Project Director – Highways

September 5, 2025

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Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Location – Toronto, ON

This position can be based out of any of our Ontario offices (Toronto, Vaughan, Ottawa, Sudbury) or elsewhere in Ontario with the flexibility to work remotely.

Your role within the team:

Business Strategy Development: Engaging in business/relationship development and client liaison activities, in particular with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario; and assist the Manager in achieving the objectives of the Transportation Infrastructure Department.

Project Management: Lead and manage multidisciplinary highways/transportation projects as Project Manager, or Technical Lead; deal directly with clients on project scope, schedule and budget; monitor project completion and contract compliance.

Proposal Preparation: Lead/Participate in and oversee the preparation of proposals and fee estimates.

Mentoring and Quality Control: Technical leadership to build and maintain team practices and development; support collaboration across disciplines; provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians to ensure technical adequacy of all work; review work and complete quality control procedures.

Because we offer:

The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.

An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.

A wide array of learning and development opportunities.

Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.

A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

Extensive Experience: 20+ years of relative experience in roads and highways design and 10+ years of experience as a design lead, deputy project manager or project manager.

Professional Credentials: Registered Professional Engineer with PEO; CAPM/PMP designation is an asset.

Technical Proficiency: Skilled in office productivity, project accounting, project management and personnel management software; working knowledge of CAD and ORD/Civil3D software.

Design Standards Knowledge: Working knowledge of application of TAC Geometric Design Guidelines, MTO highway design, OTM, OPSD, and other design standards as required.

Soft Skills and Flexibility: Strong communication, presentation, and time management skills; ability to manage multiple projects concurrently; team management and delegation skills; willingness to travel for short-term assignments within Ontario/Canada.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Director

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Industries

    Engineering Services and Ground Passenger Transportation

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Company

AtkinsRéalis

Location

Toronto

Country

Canada

Salary

150.000

URL

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