Project Manager, Rail & Transit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or civil engineering , Transportation Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in rail, transit or transportation infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects involving rail, subway, LRT, commuter rail, BRT, stations, corridors, maintenance facilities, or related infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, procurement, and change control.
• Experience coordinating with public-sector clients, transit agencies, contractors, municipalities, utilities, and technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting and client-facing presentations.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project , Primavera P6 , or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of applicable rail, transit, civil, and transportation standards, codes, and regulations.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada, or eligibility to obtain licensure through a provincial engineering regulatory body (e.g., APEGA, PEO, OIQ)
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience with alternative delivery models such as Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, P3, Alliance, or CMAR .
• Experience working with major transit or transportation agencies.
• Familiarity with rail systems, trackwork, stations, signaling, communications, traction power, utilities, and civil works interfaces.
• Experience with proposal development, client account management, and business development.
• Strong commercial awareness, including contract management, invoicing, change orders, claims avoidance, and financial reporting.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and French would be an asset, especially for roles based in Québec.