Senior Project Director, Transit Planning

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Senior Project Director, Transit Planning

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 work environment where your ideas can thrive and make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries, inspire creativity, and drive success!

We are seeking a well-established senior leader in the Ontario transit planning market with recognized experience in leading Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) projects and an extensive list of contacts with transit agencies, municipalities and the consulting industry.

Reporting directly to the Vice-President of Transportation Ontario, you will support CIMA+ growth initiatives in the transit planning market in Ontario, with a strong focus on the TPAP and BRT markets, 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 any of our Ontario offices, including Mississauga, Burlington, Bowmanville, London, Kitchener, and Ottawa.

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 Ontario
• 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 transit 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, Transportation Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) from Professional Engineers Ontario
• Registered Professional Planners (RPP) from Ontario Professional Planners Institute
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transit planning
• In-depth knowledge of transit systems and the Ontario transit market
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and interacting with a wide range of stakeholders, with Project Manager roles in TPAP projects
• 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 success

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution

• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees

• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode

• Work/Life balance policy across Canada

• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience

• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

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