Transit Design Manager

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is currently seeking an experienced professional with a demonstrated capability in the design management of transit projects to join our team in Vancouver. In this position, you will have the opportunity to continue your professional development by working on some of the most exciting transportation projects in the region and help grow our Urban Transit Mobility portfolio. We are interested in hearing from enthusiastic and talented individuals who enjoy problem solving. You will contribute to the Mott MacDonald team through thoughtful delivery of planning and design deliverables in the transportation sector, collaboration and developing junior staff, and contributing to Mott MacDonald’s commitment to excellence.     

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the planning, organizing, coordination, and delivery of complex transit and urban mobility projects through all phase of project development, design, procurement, and implementation
• Serving as the primary interface with clients, building trusted relationships, understanding client objectives, and ensuring successful project outcomes that align with technical, commercial, and operational requirement
• Managing multidisciplinary project teams, providing leadership, direction, and decision-making to drive high-quality deliverables, effective collaboration, and project success
• Leading discussions and negotiations with clients, stakeholders, partners, and project teams to resolve complex technical and delivery challenges while maintaining positive working relationships
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to establish and complete project deliverables on time and within budget
• Coordinating and integrating the work of multiple engineering disciplines, consultants, and specialist teams to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with project objectives
• Supporting the development of proposal responses
• Supporting the maintenance of current industry standards and procedures
• Acting as a role model and ambassador for Mott MacDonald, articulating and representing our brand, vision, and value proposition internally and externally
• Participating in an innovative, challenging, collaborative and high performing work environment, which supports the use of digital tools and technology and fosters the Mott MacDonald values and culture

Candidate Specification:

Our team of professionals provides innovative engineering solutions for the North American transportation and infrastructure industry with unprecedented success. We’re looking for an individual to join our team to continue this traction and invite applications from candidates with:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, preferably in electrical, controls, or systems engineering
• At least 10 years of industry experience in the transit, transportation buildings, or other transportation sector including experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and delivering complex infrastructure projects
• Registration with P.Eng. and in good standing (or the ability to obtain a P.Eng designation in British Columbia within 12 months)
• Demonstrated experience delivering transit or rail infrastructure project through planning, design, procurement, and implementation phases
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, balancing technical, schedule, and stakeholder requirements
• Demonstrated success delivering projects in fast paced and high-pressure environments while maintaining quality, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction
• Strong client relationship management skills, particularly the ability to navigate challenging discussions, manage competing priorities, and successfully resolving complex project issues through negotiation and collaboration
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, with a focus on identifying project risks early to develop creative and practical solutions
• Experience with managing client expectations, facilitating consensus among diverse stakeholders, and influencing decision making in complex projects
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, business partners, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and design criteria
• Well-developed written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience mentoring and developing junior staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Health, safety and wellbeing mindset in all that you do

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

The expected salary range for this position is from $126,000 - $154,000

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.