Senior Project Manager - Transportation Engineering

Arcadis is seeking a talented Project Manager, Transportation Engineering for our dynamic Ottawa office. We are looking for a project manager with a background in road and transit projects in Ontario. Experience in some or all of Environmental Assessments, preliminary design, detailed design, transportation planning, traffic management, and traffic engineering would be an asset.

This role will entail the utilization of skills in leadership, business development and client interaction. As a Project Manager you will be asked to assist in growing and maintaining the business. This is an ideal opportunity for someone eager to take your professional portfolio to the next level and have a deeper and impactful role as a strategic member of the practice in Arcadis.

Working within our Design & Engineering teams, you'll create some of the world’s most iconic and ground-breaking structures and spaces that transform the world around us, from making journeys easier to opening public places that bring people together.

We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization and digitization trends are requiring today’s mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the world’s growing population. We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods

Role accountabilities:

• Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager on transportation-infrastructure projects such as Class Environmental Assessments, TPAP, preliminary designs, detailed designs, intersection, or corridor improvement studies.
• Transportation Engineering task lead for large-scale projects
• Review of preliminary and detailed design drawings, reviewing and supporting report-writing (e.g. Environmental Study Report, traffic studies, technical reports), proposal writing
• Manage staff productivity and utilization
• Mentor staff and project teams
• Supervise staff and participate directly in the completion of projects; 
• Foster a spirit of enthusiasm and client focus
• Lead and direct business development activities in Ottawa and GTHA
• Project coordination between other design disciplines, management of project schedule and budget
• Client liaison
• Participation in the management of the Transportation Group in the Ottawa Office

• Bachelor’s University Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• 5+ years of Project Management experience  as well as 8+ years of Transportation Engineering
• Roadway preliminary or detailed design experience
• P.Eng. (Eligible for Membership with PEO) preferred
• Experience with City of Ottawa, MTO, Region of Peel, York Region, Durham Region and Halton Region are an asset
• Experience with preliminary and detailed design of intersections, arterial roads, highways and freeways (alignments, geometrics, staging, traffic management, roadside safety)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, InRoads and Civil3D an asset 
• Understanding of traffic engineering principles
• Familiarity with Ottawa and/or GTHA market conditions, public and private sector client base in and around Ottawa/ GTHA
• Familiar with contract administration, construction inspection and preparation of reports
• Ability to work independently as well as in groups with a demonstrated ability to manage projects, project teams, and clients
• Excellent technical verbal and written communication skills are expected
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic with a strong desire to succeed
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with commitment to excellence and high quality work
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Additional information

As part of Arcadis' selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer (as applicable under law). These could include work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification and driver’s license record.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Arcadis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability.

Join Arcadis. Create a legacy.

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