Project Engineering Director

Project Engineering Director, Engineering Management TPO

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Location – Toronto, ON or Montréal, QC.

The Project Engineering Director will join the Engineering Management practice within the Technical Professional Organization (TPO) of Engineering Services Canada. The Project Engineering Director will play a lead role in the delivery of Engineering Services on large and complex projects (generally Class 4 & 5 projects) while also supporting the growth of the Engineering Management practice.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, Engineering Management Practice, the Project Engineering Director will contribute to the development of the team’s strategy and overseeing/ensuring the successful execution of the engineering design of large, multi-disciplinary projects from inception to completion. In addition, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Project Delivery, Technical TPO, external stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.  The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, exceptional technical expertise, multi-disciplinary engineering experience, and a proven track record of managing engineering of large-scale projects.

Your role within the team:

Engineering Planning and Execution:

• Collaborate with Win Work and Market Lead to define proposal timelines, deliverables and efforts, ensuring alignment with client requirements and overall business objectives.

• Collaborate with Project Delivery to define project goals, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client requirements and overall business objectives.

• Oversee the engineering project lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and implementation, while managing resources effectively.

• Oversee the Project Design Execution Plan.

• Oversee the inter-disciplinary technical coordination.

• Review contract documents to ensure all deliverables and obligations associated with the scope of work are fully understood and identified.

• Review work hour estimate for the project and ensure budget and schedule are adhered to.

• Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve any issues or bottlenecks that may impact project timelines or quality.

Technical Expertise and Quality Assurance:

• Provide technical guidance and expertise to the engineering team, ensuring the use of industry best practices and standards.

• Conduct regular reviews and quality assessments of engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements, specifications, and quality standards.

• Promotes a Value Engineering culture throughout the project life cycle.

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes, methodologies, and tools, driving efficiency and productivity.

• Actively act in the role of Engineering Director on a major project.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and regulatory authorities, to ensure project success.

• Engage in effective communication, providing regular engineering updates, addressing concerns, and managing expectations to foster strong client relationships.

• Actively participate in meetings, presentations, and technical discussions, representing the engineering team and providing expert insights and recommendations.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.

• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.

• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.

• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.

• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field with 25+ years of experience in a relevant field.  Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering management, overseeing complex engineering projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to obtain relevant professional designation in multiple jurisdictions across Canada.

• Strong technical expertise in a relevant engineering discipline, with a deep understanding of engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, unify and motivate team members to achieve project goals.

• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences (both French and English are an asset).

• Proven project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and deliver projects within budget and on schedule.

• Familiarity with relevant engineering software, tools, and technologies.

* Si vous êtes situé dans la province du Québec, la connaissance du français et de l’anglais est requise. Puisque AtkinsRéalis est une entreprise internationale et qu’elle a des bureaux et employés partout à travers le monde et que sa clientèle est également internationale, nous devons être en mesure de fournir des services en français et en anglais. Par conséquent, une connaissance de l’anglais est requise en raison de la nature des services professionnels que vous fournirez.  Dans le cas où vous êtes situé à l’extérieur de la province du Québec, la connaissance de l’anglais est requise et la connaissance du français est un atout.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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