Engineering Project Manager

Cold Lake, AB

Feb 28, 2023

SE Design and Consulting Inc.

SE Design and Consulting Inc. (SE Design) is a growing Civil/Municipal Consulting firm that provides engineering, project management, geomatics, and consulting services primarily within the northeastern region of Alberta and Lakeland Region. We pride ourselves on being innovative and capable of tackling new challenges; developing long-term relationships with our clients; and bettering communities through quality project delivery and community engagement. We provide consulting services from project inception to completion, starting with the preliminary engineering, planning and concept phases, followed by detailed engineering design, tendering, and project and construction management, all with a client-centered, value-added, and cohesive approach.  If you are looking for a long-term career working with a supportive and close-knit team of technical and professional staff where you can advance your career, then SE Design is for you. We believe in treating our employees like family and we offer unique benefits that enable a healthy balance between personal life and a rewarding and fulfilling career.

SE Design operates from an office in the City of Cold Lake, Alberta - a dynamic and fast-growing community of 15,000 people located three hours northeast of Edmonton, Alberta in the Lakeland Region. The area provides excellent opportunities for long term employment combined with a small-town atmosphere, family-oriented communities, and superb outdoor recreation for leisure time enjoyment.

Permanent

Individual Requirements:

• Has experience working as a Project Manager within a civil/municipal consulting engineering team.
• Uses Project Management methodology to ensure a high level of client satisfaction with SE Design’s consulting services.
• A proactive problem solver who provides cost effective solutions and options.
• A proactive thinker who can anticipate client’s questions or concerns and keeps ahead of any impacts to a client’s project to ensure on time delivery and client satisfaction.
• Can effectually communicate technical terms and specifications to non-technical client audiences.
• Has an entrepreneurial mindset who treats the business like their own and has a desire to grow their position into a key leadership role in SE Design’s management team.

Position Duties:

• Provide leadership and mentoring of SE Design’s team of technical and professional staff to effectively communicate with the clients, manage scope changes and other requirements, while meeting project budgets, timelines, and objectives.
• Manage workflow and communication between the design and project administration team to ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Manage and monitor technical and professional staff performance, training plans, and career paths.
• Ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of operations are achieved.
• Identify new business opportunities; create and deliver proposals inclusive of scope, fees, and qualifications for public and client RFPs.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients.
• Conduct site visits and client meetings, as required.
• Facilitate team meetings to foster efficient, effective, and timely project delivery to ensure that client satisfaction is achieved.
• Oversee the preparation of documentation and reporting developed by the technical team, to ensure accuracy of deliverables according to project requirements and effective client communication.
• Coordinate staff and sub-consultants for planning, legal survey, geotechnical, environmental, and other consultant services.
• Review and approval of civil works associated with municipal projects according to Provincial and Municipal standards.
• Review and investigate preliminary engineering options during the development planning process.
• Accountable for project performance; on-time, on-budget, and quality project delivery; and assuring client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Administer financial activities of the project including billing hours appropriately and with client transparency; tracking revenue; issuing invoices; and recovering receivables.
• Work with the leadership team in the interviewing process to ensure culture fit and selection of professional and technical talent.
• Manage and maintain SE Design’s safety program and COR certification.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering program.
• 15 years+ of relevant knowledge and experience within the Civil/Municipal Engineering fields
• P. Eng. status suitable for registration with APEGA.
• A professional individual who will represent the organization and be a role model for our team.
• An excellent communicator, including leadership and interpersonal skills.
• A positive work ethic and adaptability to a variety of projects.
• Proven ability to develop a business; work in a variety of client settings; and successfully develop a team of technical and professional staff.
• Committed to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Previous experience in organizing, structuring, and growing a small to mid-size engineering firm.

Compensation:

• Excellent financial compensation and benefit packages commensurate with experience.
• Benefit package includes corporate RRSP matching, prescription drug coverage, dental care, long term disability, life insurance, dependent life insurance, AD&D, and Family Assistance.
• Exposure to varied and extensive project work with the potential for steep career growth.
• Corporate training and advancement opportunities.

Submit resume and cover letter to:  engineering@sedesign.ca

Candidates with less experience may be considered for alternate positions.

For more information about our company visit our website at sedesign.ca.