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We are excited to announce career opportunities for which we are seeking expressions of interest from qualified candidates who wish to be considered for Manager of Projects (MOP), Ontario Transportation role for our Canada Transportation Business within Buildings & Infrastructure (B&I).

The Manager of Projects (MOP) candidates can be close to one of our Ontario offices so you can easily attend client/team meetings when required, but being located anywhere in Ontario is workable.

Role Overview

Manager of Projects (MOP), Ontario Transportation to join our leadership team in Ontario. The role will report to the Canada Transportation Manager of Project Delivery and will have direct reports.

The Manager of Projects (MOP) is a key member of the Canadian leadership team responsible for delivery leadership for a regional portfolio of transportation projects, as well as supporting client management and satisfaction, and meeting or exceeding Gross Margin (GM). As the MOP, your main responsibilities will be:

What you’ll be doing

• Client Management

• Intentional client engagement on active projects, including providing project director or project sponsor level interactions with Client leadership team

• Identification and integration with sales opportunities through Client engagement

• Staff Leadership

• Provide inspirational leadership and career development for the aligned Project Managers, who may be your direct reports

• Assist the project managers (PMs) and Client Services Leads (CSLs) with Client management and satisfaction

• Lead recruitment and hiring of talent, and talent retention

• Promote inclusion and diversity

• Business Oversight

• Ensure adherence to HSE requirements for all projects in their portfolio and aligned PMs

• Exemplify, promote, and lead Jacobs’ Values (We do things right, We challenge the accepted, We aim higher, and We live inclusion)

• Portfolio Management

• Ensure compliance with all Project Execution Group (PEG) /Quality policies, procedures, protocols and work instructions, and appropriate use of all mandated project tools

• Review and approve proposal /project contract documents, risk and pricing

• Conduct monthly Project Reviews on all portfolio projects and publish the project review report with critical issues and actions

• Drive the delivery of budgeted gross margin (GM) for a portfolio of projects and aligned PMs.

• Enhance GM results through focus on change management, cash management, and delivery of high quality, value added services to our clients.

• Provide portfolio quarterly forecasts and monthly estimates for delivered GM and gross revenue (GR) against the annual business plan

Join our team and apply your knowledge, skills and experience to some of the most challenging and interesting projects and programs in the Canadian transportation industry.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

• Minimum 15 years’ experience with demonstrated experience with project management and engineering design responsibilities.

• Substantial experience in Project Management of Transportation Infrastructure projects in Ontario, specifically with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario and other municipalities

• Strong inspirational leadership skills

• A collaborative and proactive communication style

• Demonstrated project and portfolio management experience, with preference for direct experience in a consulting engineering environment

• Transportation market project delivery experience, with preference for direct experience in Ontario.

• Financial experience required along with demonstrated strong commercial and business acumen

• Experience with contracts and risk management

• Broad experience with project execution for various types of contracts

• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and compliance with procedures for planning, execution, and performance

• Formalized education /degree in related field is required; Professional Registration is preferred

• Strong organizational skills

• Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.