Transit Director

CIMA+’s Transportation team have created a reputation for excellence within the transportation sector by successfully delivering thousands of projects over the past 30 years. Our talented engineers can lead any type of project, regardless of its complexity and scale. The team draws on a reservoir of diverse experience that includes planning, design, inspection, construction management, and infrastructure reconstruction in both rural and urban environments.

We take a wholistic approach to transportation projects that minimizes the environmental footprint, promotes sustainable growth, and supports resilient communities. Our innovative solutions integrate all modes of transportation, so motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists co-exist safely and travel efficiently. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We are seeking a well-established senior leader in the Canadian transit planning market with recognized experience in leading Transit Planning projects and an extensive list of contacts with transit agencies, municipalities and the consulting industry.

Reporting directly to the Vice-President, Mobility, National, as the Transit Director you will support CIMA+ growth initiatives in the transit planning market across Canada by identifying potential upcoming projects, defining winning bid strategies and leading project delivery.

You will be supported in these tasks by our various teams of talented and well-established resources in mobility, transportation and environmental planning, infrastructure, project management, bid support, marketing, etc. to allow you to focus on the added value you will bring to CIMA+ in term of reputation, qualification and expertise.

This role can be based in our Vancouver office, with the ability to work across our various Canadian offices as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Strengthen, expand, lead and inspire our team of professionals, technicians and support staff, with a specific focus on transit planning
• Develop and implement business development strategies to support CIMA+ growth in the transit planning market in Canada
• Define bid strategies and lead proposals elaboration (technical and financial)
• Lead and manage transit planning projects, from light assignments to large, complex multidisciplinary projects
• Support large transportation projects as a discipline lead when your specific expertise is required
• Oversee and supervise project teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors
• Support growing our mobility and transit practice through targeted recruitment, with the opportunity to build a team under your supervision
• Provide mentorship and support to junior project managers and staff in the organization
• Participate in CIMA+ overall business development, marketing initiatives and cross-business opportunities

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transit planning
• In-depth knowledge of transit systems and the Canadian transit market
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and interacting with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing project budgets, procurement processes, and contracts
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly to a diverse audience
• Strategic-minded with the ability to create strong partnerships across the company and the industry to position CIMA+ for…