At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America. Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager / Construction & Techincal Advisor (LRT & Stations) to join our clients LRT construction program in a full time project assisnment role anticipated to extend for approximately five years. The successful candidate will act as an extension of the client's project team, providing independent technical and construction advisory services focused on the delivery of at-grade and elevated LRT stations throughout the construction phase of the program.

Instead, the advisor will safeguard the client's interests by providing oversight, challenge, and inform recommendations regarding the work of the Delivery Partner, Engineer of Record, contractors, and key stakeholders throughout project delivery. Act as the Client's trusted advisor for all station-related construction activities across the Project LRT Construction program. Monitor and review station design development, construction execution, commissioning readiness, and handover activities.

Provide independent assessment of construction methodologies, sequencing, and risk mitigation strategies. Review and advise on contractor and Delivery Partner submissions, technical queries, change requests, non-conformances, and claims related to station works. Identify, assess, and communicate construction risks, opportunities,



and emerging issues that may impact cost, schedule, quality, safety, operability, or maintainability.

Provide technical leadership and informed challenge during project reviews, workshops, and governance meetings. Coordinate with specialists across civil, structural, architectural, systems, rail, utilities, urban realm, operations, and maintenance disciplines. Support the Client in ensuring that station designs and construction outcomes align with project requirements and long-term operational objectives.

Participate in site inspections, progress reviews, testing and commissioning activities, and readiness assessments. Prepare concise technical reports, recommendations, and briefing materials for Client leadership as required. Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline.

Minimum 15 years of post-graduate experience delivering major transit infrastructure projects. Extensive experience with the delivery of LRT stations, including at-grade and elevated station facilities. Demonstrated experience through the construction administration phases of light rail transit projects.

Civil works Rail systems interfaces Mechanical and electrical systems Urban integration and public realm considerations Thorough understanding of construction risk management, contract administration, quality management, and project controls.

Experience on major rail or metro megaprojects Familiarity with governance and oversight structures involving delivery partners, contractors, and designers of record.

Experience supporting public sector transit owners and municipalities At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

📌 Principal Project Manager / Technical & Construction Advisor (LRT & Stations) (Calgary)
🏢 Mott MacDonald
📍 Calgary