Job Description
At Burnside the difference is our people. Our employees are our greatest asset and by encouraging continuous growth and supporting personal development our organization benefits from the increased skill and leadership capacity that results.We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Transit Group. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of transit/rail design experience. The Transit Group is involved on projects which include all types and sizes of Transit infrastructure including: new and redeveloped Transit Stations and related rail corridor improvements, parking lot expansions, environmental assessments, large scale Design-Build opportunities and others as required. Consideration will also be given for Project Managers with multi-discipline experience on other municipal infrastructure projects.As a member of our Transit team, you will work collaboratively with other Project Managers and Engineers under the direction of the Transit Manager on a variety of transit related projects including commuter or passenger rail system elements and rail, city infrastructure and roadways.Preferred Candidate Profile+A diverse civil engineering background managing transit related projectsMinimum 10 years of experience working on transit and rail related projectsDemonstrated project management and consulting expertiseStrong client management and facilitation skillsThe RoleThe position will involve carrying out the following tasks:Project and client management services relating primarily to transit related public sector projects.Proposal preparation and coordination.Preparation and tracking of project budgets and schedules.Facilitating approvals from commenting agencies.Business development and ability to foster long-term client relationships.Lead multi-discipline teams to complete transit related design packages.Directing / coordinating the preparation of design drawings and documents for transit facility and infrastructure projects.Collecting, monitoring and evaluating design submissions, cost estimates, and construction schedules from contractors, public agencies, utility companies, and designer.Ensuring continuity of projects through design, tender and construction phases.Ability to mentor and further develop junior and intermediate professionals.Professional Knowledge & QualificationsThe following qualifications, experience and skills are required:Good multi-disciplinary knowledge of transit related infrastructure with ability to provide a strategic overview of projects.Technical knowledge of light, commuter, or passenger rail facilities, including knowledge in the interactions of rail, municipal infrastructure and roadways.BRT design and operations experience is considered an asset.Experience overseeing and coordinating sub-consultants, procurement, design, construction and commissioning.Strong Client and Stakeholder relation skills.Eng for more than five (5) years.Professional experience related to the full range of infrastructure delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design Build (DB), Advanced Public Private Partnerships (P3) and Alternative Finance and Procurement (AFP) models;Interest in supporting initiatives associated with Excellent documentation, proposal and report writing skillsWhy Choose Burnside?Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a family of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.We offer:A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practicesFlexible working hours and office locations, including work at home opportunitiesA competitive compensation and benefits packageRSP company matching planCareer growth and professional development opportunitiesPerformance-driven profit sharingRecruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referralsA welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environmentWe are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.Why Choose Burnside?Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.We offer:A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practicesFlexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunitiesA competitive compensation and benefits packageRSP company matching planCareer growth and professional development opportunitiesPotential for performance-driven bonusingRecruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referralsA welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environmentWe are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.Company Profile – More about us:Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private, Indigenous, and International sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with ten office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines including air and noise, asset management, buildings, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage and peer review, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, transit, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.