Senior Design Manager, Transit & Rail Facilities

Gannett Fleming Canada ULC, a GFT Company is seeking a Senior Design Manager for Transit and Rail Facilities in Toronto, ON! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto, ON office.

Working with the public transit team at GFT means shaping the future of transportation, delivering projects that improve mobility, safety, and accessibility for millions of passengers nationwide. Specializing in rail systems, bus rapid transit, and zero-emission mobility solutions, our experts combine deep technical knowledge with innovative thinking to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transit networks. Together, we're transforming urban landscapes, reducing environmental impact, and connecting communities through state-of-the-art public transportation infrastructure. Explore some of our signature public transit projects here. 

What you’ll be challenged to do:

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams in the design and delivery of complex transit and rail facility projects across North America.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Leading the design and coordination of large-scale transportation infrastructure including rail yards, maintenance facilities, and passenger stations.
• Overseeing project schedules, budgets, and quality assurance processes.
• Serving as the primary client liaison and point of contact for major transit agencies.
• Directing teams and subconsultants on Rail Facilities and Maintenance and design-build contracts.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, design packages, and procurement documents.
• Supporting business development and proposal efforts for transit and rail facility projects.
• Mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Coordinating with stakeholders, contractors, and public agencies.
• Facilitating design quality assurance and constructibility reviews.
• Managing all phases of project delivery from planning through close-out

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity 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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Toronto, ON
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.