Intermediate Rural Transportation Project Manager

May 26 2023
Industries Architecture, Engineering and related
Categories Transportation, Logistics, Supply chain
Calgary, AB • Full time
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Calgary-based intermediate Rural Transportation Project Manager to deliver rural transportation infrastructure projects by bringing together our diverse technical experts and designers to create innovative solutions to client needs. Rural projects can be complex, with many stakeholders and partners, so we are looking for project leaders that can make clients feel confident they are getting best-in-class service on their project and are always thinking 2-3 steps ahead.
This role offers the ability to be eligible for shareholding privileges in an employee-owned company.

What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Project Manage small to medium infrastructure projects with a focus on being responsive to clients’ requests - monitor and control project financials, schedule, and scope. Project experience in rural transportation engineering for Alberta Transportation and general project administration is a benefit.
  • Oversee the preparation of design drawings and tender documents.
  • Act as the Consultant representative during construction, including coordination with both clients, contractors and field staff.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams including civil, geotechnical, environmental, electrical, stormwater, structural, architectural, and other specialists to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Maintain the team’s engagement and quality of work from concept through to construction completion.
  • Respond to competitive RFPs, liaise with clients, and find opportunities to leverage our inter-disciplinary teams to provide value-added services.
  • Participate in industry and professional groups such as CEA, ITE, etc.

What You’ll Bring:
  • 5+ years of experience in managing infrastructure projects.
  • Registration in good standing as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or a Professional Technologist (P.Tech) in Alberta.
  • Direct experience with Alberta Transportation standards, approval processes and management divisions is an asset,
  • Has is a proven track record of coordinating inter-disciplinary rural projects.
  • Strong industry reputation and network connections in Calgary and the surrounding areas.
  • Excellent at establishing shared clarity in communications and coordinating teams.
  • Demonstrate a track record of maintaining satisfied clients and delivering on time and budget.

What Can We Offer You?
  • Generous signing bonus for the right candidate.
  • Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle.
  • Maternity leave top-up and parental leave.
  • Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
  • Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone.
  • A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all.
  • Continuous support for your professional development and growth.
  • Opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership.

About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 100 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,100 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

Our Calgary branch prides itself on being a place where inter-disciplinary teams work closely together on projects that have direct and meaningful impacts on people and communities. We align ourselves around the idea of being key players in shaping the future of how people live, move and harness energy.

We’re excited by the work we do, and we’ve earned a reputation for reliability and out-of-the-box thinking. Our fast-paced environment challenges us to continually improve and gives us the opportunity to reach our maximum potential. It’s sometimes hectic, but our teams always pull through together, and we’re now looking for the right people to help us along our journey.
Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

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If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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Department: Engineering
This is a full-time position

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