, as assigned
• Oversee and contribute to conceptual, preliminary and detailed design including coordination of engineering disciplines and supervision of drawing production
• Work with GHD production team on resource management, schedules and budgets in the preparation of proposals
• Accountable to client and contractor questions, review shop drawings and attend sites during construction, as required.
• Preparate and negotiate contract documents, liaise with internal Contract Management / Legal team
• Liaise with Alberta clients, participate in business development and promotional activities for the company

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of transportation engineering experience with at least 4 of those in a project management role
• Ability to work across multi-disciplinary transport projects, from roads to transit
• Strong project management experience on various transportation projects, ideally within Alberta
• Proven experience in winning and delivering engineering services for road and highway projects in varying size and complexity, from planning through construction
• Familiar with Alberta Transportation and/or City of Edmonton guidelines, specifications, and procedures
• Professional Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Strong understanding of road and highway planning, design, and construction
• Hold a Professional License(s) in the Province of Alberta, or eligibility

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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