Project Manager - Advisory

Job Description

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.

Mott MacDonald is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager - Advisory to join our dynamic team located in our Vancouver office. In this position, you will have the opportunity to manage projects across a range of sectors including transit and transportation, built environment, energy, and water. You will support growth initiatives through establishing and building client relationships, supporting the development of junior and intermediate staff, and contributing to Mott MacDonald’s commitment to excellence.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning, organizing, coordinating, and working with technical and management groups in the delivery of a range of projects.
• Contributing to project delivery alongside engineers and technicians to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction
• Coordinating with clients, stakeholders, and project team members to ensure project goals and objectives are met
• Participating in the preparation of the construction contract documents as well as administering the project specifications and contract during the execution of such projects
• Undertaking technical analysis and preparation of detailed technical and due diligence reports, requiring consolidation of inputs from a wide range of subject matter experts.
• Review of construction and engineering cost and schedule estimates during project development as well as execution.
• Leading the development of proposal responses and ensuring the responses align with the RFP requirements and the client's needs
• Supporting adherence to compliance with internal performance metrics and business management systems regarding quality, risk, and other compliance processes
• Maintaining industry knowledge of current standards and procedures concerning project management and other relevant technical disciplines
• Nurturing 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

We’re looking for an individual to join our team and invite applications from candidates with:

• Minimum 5-10 years of engineering and/or construction industry experience with a preference for heavy civil infrastructure (e.g. rail and transit, road and highway, bridges and civil structures, tunnelling, ports and terminals)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a post-secondary degree with relevant work experience
• PMP or related designation is an asset
• A Registered Professional Engineer in good standing is preferred, but not required
• Established relationships with infrastructure client organizations in the western Canadian market are preferred
• Well-developed writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of procurement models
• Ability to build and foster positive working relationships with our business partners, suppliers, contractors, and clients
• Desire and flexibility to travel
• Incorporates health, safety, and well-being in all that you do
• Ability to work in a team environment

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

In compliance with the B.C. Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range is from $96,000 - $117,000.
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.

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.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.