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Aplin has partnered with an award-winning organization to recruit a Senior Project Manager to support its growing operations and transportation practice.
The opportunity: Lead complex transportation projects—Shape Ontario’s highways. Make an impact that lasts.
Join a leading Transportation – Highways team as a Senior Project Manager, where you’ll play a key role in delivering some of Ontario’s most challenging and high-profile transportation projects.
You’ll lead complex MTO highway design assignments, including highway components of major P3 and alternative delivery projects, while bringing your technical expertise and project leadership to work that directly impacts mobility, safety, connectivity, and the communities Ontario serves.
You’ll collaborate with talented engineers, project managers, and technical specialists in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment where complex challenges create opportunities to innovate and grow.
Location & Flexibility
The successful candidate can be based in any of the following locations:
- Ottawa, ON
- London, ON
- Mississauga, ON
- Thornhill, ON
- Kingston, ON
- Kitchener, ON
- Burlington, ON
You’ll be part of a connected, multi-office transportation team, collaborating with colleagues, clients, and technical specialists across Ontario.
Your Impact
- Lead the delivery of complex MTO highway design projects from planning through completion.
- Develop and deliver highway design solutions for large-scale transportation infrastructure projects focused on improving safety, mobility, and efficiency across Ontario.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of MTO projects, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and timely delivery.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and quality standards while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Work closely with clients, government agencies, partners, and stakeholders to align project objectives with broader transportation and community needs.
- Lead and contribute to proposal development, project pursuits, and cost estimates for high-profile transportation projects.
- Support the delivery of P3 and alternative delivery projects, leveraging strong project management and MTO experience.
- Identify opportunities to improve project delivery through innovation, best practices, and sustainable transportation solutions.
- Mentor and guide engineers, coordinators, and emerging project professionals, supporting their development and growth.
- Build strong client relationships and serve as a trusted project advisor, providing clarity and leadership on complex transportation challenges.
What You Bring
- P.Eng. designation in Canada; Ontario registration preferred.
- Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience managing complex transportation infrastructure projects.
- Strong, hands-on MTO highway design experience — required.
- Demonstrated experience managing MTO projects, with experience in P3 and/or alternative delivery models.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage complex project requirements.
- Strong understanding of project budgets, schedules, quality management, risk, and delivery requirements.
- Experience with contract documentation, project scheduling tools, proposal development, and cost estimating.
- Strong client, stakeholder, and communication skills, with the ability to navigate strategic decisions and competing priorities.
- Passion for innovative and sustainable transportation solutions.
- A collaborative leadership style with a genuine interest in mentoring and developing others.
Why This Opportunity?
- Shape Ontario’s future: Contribute to major highway and transportation infrastructure projects with a lasting impact on communities.
- Take on complex challenges: Work on major MTO assignments, P3 initiatives, and alternative delivery projects.
- Lead with influence: Play a key role in project strategy, delivery, and client outcomes.
- Work with exceptional people: Join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, advisors, and technical specialists.
- Keep growing: Expand your project portfolio, leadership capabilities, and technical expertise through opportunities across a global professional network.
- Think beyond the project: Bring new ideas, challenge conventional approaches, and contribute to more sustainable transportation solutions.
- Flexibility and balance: Work in an environment that values flexibility, well-being, and work-life balance.
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a strong benefits package and great company culture, the organization offers a competitive compensation range of $134,600 – $184,600, based on qualifications and experience.
Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re a P.Eng. with 10+ years of transportation experience, strong MTO highway design expertise, and a proven track record of leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams, this is an opportunity to take on meaningful work that will help shape Ontario’s transportation future.
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.