Senior Municipal Project Manager - Roads

at  WalterFedy

Role At A Glance
The Senior Municipal Project Manager - Roads will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of municipal road projects of our civil engineering team, from inception through to completion. This role requires strong leadership abilities, technical expertise in municipal management, and the capability to manage complex projects while ensuring adherence to project objectives, budgets, and timelines.
The Senior Municipal Project Manager - Roads actively leads, directs, and manages municipal road projects with a forward thinking, solutions-based mindset daily to ensure customer and project team success.
What You Will Do

Assist with various tasks and projects as assigned by supervisors or senior team members to support the overall success of the team and company objectives.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to our company values of quality, client focus, teamwork, sustainability, and community, integrating these principles into daily work practices and interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional designation as a P.Eng. (Professional Engineer) or C.E.T. (Certified Engineering Technologist) in Ontario. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is considered an asset.
• Over 10 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal project management, demonstrating a successful track record in managing diverse projects of varying sizes and complexities within a consulting engineering or municipal environment.
• Extensive experience in local and arterial roadway design, storm-water management, environmental assessments, and report writing.
• Proven proficiency in project management software and municipal management tools.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, financial control, and resource management.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multidisciplinary professionals typically involved in project teams.
• Demonstrated ability in client relations, project management, and business development with a focus on delivering project excellence.
• Strong strategic planning and decision-making skills aimed at achieving long-term goals and organizational growth.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, facilitating productive interactions and collaborations.
• Ability to analyze complex municipal issues, develop innovative solutions, and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and ingenuity in addressing project challenges.
• Strong organizational abilities, capable of prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting tight deadlines.

Life at WalterFedy
We are a people-first organization that embraces a hybrid work strategy. This approach gives our team the autonomy and flexibility to choose what work environment mix is best for them based on their role, team, clients, and personal needs.
As an innovative multi-discipline design and construction collective, our ambition goes beyond great design – we are here to enhance the world around us. To make it happen, we need a team of agile, ambitious, and big-picture thinkers who share our drive to harness our collective talents to do something bigger.
Our team is made up of the industry’s best. We share a common commitment to questioning the ordinary, infusing everything we do with creativity, and challenging our industry to redefine what’s possible.
Join us as we move past working for a living, and toward building better communities with smart, influential design.
How to Apply
Please apply with your resume and cover letter using the link on this page. You will be redirected to our internal application platform.
WalterFedy strives to create a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring practice and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship, status, age, sex, gender identity/expression, marital or domestic partnership status, or disability.
Should you require accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact hr@walterfedy.com or call 519-576-2150. Thank you for your interest in WalterFedy