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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

Effectively manage 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business or related field required.
15 or more years’ experience in Transportation program experience.

Skills

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.

Location

Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-Time

Experience Level

15 or more years’ experience in Transportation program experience.
10 years supervisory/management experience.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business or related field required.
Master’s degree or extensive large transportation program ($100M+) experience.

Salary/Compensations

$152,000.00 - $240,000.00

Benefits

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.

About the Company

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™

Equal Opportunity

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.