Senior Project Director, Transit Planning

Senior Project Director, Transit Planning 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by CIMA+. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$186,760.00/yr - CA$200,000.00/yr Job Description CIMA+’s Transportation team has created a reputation for excellence by delivering thousands of projects over the past 30 years. Our engineers lead projects of any complexity and scale. We take a holistic approach that promotes sustainable growth and resilient communities, integrating all modes of transportation. We seek a senior leader in Ontario transit planning with experience leading Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) projects and extensive contacts with transit agencies, municipalities, and consulting industry. Reporting to the Vice‑President of Transportation Ontario, you will support growth initiatives in the transit planning market with a focus on TPAP and BRT markets, identifying upcoming projects, defining bid strategies, and leading project delivery. This role can be based in any of our Ontario offices, including Mississauga, Burlington, Bowmanville, London, Kitchener, and Ottawa. Key Responsibilities Strengthen, expand, lead and inspire the team of professionals, technicians and support staff, focusing on transit planning. Develop and implement business development strategies to support growth in Ontario. Define bid strategies and lead proposals elaboration (technical and financial). Lead and manage transit planning projects from light assignments to large, complex multidisciplinary projects. Support large transit projects as a discipline lead when required. Oversee and supervise project teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors. Recruit and build a mobility and transit practice. Mentor junior project managers and staff. Participate in overall business development, marketing initiatives and cross‑business opportunities. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred). Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) from Professional Engineers Ontario. Registered Professional Planner (RPP) from Ontario Professional Planners Institute. Minimum of 10 years of experience in transit planning. In‑depth knowledge of transit systems and the Ontario transit market. Proven experience managing cross‑functional teams and interacting with a wide range of stakeholders in TPAP projects. Strong financial acumen, managing budgets, procurement and contracts. Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making and negotiation skills. Strong communication skills, written and verbal, presenting complex information clearly. Strategic‑minded, creating strong partnerships across the company and industry. Benefits Comprehensive Group Benefits from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week. Employee and Family Assistance Program. Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution. Annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees as an employee‑owned company. Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode. Work/Life balance policy across Canada. 3‑5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience. Tailored training to improve existing skills. Additional Information At CIMA+, compensation is based on experience, skills, and qualifications while maintaining internal equity. The salary level may vary based on your profile. CIMA+ uses an applicant‑tracking system with an automated match score feature, but this score is not used to screen or select applicants. Hiring decisions are made through human review. Equal Employment Opportunity Ethics and integrity are fundamental to CIMA+. We are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for all candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socioeconomic status, or background. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and visible minorities, and encourage completion of the self‑identification form. Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Civil Engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr