Intermediate Transportation Project Manager

Calgary, AB, Canada Req #477
Tuesday, November 5, 2024

About McElhanney 

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals. 

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an Intermediate Transportation Project Manager to deliver transportation infrastructure projects by bringing together our diverse technical experts and designers to create innovative solutions to client needs.  Rural projects can be complex, with many stakeholders and partners, so we are looking for project leaders that can make clients feel confident they are getting best-in-class service on their project and are always thinking 2-3 steps ahead.

This role will be based within the Alternative Project Delivery team which functions company wide with a well-diversified and experienced team with 25 years in Western Canada. The team specializes in complex project design and delivery, while leveraging the 1400+ McElhanney staff for expert local knowledge and support. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across western Canada. You'll work closely with stakeholders to align incentives, mitigate risks, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. This role offers the ability to be eligible for shareholding privileges in an employee-owned company.

Application Deadline: December 16, 2024, 9:59pm MT 

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Project Manage small to medium infrastructure projects with a focus on being responsive to clients’ requests - monitor and control project financials, schedule, and scope. Project experience with Alberta Transportation and City of Calgary and general project administration is a benefit.
  • Oversee the preparation of design drawings and tender documents.
  • Act as the Consultant representative during construction, including coordination with both clients, contractors and field staff.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams including civil, geotechnical, environmental, electrical, stormwater, structural, architectural, and other specialists to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Maintain the team’s engagement and quality of work from concept through to construction completion.
  • Respond to competitive RFPs, liaise with clients, and find opportunities to leverage our inter-disciplinary teams to provide value-added services.
  • Participate in industry and professional groups such as CEA, ITE, etc.

What You’ll Bring:

  • 5+ years of experience in managing transportation projects.
  • Registration in good standing as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or a Professional Technologist (P.Tech) in Alberta.
  • Has a proven track record of coordinating inter-disciplinary rural projects.
  • Strong industry reputation and network connections in Calgary and the surrounding areas.
  • Excellent at establishing shared clarity in communications and coordinating teams.
  • Demonstrate a track record of maintaining satisfied clients and delivering on time and budget.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this role is $91, 520 - $135,200 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

  • Generous signing bonus for the right candidate.
  • Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle including a hybrid work environment
  • Maternity leave top-up and parental leave.
  • Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
  • Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone.
  • A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all.
  • Continuous support for your professional development and growth.
  • Opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership. 

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

 
At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!
 

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

 

 

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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
 
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