Civil Engineering Manager, Land Development

at  Egis Group

Company Description
Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, highlighted by our recent acquisition of McIntosh Perry—now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.
Our values showcase everything we believe in:
A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.
A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.
A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.
The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you?
Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.
Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.
Job Description

The ideal candidate will have the following background, skills and attributes:

• Completion of a university degree in Civil Engineering;
• 15+ years of project management on land development projects;
• Proven track record of leading Engineering teams;
• Professional Engineer in Ontario;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (French would also be an asset);
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, time management and ability to think creatively;
• Sound understanding of the land development process including the planning act and applicable subdivision and site plan approval process;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team;
• Strong project management experience including proper project set-up, scheduling, invoicing, (experience with financial software such as deltek or oracle would be an asset)
• Has worked in, or understands the consulting engineering environment; and
• Working knowledge of modelling software (PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, EPANET, etc.)

• Client Management and Business Development including client communications regarding new opportunities, key projects, and staffing concerns.
• Strategic Planning and Budget Preparation including assisting with preparation and implementation of business plans with senior management and Service Line leaders;
• Operational Planning including regularly meeting with Senior Leadership to report on resourcing and people management issues, financial reporting and business development
• Strategic Planning including working with the Division Vice-President to create and maintain the 3-year Strategic Plan for the Land Development Division;
• Financial Management including being accountable for meeting the financial targets for the Division (Utilization, Gross & Net Revenue, DLM, and DSO) and assisting with maintaining and keeping current the standard reports including Accounts Receivable, Opportunity Pipeline, and Backlog;
• People Management and Development including establishing employee development plans, training requirements, performance expectations and scorecards, when applicable;
• Developing and maintaining relationships with industry professionals, consultants and other business leaders to help grow the business;
• Providing guidance and oversight in the preparation of proposals, development of work plans, schedules, budgets, fees and negotiations;
• Providing leadership, daily management, and mentoring to the Land Development engineering team;
• Acting as a project manager on Land Development projects;
• Managing the successful delivery of multi-discipline projects and satisfying client expectations;
• Ensuring proper project planning is in place for the scheduling, staffing and resourcing of teams in order to ensure the effective execution of projects; and
• Monitoring industry standards and developments, assessing client needs and making concrete decisions on proposed solutions;
  Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following background, skills and attributes:

• Completion of a university degree in Civil Engineering;
• 15+ years of project management on land development projects;
• Proven track record of leading Engineering teams;
• Professional Engineer in Ontario;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (French would also be an asset);
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, time management and ability to think creatively;
• Sound understanding of the land development process including the planning act and applicable subdivision and site plan approval process;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team;
• Strong project management experience including proper project set-up, scheduling, invoicing, (experience with financial software such as deltek or oracle would be an asset)
• Has worked in, or understands the consulting engineering environment; and
• Working knowledge of modelling software (PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, EPANET, etc.).

Additional Information
Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application