Project Manager Transportation Planning

**Division**:
Transportation

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

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**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Manager, Transportation Planning, the Project Manager, Transportation Planning will be responsible for leading environmental assessment projects and other transportation/ traffic related studies/initiatives, within the Transportation Planning Group.

**Education**:

- Post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning.
- Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering or Planning is an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education, experience and qualifications may be considered.

**Knowledge**:

- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required in the areas of:

- Environmental Assessments (EA)
- Project Management
- Transportation Site Impact Assessment studies
- Road Safety and Operational studies
- People Leadership - directs/manages consultants and provides guidance and support staff
- Effective Communication: Oral (presentation) & written (reports, memos, response letters, etc.)
- Additionally, experience working with traffic count and traffic safety data.
- Knowledge of travel demand forecasting using available relevant computer modelling along with the ability to extract and utilize information from transportation models for various transportation projects is highly preferred.
- Professional designation is required (one of the following): Licensed Professional Engineer (P. Eng), Certified Professional Planner or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET).
- Computer literacy in MS project or Primavera is an asset.
- Knowledge of transportation planning and traffic analysis related methods, using available relevant computer software (e.g. Synchro, VISSIM, EMME, and HCS).
- Working knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS), MTO Geometric Design Standards, MTO Roadside Safety Manual, TAC Geometric Design Guidelines, Ontario Traffic Manual (Book 7 - Temporary Conditions) and all applicable legislation and regulations (Occupational Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Municipal Act, etc.), and applicable contract law.
- Strong Project Management/Leadership skills, with experience participating as a key person within the team in a growing and diverse transportation planning practice.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

**Responsibilities**:

- _Leads the development of Niagara Region’s Transportation Planning Studies and assists area municipalities by leading to completion, complex environmental assessments. Ensures Regional interests related to developing front-facing Regional roads are maintained. Leads and/or participates in the implementation of relevant projects such as, _complete streets, vision zero, shared mobility and way findings. _(60% of time)_
- Project lead for various transportation environmental assessment & development charges projects and other transportation/ traffic studies/initiatives.
- Develops project scope, terms of reference, and the Request for Proposal documents.
- Analyzes and evaluates proposals from transportation consultants for purposes of retaining their services.
- Manages the activities and performance of staff and project consultants, providing work direction, ensuring proper due diligence and compliance.
- Sets objective for project team that align with divisional / department goals and objectives.
- Assigns tasks/projects, determining methods and procedures to be used, resolving problems, and ensuring results are achieved.
- Monitors performance of third party services and completes consult