Rail Project Director

Join to apply for the Rail Project Director role at Arup.Joining Arup. Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.Our rail business in Canada is characterized by major projects with design-build/progressive design-build/alliance delivery models. We are looking to add an additional Project Director to our leadership team to help lead these priority rail pursuits in Canada. You would lead Arup’s pursuit, including preparation of responses to RFQs and RFPs, commercial negotiations, and collaborative behavior assessment. This role will include coordinating and collaborating with a large multi-firm design team and interface with our contractor clients and collaborators.The opportunityAct as the Bid and Project Director of the Arup for major rail project work.Occupy a Key Individual position in the Alliance team.Provide guidance and leadership to our large multidisciplinary project team, with a particular emphasis on rail systems and stations. This work will impact live train operations and multistorey buildings above and adjacent to the Works.Undertake high level stakeholder engagement with TTC, City of Toronto, Provincial government Ministries, Agencies and other public bodies.Build out and strengthen the project team and enhance technical skills.Provide technical mentoring to the current and future team by sharing technical knowledge and best practices in railway engineering.Deliver a high-quality project on time and within budget, while achieving appropriate margins for Arup.You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.Is this role right for you?Bachelor’s degree in engineeringMinimum of 20 years with 5 years’ experience delivering rail projects in a collaborative delivery modelP.Eng in Ontario or equivalentProven experience leading detailed design for large multi-disciplinary underground rail projects and programs, in Canada and internationallyProcurement of passenger rail projects through alternative project delivery contractsUnderstanding of underground passenger rail systems including track, signaling, communication and powerUnderstanding of complex underground works and tunneling in a dense urban environmentPlease note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.What We Offer YouAt Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is 260,000 to 330,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.Diversity and Inclusion - Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. We are committed to UN SDGs and equitable spaces and systems. Our internal networks support inclusive culture.Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations. We acknowledge this land and its people and strive to strengthen our relationships with this land and itsTreaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.Our Application ProcessWe will be reviewing candidates on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round. A member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly if you advance.Arup is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individuals. Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, color, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age, creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation.Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr