Rail and Transit Lead

At GHD we are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of energy, water and communities. 

About us
We are a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. 

Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, building resiliency and sustainability for generations to come. 

Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents.

Our Canada West Civil Infrastructure Group is looking for a Rail & Transit Lead to join our growing Canadian Operations. This position can be based in Edmonton or Calgary and will play a key part in growing and delivering our rail and transit practice across Canada, with a focus on Alberta and British Columbia. 

Our team provides integrated professional services throughout the full project lifecycle from initial policy and business case advice, through concept and detailed design, inspection, and construction administration. Areas of practice for our transportation team include roads, bridges, rail and transit, transportation planning and ports. 

Reporting to the Business Group Leader, the Rail & Transit Lead will be responsible for managing multidisciplinary teams, developing and strengthening client relationships, building and mentoring a team and delivering projects that support transportation expansion, asset renewal, and community connectivity. The successful candidate will play a key role in growing GHD's rail & transit practice while driving excellence in project delivery, client experience, innovation, and collaboration.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of duties and will see you involved in: 

• Function as project manager, design manager or project director on projects for public, private, or contractor partners. Projects will vary in size, scope and delivery model, including traditional design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design-build, and other alternative delivery models
• Oversee design development and timely preparation of technical deliverables (drawings, reports, etc.), specifications and tender documents
• Conduct site visits as required 
• Liaise with transit agencies, railway owners and operators, municipalities, utility companies, regulators, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and/or implement QA/QC processes for project work, ensuring applicable standards are followed
• Champion project delivery best practices, quality and safety in your day-to-day work
• Engage in work sharing initiatives across GHD’s global team 
• Provide thought leadership, subject matter expertise and mentorship 
• Support the Civil Infrastructure leadership team in winning work through: 
  • Client development and engagement
  • Participating in Go/No-Go decisions for potential opportunities
  • Acting as an ambassador for the GHD brand
  • Preparing effective proposals seeking targeted project opportunities and strategic growth clients
• Contribute to and lead business and strategic development initiatives for regional objectives and targeted client programming
• Support team development and recruiting efforts 

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 10+ years’ experience working in transportation in Western Canada
• Professional Engineer registered or eligible for registration in Alberta. Registration in British Columbia would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving rail corridors, track infrastructure, stations, transit systems, and transportation infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of railway operations, corridor management, transit agency and railway requirements, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory approvals.
• Technical background with experience managing multidisciplinary projects and teams, including setting project objectives, reviewing deliverables, providing design direction, managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk
• Proven client management, leadership, and commercial management skills.
• Agile self-starter with a proactive, strategic, and creative approach to problem solving 
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to work under competing priorities, meet required deadlines, and follow processes and procedures
• Deliver work to a high standard and quality, following QA/QC standards and practices 
• Established commitment to health and safety 
• Construction administration or inspection experience is considered an asset 
• Experience working with Class I Railways is considered an asset 

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Hybrid Work : Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office, three days a week, to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.