Project Director - Highways at Ghd in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | Kablio

Role

Description

project management

team management

business development

transportation design

digital delivery

its solutions

Managing staff including performance, workload, and supporting their technical and professional development.
Contribute to the development and execution of the business development strategy for MTO and related clients, including creating capture plans and enhancing client relationships.
Teamwork in small and large teams. Owning the integration with other engineering disciplines, engineers, and design staff in the production of high-quality project deliverables.
Providing technical leadership and mentorship to intermediate and junior staff.
Supporting Business Development including capture planning and leading proposals.
Applying your expertise using a variety of transportation solutions to help our clients, including corridor planning, highway and freeway planning and design, green infrastructure strategies, intersection and interchange design, digital delivery, integrated transportation technology/ITS solutions, managing highway and bridge rehabilitation and expansion design projects, and roundabout design.
Promoting best practices and leadership in transportation projects.
Taking ownership for all aspects of the management of projects from proposal to close-out, including managing teams, sub-consultants, budgets, schedule, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
Leading multi-disciplinary teams for preliminary and detail design road and bridge projects for municipal clients as a Project Manager.

Requirements

p.eng

civil engineering

project management

highway design

collaborative design

leadership

Experience managing design projects in collaborative models (e.g. Progressive Design-Build, Alliance, CMGC) would be an asset.
Ontario P.Eng. designation required (or eligible)
Experience working with Ministry of Transportation of Ontario.
15+ years' experience in planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects, including project management experience.
Proven track record to develop, mentor, and lead professional technical staff.
Successful delivery of highway planning and design projects.
Post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1928

Year Founded

The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.

5 Continents

Global Presence

The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.

With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

Culture + Values

Safety
Teamwork
Respect
Integrity

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net-zero target validated by SBTi

Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.

2025

Carbon neutral commitment

Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.

70%

Recycled materials in packaging

Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.

Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact

Inclusion & Diversity

Level 4–5

GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark

Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.

9 Employee Groups

Resource Groups Established

Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.

Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)

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Role

Description

project management

team management

business development

transportation design

digital delivery

its solutions

Managing staff including performance, workload, and supporting their technical and professional development.
Contribute to the development and execution of the business development strategy for MTO and related clients, including creating capture plans and enhancing client relationships.
Teamwork in small and large teams. Owning the integration with other engineering disciplines, engineers, and design staff in the production of high-quality project deliverables.
Providing technical leadership and mentorship to intermediate and junior staff.
Supporting Business Development including capture planning and leading proposals.
Applying your expertise using a variety of transportation solutions to help our clients, including corridor planning, highway and freeway planning and design, green infrastructure strategies, intersection and interchange design, digital delivery, integrated transportation technology/ITS solutions, managing highway and bridge rehabilitation and expansion design projects, and roundabout design.
Promoting best practices and leadership in transportation projects.
Taking ownership for all aspects of the management of projects from proposal to close-out, including managing teams, sub-consultants, budgets, schedule, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
Leading multi-disciplinary teams for preliminary and detail design road and bridge projects for municipal clients as a Project Manager.

Requirements

p.eng

civil engineering

project management

highway design

collaborative design

leadership

Experience managing design projects in collaborative models (e.g. Progressive Design-Build, Alliance, CMGC) would be an asset.
Ontario P.Eng. designation required (or eligible)
Experience working with Ministry of Transportation of Ontario.
15+ years' experience in planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects, including project management experience.
Proven track record to develop, mentor, and lead professional technical staff.
Successful delivery of highway planning and design projects.
Post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1928

Year Founded

The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.

5 Continents

Global Presence

The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.

With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

Culture + Values

Safety
Teamwork
Respect
Integrity

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net-zero target validated by SBTi

Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.

2025

Carbon neutral commitment

Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.

70%

Recycled materials in packaging

Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.

Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact

Inclusion & Diversity

Level 4–5

GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark

Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.

9 Employee Groups

Resource Groups Established

Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.

Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)

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