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Senior Project Manager, Municipal Roads

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, K0A 0E5, Canada
Listing for: GFT
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Road Construction, Civil Engineering, Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 108000 - 160000 CAD Yearly CAD 108000.00 160000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 teamatGFT 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, Micro Station, 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 $ to $. 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…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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