Project Manager, Bridges

Job Description

Do you like working on big bridges? Are you a project manager that delivers excellent customer service to clients? We currently have an opening for a Project Manager, Bridges working our of any of our Alberta Offices .

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business. Focused locally, we offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada.

We proudly have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 17 consecutive years and a Platinum Club member. This award recognizes our technical excellence, business performance, innovation, dedication to our staff, and involvement in the community. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!

You will become an integral part of the Transportation Structures Group and will be responsible for undertaking project management of standard and/or major bridge projects for a variety of public and private sector clients. Our group is a vibrant, growing team with a passion for supporting the communities in which we live and work with technical expertise and a collaborative design philosophy. Our project teams are proud to have led large multi-discipline bridge infrastructure projects across Canada.

We are looking for a new team leader who will work with our dynamic, multi-discipline group to lead design teams while managing projects within the defined budget, and quality requirements. There is also an opportunity to continue to develop your technical skills and undertake structural engineering design.

What we offer:

• A flexible work environment that allows for a combination of working from home and in the office.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a fitness allowance, and company-matching pension program, and a parental leave top-up program.
• Ongoing support for your growth and development, including a formal Professional Development program, mentorship programs, training opportunities specifically for Project Management skill development, professional designation support and a Young Professionals Group.
• Discounted rates at a neighboring childcare facility.
• An active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office, and offers subsidized tickets to local events.
  
  
  

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, designing, and providing technical expertise on bridges and bridge structure projects, with a primary focus in client service for Provincial and Major Urban clients.
• Guiding the project team through the preparation of technical reports to support the project deliverables and ensure the project and client needs are met in an effective and timely manner.
• Preparing engineering fee estimates.
• Monitoring, controlling, and reporting project status internally and externally.
• Preparing proposals and participating in business development/marketing initiatives for the group.
• Applying Project Management principles to effectively motivate and guide project teams.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

What you will bring:

• An undergraduate degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university; post-graduate degree in Structural Engineering or Project Management is an asset.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
• 8+ years’ progressive experience in Structural engineering and/or project management within the transportation market.
• Proven project management experience.
• Technical expertise in the design and construction of bridges is considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage budget and schedule delivery.
• Superior planning and organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Committed team player and highly self-motivated.
• A passion for multi-discipline projects, leading a large team, and working collaboratively with clients.
• Related experience with Alberta Transportation and City of Edmonton is an asset.
• This position will require occasional travel.
• Valid driver’s license.