Transportation Project Manager

Organization name

McElhanney Ltd.

Deadline for applications

December 24, 2024

Duties

What You’ll Be Doing:

Directly reporting to the Branch Manager Edmonton Engineering, you will:

Pursue and lead diverse projects: envision and manage technical, logistical, and financial aspects and oversee engineering design from proposal stage through to commissioning of the work
Hire, retain, coach and mentor staff fostering a positive, and an engaged culture
Facilitate continuous learning and professional development of team members
Collaborate with offices across the region and company to support local projects
Assist the Branch Manager in business development, workload balancing, staffing, equipment, safety, quality, and financial outcomes
Develop new business opportunities and establish strategic relationships with key clients (including the City of Edmonton), agencies, and partners
Represent McElhanney to the external environment including clients, businesses, and professional associations to enhance McElhanney’s positive public profile
Serve as a senior technical leader for transportation engineering across the company as part of our Technical Service Group program

Qualifications:

Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
Registration in good standing as a Professional Engineer or Certified Engineering Technologist in Alberta or ability to obtain registration through existing inter-jurisdictional agreement

Skills & Attributes for Success:

Strong interpersonal skills: able to complement an already strong team with humility, curiosity, and a service mindset
Aptitude for leadership, continuous learning, knowledge sharing and relationship building
Ability to prioritize, delegate responsibilities, and motivate others to produce high-level results
Demonstrated sound business development skills and project management skills: a proven track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships through reliably executing project tasks in accordance with well documented plans
Direct experience with transportation projects with the City of Edmonton is considered an asset

Salary and benefits

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $120,000 – $175,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle
Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
Participation in our generous Performance Bonus Plan
Opportunity to become a shareholder in an employee-owned company
Maternity leave top-up and parental leave top-up
Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
Continuous support for your professional development and growth

How to Apply

Apply on McElhanney Careers: Transportation Project Manager – Career Portal

Please include in your application:

An updated resume that is relevant to the position
A cover letter that includes:
- Your motivation for applying for this position, highlighting your relevant experience and what specifically attracts you to the role.
- Explain how your unique blend of skills and experiences would enable you to make a significant impact as both a people leader and a business leader at McElhanney.

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.