Department Manager, Mechanical

Description

• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Collaborate with the leadership team in other offices to ensure appropriate inter-office resource sharing.
• Foster a customer focused team environment that promotes openness, trust, empowerment, innovation, team work and high quality performance for client satisfaction.
• Manage mechanical engineering team according to required time frames and standards by supervising the performance of mechanical engineers, reviewing deliverables and providing high level technical expertise.
• Arrange for Technical reviews as specified in operating procedures and the project execution plan.
• Review and approve discipline specific project execution strategies and engineering plans in conjunction with the assigned Mechanical lead on the project.
• Ensures current technical standards, reference materials, software programs and tools are in place as necessary for the use of the Mechanical discipline.
• In collaboration with People & Performance, manage the recruitment and selection of required resources for the group including selecting and hiring top performers and appropriately managing workload.
• Manage the performance of the Mechanical group by carrying out performance reviews and providing technical and leadership support where required.
• Contribute to the cost-efficient delivery of mechanical engineering by managing the man hour budget and reviewing and approving mechanical capital cost estimates, recommending alternative approaches where possible.
• Provide guidance and knowledge to engineers and other group members in support of their personal and professional development.

Requirements

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
• An excellent understanding of Mechanical engineering specifications, industry standards, practices, applicable codes including national, provincial and local codes, acts and regulations.
• Strong problem solving and organization skills and ability to meet tight deadlines while providing exceptional service to our clients is a must.
• Understanding of Financial Reports and project budgets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering.
• A proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously or a single project of major size and scope.
• Previous experience in a Minerals & Metals and Oil & Gas.
• 15+ years’ proven technical and management experience with an engineering consulting firm or other large organization; construction experience is desirable.
• A proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Willingness to travel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience leading and guiding engineering teams.

Benefits

• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
• Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance