Hiring now for Williams Engineering Canada Inc.: Mechanical Engineering Manager Full Time

Engineering position available
At Williams Engineering Canada, we brighten the lives of people in our community. Knowing what we do reaches beyond a single project, we believe it’s not only our responsibility but our core purpose to engineer cities that are safe, inclusive, and resilient. We believe in the value of shared knowledge to better consult, create, and encourage diverse perspectives, to provide innovative solutions across the busiest cities and the most remote regions of Western and Northern Canada. We recognize that our people do much more than engineer solutions and solve our clients’ greatest challenges; they have the opportunity to impact the communities in which they live, work, and build relationships in. In order to make a positive impact on our communities, we must start by positively impacting our own people. To us, this means providing fair compensation, training, advancement opportunities, and an open-door team environment. This also means maintaining a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer a flexible work environment to support the unique and busy lives that our people lead. There are many reasons why remote working helps people have more control over their work and balance their lives, that’s why at Williams Engineering, we believe a remote work strategy makes business sense and helps us achieve our purpose of brightening the lives of people in our communities by reducing our carbon footprint. We operate on a fully remote option for any teammate who wants to when deemed appropriate by their manager. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, recognizing our dedication to creating a supportive and engaging workplace. At Williams Engineering, we value collaboration, respect, and opportunities for growth. If you join us, you have an opportunity to be a part of the impact that we create. We are looking for teammates who want to have an impact on the community through their work and are interested in taking on initiative to live out your Purpose through your work every day. This role calls for an individual who is driven by Purpose and who wants to be a trailblazer in leading Purpose driven projects. Reports to: Director, Engineering Services Based at: Regional Office Position Purpose: Responsible for providing strategic direction, and developing a strong team of engineers and technologists to support the ongoing growth of the organization. Specific Responsibilities Include: Analyze existing data to forecast business decisions regarding budget forecasting, budget variances, client profitability, risk management and report findings to the Regional Operations Manager and Engineering Director as appropriate. Overseeing the design process, provide effective options and solutions to design problems. Mitigating WE’s risk exposure on projects and protecting client relationships. In conjunction with Project Controls and other Engineering Managers, develop standards and procedures for, quality, efficiency, safety, cost reduction, client service and ensure they are followed by your Service Line. Lead the preparation of proposals for major projects. Working with the Project Manager/ Relationship Manager/ Director, support the development of lasting relationships with clients. Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions. Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships. Manage, motivate, train, mentor, and Service Line direct reports according to company policies and guidelines. With advice from the Team Lead(s), forecast workload for staffing targets and participate in recruitment and termination of teammates. Develop direct reports’ Career Paths and provide performance appraisals, with input from the Director. Manage cost and time components of the Service Line to ensure profitability. Work with Human Resources to develop and deliver in-house technical training on areas of expertise. Perpetuate, clarify, and embody WE Purpose and Core Values. Teammates are required to adhere to the company policies and guidelines as well as the company and client safety policies and practices in effect at any given time. Have the ability to apply for a Federal security clearance in order to work on institutional projects as required. Teammates in a leadership position are expected to obtain their Leadership in Safety Excellence certificate as part of their role with WE Qualifications and Experience: P.Eng. or C.E.T. designation. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or diploma in Engineering Technology. 12+ years experience in Consulting Engineering or related field. Experience in a management, supervisory or mentorship role. Valid class 5 driver’s license. Skills and Capabilities: Excellent interpersonal skills; a person who listens well, respects diversity of opinions and has an open, clear and succinct communication style. Strong presentation and project management skills. The ability to recognize and accurately define problems and solutions by collecting data and establishing facts to draw valid conclusions. A results oriented and decisive individual with the ability to delegate effectively. A people oriented leader with a reputation for successfully attracting, mentoring and motivating a team. Effective organizational and time management skills in handling multiple priorities, performing a variety of tasks, and meeting required deadlines. Strong contacts in the engineering community and a persuasive presentation and communication style. Experience and good judgement to plan and accomplish ambitious but achievable goals. Ability to represent the company to WE teammates, clients and community by ensuring the best image is presented. Understands basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly. Understands our pricing model and billing procedures. Ability to facilitate team and client meetings effectively. Possesses strong understanding in the area of at least one engineering discipline. Application knowledge of WE systems and programs (including MS Office 365, Deltek Vision, SharePoint, and discipline specific drafting/design software.)