Major Projects Director -Transit​/Transportation

At Mott Mac Donald we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through a network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America – Buildings, Energy, Transportation and Water – we empower our people to excel, learn and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career‑defining work.

Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott Mac Donald North America is focused on growth, with major projects as our key driver. We are looking to welcome a Major Projects Director to play a key part in winning and delivering major projects across North America. These will primarily entail Design‑Build/Alternative delivery projects for mega TRANSIT / TRANSPORTATION projects.

You will fill the position of Project Manager or Project Director (depending on scale and complexity) seeking out opportunities in conjunction with our Development team, then executing through the RFQ/RFP phases and beyond into delivery.

• Relationships:
  Develop, maintain and grow contractor and client relationships in our key markets.
• Win:
  Through a total team effort, deliver winning proposals and interviews, ultimately securing the capture of major project wins for Mott Mac Donald.
• Deliver:
  Have oversight for the delivery of a major project, on behalf of Mott Mac Donald, during the initial project phases. Establish the project by best‑in‑class standards and to MM level of quality.
• Repeat:
  Provide a smooth transition to a successor and begin the capture, win and deliver phase again.
• Ethics:
  Exemplify leadership by upholding Mott Mac Donald’s ethical standards and values, ensuring zero tolerance for unacceptable behaviours.
• Visibility:
  Engage proactively across the Unit and North America, demonstrating inspiring leadership. Foster collaboration across the Region to deliver the best of Mott Mac Donald to our clients.
• Develop:
  Enhance employee engagement, retention, well‑being and opportunities by leveraging effectively developing talent. Take a proactive approach to mentoring and enhancing employee knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate:
  Work collaboratively with colleagues across Mott Mac Donald and drive a one Mott Mac Donald approach.

Project Leadership – A passion for leadership, with an ability to inspire and lead a group of people as a collaborative effort with a team mentality while maintaining a high level of staff morale and performance. Deliver the project quality, schedule and budget.

Major Projects Delivery – You have successfully delivered alternative delivery TRANSIT / TRANSPORTATION major projects through each key part of the lifecycle – win, develop, deliver and close. You've been a Project Manager on a major project for the prime designer, or a contractor for Design‑Build or Progressive Design‑Build projects.

Market Awareness – Through previous experience you have a clear understanding of the A/E/C industry and acute knowledge of alternative delivery methods.

Commercial Awareness & Client Relationships – You’re able to balance delivering the clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations, while ensuring sound commercial and project results.

Communication – Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Presentation – You’re able to articulate your point of view with ease and comfortable presenting to a variety of different stakeholders (peers, clients, executive leadership).

Technical Background – You have a background in technical, a PE or PEng and major projects accreditation.

Success Mindset – Demonstrated track record of winning alternative delivery projects.

Established Network – Strong relationships with key contacts with private organisations and state and the ability to leverage those relationships.

Contract Awareness – You know key risks in…