Project Manager Transportation Planning
Posting Id
3129
Department
Infrastructure and Engineering Services
Division
Infrastructure Planning and Development Engineering
Rate of Pay
$118,828.00 -$137,842.00 Annual
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Replacement/New Position
New Hire
Posting Type
Internal and External
Posting Date
09/23/2025
Application Deadline
10/21/2025
Position Summary
The Project Manager Transportation Planning is responsible to lead and support the delivery of various capital transportation planning and traffic engineering projects. The role includes project initiation, planning, management and delivery of projects such as the City's Transportation Master Plan, Environmental Assessments and Preliminary Designs for Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation Development Charges Background Studies, the City's Parking and TDM Strategy, and Transportation Studies to support the development of the City's Official Plan and Secondary Plans.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to establish project scope, requirements and alignment with City policies and by-laws
Coordinate with staff to collect pertinent data and background information such as traffic and active transportation data, as-built drawings, topographic surveys, sites plans and subdivisions
Lead Transportation Master Plan Updates and Transportation Development Charges Background Study Updates in support of Official Plan Updates and Development Charges By-law updates Transportation Master Plan Updates includes updates to key policies, programs and initiatives as well as updates to the Roads, Active Transportation and Recreational Trails networks
Manage Area Transportation Studies to develop transportation policies, identify required infrastructure and transportation demand management plans in support of the City's Official Plan, Secondary Plans, Tertiary Plans, or Infill Studies
Lead Environmental Assessments and preliminary design for transportation capital projects from the TMP Update and 10-Year Capital Forecast
Lead a multi-disciplinary project team of external consultants and consult with internal departments to ensure projects completed on time and within scope/budget
Review reports, policies, plans, maps and technical analysis to ensure the project meets requirements
Liaise with federal/provincial/regional/municipal and other external agencies in developing project approaches
Coordinate public consultation; collect feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare staff reports and deliver presentations
Ensure all required regulatory approvals are obtained from appropriate governing bodies
Duties and Responsibilities Cont'd (if applicable)
Develop Terms of Reference for capital projects and coordinate with Finance staff on the procurement process
Management of consultants to ensure projects are delivered within scope, time, budget
Review invoicing from consultants and contractors in accordance with the financial control by-law and the Project Management Methodology
Manage and procure the Transportation Roster of Consultants
Work closely with Design & Construction on detailed design of transportation infrastructure by providing technical expertise, comments on design drawings, transportation and traffic reports, etc.
Coordinate with appropriate transportation staff to provide active transportation and transportation demand management projects.
Research and stay up to date on transportation industry development with respect to emerging technologies
Assist with the writing of staff reports and presentations for senior management and Council
Receive resident inquiries, investigate issues with site visits and data analysis on an as needed basis
Oversee tasks and activities assigned to Transportation Interns for support of section programs and projects
Coordinate City transportation capital projects with neighbouring municipalities, York Region, Province, Metrolinx and other external agencies to receive feedback
Sit on Technical Advisory Committees and other project committees for external transportation projects and coordinate with City Departments for comments
Education and Experience
Degree in Civil Engineering, with specialization in Transportation Planning, Transportation Engineering or related discipline
P. Eng. designation
PMP designation, Member of ITE
7 years of directly related experience
Prior experience in a municipal environment is an asset
Required Skills/Knowledge
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Purchase Tracker, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, Synchro, Emme, Aimsun, Vissim, ArcMap, GPS/GIS software, etc.
Sound technical knowledge and skills
Project planning and management skills
Analytical and problem solving skills
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Experience in Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering projects such as Transportation Master Plans, Area Transportation Studies, Environmental Assessments and Preliminary Designs and Parking Studies.
Must be willing and able to transport yourself to City work sites as required (mileage compensated).
Leadership Competencies
Builds people and culture
Cultivates open communication
Demonstrates personal leadership
Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Shapes the future
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