Project Manager- Track Engineer

With the continued growth in the Canadian Rail and Transit sector, Gannett Fleming is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Track Engineer to oversee and manage track engineering projects.

This dual role is ideal for dynamic candidates seeking a balance of project management and technical work.

You will be joining a collection of Transit and Rail experts providing professional services to Freight, Industrial, and Transit clients across North America.

The successful candidate will be responsible for client and design-team management, coordinating planning and design processes, and ensuring the successful execution of projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client and Design-Team Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication channels and successful collaboration.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate planning, design, and construction activities, ensuring the successful execution of projects from inception to completion.
• Technical Leadership: Utilize your technical expertise to develop plans, specifications, and construction estimate packages. Apply advanced skills in value engineering, cost estimating, risk assessment, and scheduling.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Provide expert opinions, deliver high-level reports, and present to diverse stakeholders.
• Project Management: Manage all aspects of the project, including scope development, contract negotiations, cost control, staff management, quality control, and cash management.
• Track Infrastructure Design: Lead the design and development for various transit systems, including urban transit, intercity transit, and heavy rail.
• Track Design Preparation: Prepare calculations, engineering design plans, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Project Coordination and Management: Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary project teams and data environments to ensure efficient collaboration.
• Quality Assurance and Control: Execute thorough quality review processes for project submittals to maintain high standards.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Actively manage the client's budget, schedule,and program for efficient resource allocation and adherence to project timelines. 
• Timely Project Delivery: Ensure the delivery of high-quality rail transportation projects on time, meeting client expectations and objectives.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop the technical and non-technical skillsets of junior track staff.
• Proposal: Contribute to and assist with the preparation of proposals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university (Civil Engineering preferred).
• Professional Engineer Designation (P. Eng.) is required.
• 8+ years of progressive track engineering and design experience in planning, designing, managing, and implementing rail and transit-related projects.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and development of Class I Railways, LRT, or Commuter Rail, including rail alignments, rail yards, special trackwork, junctions, and facilities.
• Understanding of track design relationships with systems engineering, drainage/SWM, structures, and utilities.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of Local Agency Codes and Standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Experience with Autodesk Civil3D and/or Bentley OpenRail preferred. MicroStation and InRoads/Rail Track (InRail) experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and high accuracy in work.
• Experience in design-build environments.
• Ability to work independently.

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred retirement plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required for this position. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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