Description
project management
design management
engineering drawings
tender documents
bridge projects
client relationships
Lead endeavors where people and societies grow and flourish
You will play an important part in COWI’s leadership team, directly reporting to the Vice President, Head of Engineering Canada, focusing on enhancing the capabilities of your team. Collaborating with fellow managers, you will play a strategic role in workforce planning and resource optimization. Your deep understanding of your team’s strengths and development needs will be critical in supporting talent acquisition, retention, and ongoing professional growth within the company. Additionally, you will oversee both the technical delivery and business development of bridge projects, using your skills to ensure project excellence, expand client relationships, and support the sustained growth of COWI’s bridge engineering practice.
In this pivotal position, you will guide and develop a skilled team of bridge engineers primarily located in Edmonton and Calgary. Your guidance will be essential in executing a diverse array of bridge infrastructure projects throughout North America, promoting innovation at every stage.
- Build a diverse and inclusive team, serving as an ambassador for COWI’s values.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for the team.
- Participate in strategy meetings to contribute to COWI Group's strategic priorities.
- Ensure COWI North America meets or fulfills its strategic targets.
- Serve as project manager, design manager, or technical specialist on diverse projects for public, private, or contractor partners. Project will vary in size and complexity.
- Oversee the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to assigned staff, creating a culture of growth and collaboration.
- Define and monitor staff performance targets to ensure accountability.
- Support professional development by identifying opportunities for skill enhancement.
- Provide design management and technical support to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients to support growth.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend competitive salaries based on contributions and results.
- Manage business development and marketing efforts, pursuing project opportunities and representing the Company in external settings, such as technical committees, conferences, seminars, professional bodies, and business groups
Requirements
bridge design
project management
civil engineering
p.eng.
team mentoring
communication
- Significant background in managing projects and overseeing teams, with a focus on relevant technical engineering knowledge.
- A minimum of 12 years of experience in Bridge Design and Project Management in the consulting environment
- Experience in leading bridge projects with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, the City of Edmonton, and the City of Calgary
- A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Extensive experience in team development, with skills in mentoring, coaching, and providing constructive feedback to team members.
- Demonstrated ability to lead others through change while showing genuine interest in employee career development.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with effective time management abilities and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- A Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) in Alberta, or can obtain within 6 months
Benefits
Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.
Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share! | Full time hires get minimum 5 weeks’ vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership | Group RRSP program with company matching | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events
COWI is proud to offer an exciting leadership opportunity for a Bridge Engineering Manager based in our evolving Edmonton office. This role offers a compelling chance to manage and develop COWI’s bridge engineering presence in Alberta while partnering closely with technical leaders and bridge teams across Canada.
A place to work and so much more
Training + Development
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