Principal Project Manager

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. 

 

 

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If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. 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.

 

The Workstream Delivery & Operational Lead for the  Enhanced Transit Service will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery, operational readiness and delivery of a temporary, large-scale transit system to support mega events.  

The successful candidate will be a highly accomplished transport and project management professional with over two decades of experience in public transport, planning, and delivery and operations. With a career spanning leadership role in the bus industry and extensive consultancy experience, they will bring unmatched expertise in bus and BRT operations, zero-emission fleet deployment, park-and-ride systems, and the planning and delivery of transport services for major international events.  

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Planning & Service Design 

• Provide visionary leadership in the development, evaluation, and refinement of the Enhanced Transit Service strategy including international best practice for mega-event transport. 

• Direct the enhancement and application of the “living model” as a dynamic decision-support tool, integrating demand forecasting, service design, and operational planning to ensure accuracy and adaptability. 

• Establish a comprehensive, multimodal service plan that seamlessly integrates bus and rail operations with mobility hubs, park-and-ride facilities, and depot locations, ensuring efficient end-to-end journeys for spectators and workforce. 

• Embed resilience, scalability, and flexibility into Enhanced Transit Service planning, enabling rapid adaptation to evolving event-time requirements, unforeseen disruptions, and fluctuating demand. 

Transit Operations & Network Optimization 

• Partner with client Operations to optimize the existing and planned transportation network, ensuring it can absorb and manage the extraordinary demand. 

• Oversee the integration of Enhanced Transit Service services with regional transit systems, creating a unified, reliable, and user-friendly network for spectators and workforce. 

• Develop sophisticated operational strategies for fleet deployment, scheduling, and routing, maximizing efficiency, minimizing delays, and ensuring equitable service distribution. 

• Anticipate, model, and mitigate operational risks including congestion, service disruptions, and capacity constraints through proactive scenario planning and contingency measures. 

Infrastructure, Fleet & Technology Coordination 

• Oversee the fleet strategy, including procurement, allocation, maintenance, and lifecycle planning, ensuring sufficient capacity and operational resilience. 

• Support the planning and acquisition of temporary or permanent real estate for depots, hubs, and operational facilities. 

• Drive the integration of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), real-time monitoring, and passenger information systems to enhance operational oversight and customer experience.