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GHD

Project Manager - Rail

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$95K - CA$120K/yr

Key Responsibilities * Lead the planning, design, procurement, construction support, and ... Liaise with transit agencies, railway owners and operators, municipalities, utility companies ...

Omnicom

Project Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$35K - CA$55K/yr

Agency: Omnicom Precision Marketing Job Function: Projects and Performance Improvement Job ... This posting represents an active vacancy that we are currently hiring for. $35,000-$55,000 CAD ...

Zulu Alpha Kilo

Project Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$90K - CA$110K/yr

You're a client-facing leader who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, bringing structure ... Compensation for this role ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 CAD, depending on experience. Zulu Alpha ...

Coldbox

Design Build Project Manager

Burlington, ON · On-site

We are seeking an experienced French speaking commercial construction Design Build Project Manager with a demonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex projects in ICI / Commercial ...

Uxbridge Employment Agency

Project Manager

Uxbridge, ON · On-site

£35K/yr

This role would suit Project Managers seeking to gain further industry experience that have at ... an Employment Agency and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an ...

Egis Group

Project Manager - Bridges

Toronto, ON

Project Manager - Bridges is responsible for leading bridge engineering assignments in Toronto, ON ... Coordinate engineering design activities with consultants, contractors, government agencies, and ...

Axis Recruitment

Manager of Project Design

Vaughan, ON · Hybrid

Project management background or certification. * Strong knowledge of custom ceiling and wall design across fiberglass, metal, and wood products. Work style: First year is full-time in office. After ...

Axis Recruitment

Manager of Project Design

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

Project management background or certification. * Strong knowledge of custom ceiling and wall design across fiberglass, metal, and wood products. Work style: First year is full-time in office. After ...

Axis Recruitment

Manager of Project Design

Vaughan, ON · Hybrid

Project management background or certification. * Strong knowledge of custom ceiling and wall design across fiberglass, metal, and wood products. Work style: First year is full-time in office. After ...

Axis Recruitment

Manager of Project Design

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

Project management background or certification. * Strong knowledge of custom ceiling and wall design across fiberglass, metal, and wood products. Work style: First year is full-time in office. After ...

exp

Civil Project Manager

Brampton, ON

... civil design drawing packages accurately and proficiently, ensuring adherence to agency ... Manage projects by tracking progress, schedules, budgets, and deliverables, proactively identifying ...

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What is the difference between Design Agency Project Manager vs Graphic Designer?

AspectDesign Agency Project ManagerGraphic Designer
CredentialsProject management certifications, design knowledgeDesign degrees, portfolio
Work EnvironmentCoordinates projects, manages teamsCreates visual content, designs
Industry UsageOversees design projects in agenciesProduces visual assets for clients

The Design Agency Project Manager focuses on overseeing and coordinating design projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. In contrast, a Graphic Designer primarily creates visual content. While both roles require design understanding, the project manager emphasizes management skills, whereas the designer emphasizes creative skills.

Infographic showing various Design Agency Project Manager job openings in Toronto, ON as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 62% In-person, and 38% Remote job distribution.

Project Manager - Rail

Mississauga, ON • On-site

GHD
Engineering Professional Services • 10K+ employees
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CA$95K - CA$120K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, design, procurement, construction support, and commissioning of major rail and transit infrastructure projects.

  • Manage projects involving commuter rail, heavy rail, LRT, BRT, rail corridor improvements, track rehabilitation, stations, guideways, and transit expansion initiatives.

  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and liaise with stakeholders to ensure project delivery aligns with scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, and client expectations.

GHD rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Project Manager, Rail & Transit

Who Are We Looking For?

Reporting to the Team Leader in Rail & Transit, the Rail & Transit Project Manager will lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex rail and transit infrastructure projects across Canada. This role is responsible for managing multidisciplinary teams, strengthening client relationships, 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, innovation, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, design, procurement, construction support, and commissioning of major rail and transit infrastructure projects.
  • Manage projects involving commuter rail, heavy rail, LRT, BRT, rail corridor improvements, track rehabilitation, stations, guideways, and transit expansion initiatives.
  • Deliver projects in accordance with scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, and client expectations.
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of civil, track, structural, systems, utilities, environmental, and construction specialists.
  • Liaise with transit agencies, railway owners and operators, municipalities, utility companies, regulators, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
  • Manage project risks, commercial performance, schedules, stakeholder engagement, and contract administration activities.
  • Support proposal preparation, strategic pursuits, and client relationship management.

What You Bring

  • 5-10 years of project management experience delivering rail and transit infrastructure projects within Canada and other comparable jurisdictions.
  • Demonstrated experience managing projects involving rail corridors, track infrastructure, stations, guideways, transit systems, and transportation infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of railway operations, corridor management, transit agency requirements, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory approvals.
  • Experience leading large multidisciplinary engineering and consulting teams through the full project lifecycle.
  • Experience with various contract models, for example; Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Construction Management, and P3 delivery models.
  • Proven client management, leadership, communication, and commercial management skills.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario or other Provinces within Canada.
  • Experience with TTC, Metrolinx, VIA Rail, municipal transit agencies, or railway owners/operators is considered an asset.

The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000.  The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.  

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.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

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We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly 'One GHD' across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.

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Company size

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Headquarters location

Waterloo, ON, CA

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