Program Manager, Transit & Rail

GFT is looking to hire a Program Manager - Transit to join our Transit & Rail Practice or CBG Team in Toronto! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto office.

About GFT Transit & Rail 

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:

This position requires an effective leader who can plan, organize, and execute a program consisting of multiple engineering and architectural projects supporting major transit clients.

The Program Manager will develop and maintain contacts with client staff and executives to develop leads and sustain relationships. They will assist in identifying project managers and project team members, coordinate strategy, technical writing, and fee development for effective proposals. This individual will mentor project team members and foster a working environment where project staff will work together cooperatively to deliver projects on-time and on-budget.

GFT’s program offers planning, engineering, assessment, testing, and commissioning services and extensive experience in rail and bus systems, transit facilities, and civil and structural infrastructure.

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

• Effectively GFT workflows and processes to perform go / no-go decisions, secure project resources, complete proposals, develop contracts, maintain project records, monitor project, bill clients, collect receivables, and close out.
• Responsible for overall program execution, client satisfaction, achievement of project and quality management plan goals and effectively positions for future and add on work assignments.
• Works effectively with project team leaders and support staff to monitor and control projects to achieve financial target metrics for all projects.
• Mentors and coaches project team members and provide constructive feedback on team member performance.
• Ensures projects are executed to meet or exceed client expectations while meeting industry standard of care.
• Works with client organization staff and Client Service Leader (CSL) to identify, develop, and propose on future work assignments.
• May manage direct reports consisting of architects, scientists and/or engineers which may or may not be directly working on the Program.
• May manage a team, and if so, will manage scope, schedule, quality and budget, ensuring discipline leads and support staff submit accurate, on-time deliverables within budget.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business or related field required. 
• 15 or more years’ experience in Transportation program experience. 
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• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

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™ 

GFT 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 of GFT.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Employment Status: Full-Time

Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

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