Vice President of Transportation Design - Mississauga, Canada - RJ Burnside

RJ Burnside

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

What to expect?

Working closely with the Senior Vice President and team members from various offices, you will assist in further developing the public sector transportation planning practice.

The position is responsible for managing a team of professionals providing services for a range of transportation design and construction projects including roads, highways and trails for public sector clients.

This role is best suited for someone who is highly motivated and excels at working in a fast pace, adaptive and innovative environment.

You would bring confidence in your ability to integrate into collaborative project teams and be able to manage competing priorities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join and help lead a dynamic team of transportation designers and engineers.

The Role
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Transportation, this position will be responsible for business development, proposal preparation, project management and delivery of projects to support a team of professionals (engineers, technologists, and technicians) in the following service areas:

Road, highway and multi-use trail detail design;
Transportation class environmental assessment studies;
Project tender preparation and construction administration;
Traffic management plans for construction;
Project feasibility, utility management and cost estimates;
Constructability reviews, and
Design standards reviews.

As a senior professional within the organization, you will have responsibilities that include the following:

Lead or support project/client managers in establishing appropriate scope, budget and timelines for deliverables; and work with teams, throughout the offices, to implement delivery;
Managing a business unit financial performance, including staff utilization, profitability and accounts receivable;
Ensure quality and timely delivery of project deliverables to meet the clients' needs;
Serve as project manager or senior project manager on strategic projects;
Provide mentorship and training to a team of transportation planners, engineers and technical staff and participate actively and formally in their development plans;
Participate in the development of the GTA transportation team business plan;
Provide technical advice to other service sectors and teams;
Assist in client development and prepare proposals; and
Other duties as assigned.

Professional Knowledge & Qualifications

A registered professional engineer in Ontario, or eligible to be licensed in Ontario;
Multiple years of experience as a project manager for transportation projects, including class environmental assessment studies, detail designs and contract administration;
Experience with client management, securing work, leading professional teams and successfully delivering projects;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal / team player, organizational and analytical skills;
Experience leading and mentoring staff teams;
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite of programs;
Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects concurrently; and
A valid Ontario driver's license and vehicle.

The following experience and skills are considered additional assets:

Experience with traffic engineering including traffic safety audits and/or traffic signal design; and
Formal project management training, (PMP designation or similar)

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 team 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 practices
Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
A competitive compensation and benefits package
RSP company matching plan
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Potential for performancedriven profit sharing
Recruiting bonus / finder's fee for referrals
Wellbeing benefit
Active social committees
A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

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,