Posted 10 days ago
Senior Project Manager, Municipal Roads
@ GFT
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
GFT is hiring a Senior Project Manager for its Transportation Practice in Ottawa on a full-time hybrid basis. The role manages municipal roadway projects, including scope, schedule and budget, and mentors staff. The posting gives a salary of $108,000 to $160,000 and lists benefits including medical, dental, vision and tuition reimbursement.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare project management plans and manage scope, schedule and budget
- Coordinate closely with discipline leads, department heads and construction personnel
- Maintain high technical quality on municipal roadway projects
- Mentor project staff and take part in hiring
- Manage day-to-day operations of the roads and highways team
Requirements summary:
- University degree in civil engineering or related field
- P.Eng. designation required
- 10+ years of municipal roadway project experience
- Proficiency in roadway design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Inroads and ORD
- Understanding of utility coordination, traffic management and claims resolution
- Experience with BRT, LRT or P3 projects is an asset
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Wellness, Paid training |
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GFT
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
What You Will Do:
GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Municipal Roads to join our Transportation Practice in Ottawa! This role follows a hybrid work model requiring regular attendance at our Ottawa office.
Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
As a Senior Project Manager, Municipal Roads, you will function as a project manager or team lead on municipal roadway projects. You will also participate in and support pursuit and business development efforts, while nurturing and developing client relationships.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Prepare project management plans and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
- Maintain a close working relationship with all discipline leads, department heads, other project managers, project controls staff, and construction personnel.
- Maintain a high level of technical quality on the projects.
- Mentor project staff and participate in hiring processes.
- Provide effective and efficient management of day-to-day operations within the roads and highways team
Education | Experience:
What you will bring to our firm:
- A university degree in civil engineering or related degree.
- P.Eng. designation required.
- 10+ years of related project experience on municipal roadway projects
- Familiarity with roadway design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Inroads, ORD)
- Technical excellence in civil & roadway design
- A thorough understanding of the requirements and complexities of the design and management of multi-disciplinary projects, such as utility coordination, construction staging, traffic management, public consultation, external agency approvals, communication and liaison, coordination of sub-consultants and design groups, schedule and budget control, quality control, construction administration and claims resolution.
What we prefer you bring:
- Experience in BRT, LRT including intermodal transit facilities an asset.
- Familiarity and experience with various delivery models and P3 projects is an asset.
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $108,000.00 to $160,000.00. Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
- 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.
- 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.
Company Overview:
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.
No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.
Location: Ottawa, 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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