Calgary Civil Team Manager

at  WalterFedy

Role At a Glance
The highly experienced and visionary Civil Team Manager will lead and manage complex projects from concept through completion in our Calgary office. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for design excellence, sustainability, and innovation. The Civil Team Manager will oversee and coordinate design teams, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality architectural solutions. This role also involves defining project scope, establishing design criteria, and ensuring compliance with project schedules, budgets, and company procedures, while providing expert technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

You’ll Love This Role If

• You’re driven to lead engineering teams to deliver high-quality, timely, and efficient project outcomes.
• You’re excited to apply your technical and strategic skills to solve complex challenges and ensure project success.
• You thrive on building strong client relationships and contributing to a collaborative, values-driven work environment.

What You Will Do

The following skills and responsibilities are essential to effectively manage the Civil strategy, ensuring the firm’s growth, innovation, and client satisfaction.

• Leadership: Set a strategic vision, manage and mentor a diverse team, and make effective decisions to guide project success.
• Design Expertise: Leverage deep design knowledge and technical proficiency in software to create innovative, high-quality solutions.
• Strategic Planning: Conduct market analysis, manage budgets, and oversee projects to ensure timely, cost-effective completion.
• Client Relations: Build strong client relationships through effective communication, negotiation, and management.
• Collaboration: Network, collaborate across disciplines, and support business development to foster team growth and enhance project impact.
• Sustainability and Innovation: Apply sustainable design practices and stay current with industry innovations.
• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Use analytical skills to address challenges and adapt to evolving needs and technologies.
• Public Speaking and Presentation: Present design concepts and confidently engage at industry events to position the firm as a leader.

What You Bring to the Table

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a civil engineering role, with significant experience in project management and technical leadership.
• Registration with APEGA.
• Strong multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge and the ability to devise innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and direct engineering teams and projects.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools.
• Key Competencies:
• Technical expertise in civil engineering
• Leadership and team coordination.
• Strategic planning and project management.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Effective communication and client interaction.
• Innovation and continuous improvement.
• Driven, self-directed and capable of working independently.

Life at WalterFedy
We are a people-first organization that embraces a hybrid work strategy. This approach gives our team the autonomy and flexibility to choose what work environment mix is best for them based on their role, team, clients, and personal needs.
As an innovative multi-discipline design and construction collective, our ambition goes beyond great design – we are here to enhance the world around us. To make it happen, we need a team of agile, ambitious, and big-picture thinkers who share our drive to harness our collective talents to do something bigger.
Our team is made up of the industry’s best. We share a common commitment to questioning the ordinary, infusing everything we do with creativity, and challenging our industry to redefine what’s possible.
Join us as we move past working for a living, and toward building better communities with smart, influential design.
How to Apply
Please apply with your resume and cover letter using the link on this page. You will be redirected to our internal application platform.
WalterFedy strives to create a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring practice and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship, status, age, sex, gender identity/expression, marital or domestic partnership status, or disability.
Should you require accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact hr@walterfedy.com or call 519-576-2150.
Thank you for your interest in WalterFedy

You’ll Love This Role If

• You’re driven to lead engineering teams to deliver high-quality, timely, and efficient project outcomes.
• You’re excited to apply your technical and strategic skills to solve complex challenges and ensure project success.
• You thrive on building strong client relationships and contributing to a collaborative, values-driven work environment

The following skills and responsibilities are essential to effectively manage the Civil strategy, ensuring the firm’s growth, innovation, and client satisfaction.

• Leadership: Set a strategic vision, manage and mentor a diverse team, and make effective decisions to guide project success.
• Design Expertise: Leverage deep design knowledge and technical proficiency in software to create innovative, high-quality solutions.
• Strategic Planning: Conduct market analysis, manage budgets, and oversee projects to ensure timely, cost-effective completion.
• Client Relations: Build strong client relationships through effective communication, negotiation, and management.
• Collaboration: Network, collaborate across disciplines, and support business development to foster team growth and enhance project impact.
• Sustainability and Innovation: Apply sustainable design practices and stay current with industry innovations.
• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Use analytical skills to address challenges and adapt to evolving needs and technologies.
• Public Speaking and Presentation: Present design concepts and confidently engage at industry events to position the firm as a leader