Deputy Project Manager - MTO Highways

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: The Deputy Project Manager in the Highways and Freeways group will support the delivery and growth of our Transportation Engineering practice for the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO). This role requires a strong understanding of MTO standards, policies, practices, delivery models, and client expectations. Working closely with senior project managers and technical leads, you will help coordinate teams of Highway Engineers and Design Specialists on a variety of multidisciplinary transportation projects of varying complexity, including the rehabilitation, replacement, widening, and/or expansion of highways and freeways. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values teamwork, quality, and trust, and who is looking to grow their project management skills while contributing to the success of the group and the company. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery and coordination of MTO transportation projects across Ontario, from planning through execution, helping ensure milestones, schedules, and goals are achieved. Assist with design development on a variety of projects, including functional studies, preliminary design, and detail design. Contribute to the management of multidisciplinary transportation projects, including rehabilitation, replacement, widening, and/or expansion of highways and freeways. Coordinate project teams, including engineers, designers, and subcontractors, under the direction of the Project Manager. Support communication with MTO and other stakeholders, helping maintain strong client relationships and resolve project issues in a timely manner. Assist in preparing detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, working with cross-functional teams to support integrated and comprehensive engineering solutions. Monitor project timelines, budgets, and performance to help ensure compliance with MTO requirements and internal quality standards. Identify project risks and issues early and work with the Project Manager and technical teams to develop practical solutions that minimize delays and cost impacts. Support the successful completion of project tasks such as field investigations, geometric design, grading design, roadside safety design, drainage design, storm sewer design, pavement marking and signage design, construction staging design, traffic management, roadway modelling, quantity estimating, utility coordination, contract drawing preparation, contract document preparation, construction cost estimate development, and construction liaison. Prepare and coordinate technical reports, submissions, and documentation for clients, ensuring quality and technical accuracy of project deliverables. Assist with business development activities, including proposal preparation, project methodology development, work programs, schedules, and budgets. Provide support to senior project managers in tracking action items, maintaining project controls, and coordinating internal and external project meetings. Requirements University degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related professional discipline. Licensed professional engineer. 5+ years of MTO experience. 5+ years of project coordination, assistant project management, or project management experience, preferably on MTO projects. Experience supporting MTO Preliminary Design, Detail Design, and Class Environmental Assessments. Strong Highway Engineering knowledge, with working knowledge of related transportation disciplines including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, environmental processes, and construction practices. Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with remote or hybrid teams. Knowledge of MTO standards and policies, and a solid understanding of Ontario transportation infrastructure project delivery. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Salary Range: $97,600 - $147,600 This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons. We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. 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The Deputy Project Manager will support the delivery and coordination of multidisciplinary transportation projects for the MTO, ensuring milestones and quality standards are met. They will assist in design development, manage project teams, and maintain strong client relationships while identifying and mitigating project risks.

Candidates must hold a university degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering and be a licensed professional engineer. A minimum of 5 years of experience with MTO projects and project management is required.

• Health insurance • Vision insurance • Dental insurance • Employer paid provincial care premiums • Defined Contribution Pension Plan • Tax-Free Savings Account • Registered Retirement Savings Plan • Life insurance • Paid time off • Sick leave • Gym membership discounts

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• Project management
• Highway engineering
• MTO standards
• Transportation engineering
• Design development
• Geometric design
• Grading design
• Roadside safety design
• Drainage design
• Storm sewer design
• Construction staging
• Traffic management
• Quantity estimating
• Utility coordination
• Technical reporting
• Proposal preparation
• Inventory Staging
• Organizational Skills
• Project Controls
• Drainage Design
• Time Off Management
• Resilience
• Project Delivery
• Planning
• Pavement Markings
• Business Development
• Construction
• Management
• Civil Engineering
• Communication
• Cost Estimation
• Engineering Design Process
• Document Preparations
• Economic Growth
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Geometric Design
• Leadership
• Highway Engineering
• Imagination
• Innovation
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Project Management
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Rehabilitation
• Project Coordination
• Project Risk Management
• Subcontracting
• Timelines
• Transport Engineering
• Coordinating

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Government & Public Sector
• Highway Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine