Senior Technical Design Manager-Transportation

at  Stantec

DESCRIPTION

The Stantec community unites more than 30,000 specialists working in over 200 locations. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to make transportation, infrastructure, and energy and resource projects happen. Our work—professional consulting in planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, and project management —begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Our GTA based team is currently seeking a Transportation Engineering (Roads/Transit/BRT) - Senior Technical/Design Manager to join our team of project managers, technical staff, and multi-discipline specialists in the completion of transit/rail projects. You will lead a team of professionals in the design and construction of large-scale projects in our growing transit-based sector. The projects will be in various phases from conceptual planning, through design, construction, and occupancy. Our team is primarily providing Technical Advisory services partnered with major government agencies with the option in this role to work on the contractor side of Design Build opportunities as well.

• This is a flexible role, both in the working environment and as a key part of our team, building on-going partnerships with our clients, innovative planning for the future of our business, growing together with our leaders and our partners in this new dynamic working environment.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

• Excellent communication and Leadership skills (verbal and written) as well as good relationship building skills with respect to your interactions with team members, clients, and contractors.
• Effective organizational and time management skills in handling multiple projects, performing a variety of tasks, and meeting required deadlines while work independently.
• A strong work ethic with the desire to excel, inspire and to achieve.
• Willingness to learn and a motivated team player.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 15 years of experience in Engineering, Technical Advisory Related Work, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent experience. Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent degree. Civil Engineering Technology diploma or university degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario PEO or with The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians.
• Project Management Professional Designation PMP is an asset.
  This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
  Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
  Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
  Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
  The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
  Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Markham
  Organization : BC-1605 Transpt-CA Ontario GTA
  Employee Status : Regular
  Job Level : Individual Contributor
  Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
  Schedule : Full-time
  Job Posting : Sep 12, 2024, 5:50:05 AM
  Req ID: 240003EL
  Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage multiple projects as a Technical Manager, Technical Advisor/Owner’s Representative. Managing the approved scope, budget and schedule are of utmost importance.
• Lead the Design Team consisting of the Engineers, Scientists, Planners, Coordinators, Schedulers, and other consultants.
• Create innovative ideas and approaches to re-evaluate and improve our business.
• Promoting and overseeing our safety program and overall safety culture.
• Day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team.
• Develop, track, update, forecast and modify the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.
• Leadership and oversite of our safety program, quality reviews, plan reviews and inspections.
• Understand and assist in the negotiation of contracts of all parties to the project.
• Evaluate, advise on and assist in resolving disputes and claims.
• Regular collaboration with colleagues in our multi-disciplined design office.

Our GTA based team is currently seeking a Transportation Engineering (Roads/Transit/BRT) - Senior Technical/Design Manager to join our team of project managers, technical staff, and multi-discipline specialists in the completion of transit/rail projects. You will lead a team of professionals in the design and construction of large-scale projects in our growing transit-based sector. The projects will be in various phases from conceptual planning, through design, construction, and occupancy. Our team is primarily providing Technical Advisory services partnered with major government agencies with the option in this role to work on the contractor side of Design Build opportunities as well.

• This is a flexible role, both in the working environment and as a key part of our team, building on-going partnerships with our clients, innovative planning for the future of our business, growing together with our leaders and our partners in this new dynamic working environment