Executive Leader for Rail and Transit Projects

3 weeks ago


Mississauga, Ontario, Canada GHD Full time

Position Overview:

Become a part of a leading global professional services firm dedicated to addressing significant global challenges in water, energy, and urban development.

Ideal Candidate:

We are in search of a Senior Director of Rail and Transit Infrastructure Projects to enhance our Rail/Transit division. This role is crucial for the advancement and expansion of GHD's Transit/Rail sector.

This is an exceptional opportunity for motivated and passionate individuals eager to face challenges in their professional journey. We provide a chance to join a thriving, employee-owned organization that prioritizes quality and client satisfaction in a professional setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Overseeing cross-functional teams for both preliminary and detailed design phases of linear infrastructure projects, serving as Project Manager or Project Director.
  2. Assuming full responsibility for project management from proposal initiation to project completion, including team management, subcontractor coordination, budget oversight, scheduling, quality assurance, safety protocols, and ensuring client satisfaction.
  3. Collaborating with GHD Design and the design team, which may include international members.
  4. Addressing contractor inquiries, reviewing shop drawings, and conducting site visits during construction as necessary.
  5. Preparing, monitoring, and managing project budgets.
  6. Engaging with clients and participating in business development and promotional initiatives for the organization.

Qualifications:

  1. Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario.
  2. Possession of PMP certification or actively pursuing it.
  3. Experience with Regional Municipalities or Local Transit Agencies.
  4. Minimum of 15 years of project management experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams, particularly in Bus Rapid Transit and/or Light Rail Transit Projects.
  5. Experience in alternative project delivery methods (P3, DB, PDB) and managing collaborative arrangements with contractors and consultants.
  6. Experience with alliance delivery models is highly advantageous.

Reporting Structure:

  1. Reports to the Rail and Transit Lead in Ontario.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we value individual contributions and recognize the strength that a varied workforce brings. GHD is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.



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