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Leading Project Manager Location: Toronto, ON Type: Permanent Salary: $128,000 $198,000 Introduction Brunel is seeking a highly experienced Leading Project Manager (Civil Engineering) on behalf of our client to oversee Transportation, Marine, and Rail Projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing engineering projects, with a comprehensive understanding of project management methodologies, and great communication and leadership skills. The candidate may have a technical or non-technical background, is looking to transition into the next stage of their career and demonstrate an interest in developing Project Management across our clients North American offices. As the Leading Project Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Responsibilities Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring that project goals, timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams. Manage the engineering design process, coordinating multiple disciplines working in parallel to ensure alignment with project requirements. Lead technical discussions with clients, providing direction, addressing project challenges, and ensuring effective communication between all parties. Develop and monitor project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring compliance with agreed timelines and financial targets. Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize potential delays or cost overruns. Ensure strict compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements throughout all project phases. Maintain responsibility for the financial performance of projects, including budget tracking, variance analysis, and Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) management. Manage contractual and commercial aspects, including contract notices, client and subconsultant claims, and subconsultant variations. Conduct commercial negotiations with clients regarding progress claims, contract variations, and ESDC agreements. Assess and plan human resource needs for current and future project phases, ensuring the efficient allocation of technical personnel. Supervise construction field engineering activities, ensuring that design reviews and on-site engineering requirements are met. Prepare, review, and evaluate tender and contract documents, including subconsultant proposals for construction and design projects. Facilitate team collaboration, providing leadership and guidance to project team members while fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation. Participate in project review meetings, sharing insights on lessons learned and best practices to drive continuous improvement. Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring project success and positioning the company for future opportunities. Skills and Qualifications Bachelors degree or higher in Geotechnical, Architectural, Civil or Structural Engineering Preferably a Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) and a PMP certification A minimum of 13 years experience in consulting engineering in the Architectural / Engineering / Construction (AEC) industry Experience delivering large infrastructure projects within Canada (considered an asset) Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the proficient use of Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Great leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate project teams and build effective relationships with clients and stakeholders What We Offer Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort let us match you to your ideal position. About Us Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. Thats what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 50 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing anywhere in the world.