Municipal Engineering Project Manager

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Are you an engineer with project and people management experience? Do you have experience in stakeholder engagement and working with utility companies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, delivering projects to government clients, and working with others to achieve excellence? And finally, are you ready to take your career to the next level? If yes, then we should talk! Parsons is now hiring a Municipal Engineering Project Manager who can lead a team of professionals overseeing every phase of projects for regional and municipal clients on Vancouver Island.

At Parsons, all employees benefit from our flexible work options program, with time spent working both in-office and remotely; our managerial structure facilitates regular, open and honest communication about the company, projects, and your career path; and we promote a culture of innovation and growth, where, you will have an opportunity to learn, grow, and excel in your career, while making a tangible difference in our local and provincial communities.

Parsons is an industry leader in successfully delivering complex, challenging, and high-profile infrastructure projects using all project delivery models, including integrated delivery (public-private partnership, design-build, construction management at-risk) and traditional delivery. Parsons’ extensive experience, combined with your significant management and technical experience, will propel your career forward with opportunities for advancement. We need a Municipal Engineering Project Manager who is versatile, and who possesses exceptional communication, analytical and management skills.

You will also be part of a larger team that strives to live Parsons’ values each day – delivering a better world through our commitment to people, processes, and technology.

Responsibilities:

• Act as Team Leader on relevant projects, tasks, and other assignments promoting technical excellence and quality assurance of project tasks and deliverables.
• Manage, coach, motivate and provide leadership for staff to provide high-quality services and innovative solutions to complex infrastructure design challenges involving multiple stakeholders.
• Lead and oversee the preparation of technical reports and documentation of activity for clients and promoting technical excellence and quality assurance of project tasks and deliverables.
• Provide effective and efficient management of relevant day-to-day operations, including scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work to achieve project objectives and outcome measures.
• Assist in business development activities and undertake leadership roles in proposal preparation.
• Maintain an awareness of trends, developments and advancements in relevant fields and broader industry to retain technical competency and provide state-of-the-art services and advice to our clients.
• Act as Parsons’ representative with clients and selected subcontractors during project execution.
• Collaborate with Business Development to market and secure additional work with provincial, regional, and municipal clients.
• Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Oversee the establishment of the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Work with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Ensure that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Work with the key project individuals to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work. Advise the client and company management of any such changes.
• Promote technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant technical experience, including 5 years of successful technical leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Registered as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or eligible for registration, with Engineers and Geoscientist of British Columbia (EGBC).
• Proven track record of leading and managing group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in training, mentoring, motivating, leading, and supervising a team of highly qualified professional staff
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Applied knowledge of published standards and guidelines from provincial and municipal governments and associations.
• Excellent understanding of stakeholders’ (utility company) processes and requirements.
• Proficient in the application of specialized engineering and assessments software.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments.
• Ability to embrace change and pivot as project priorities evolve ensuring project goals are consistently aligned with client and corporate objectives
• Exceptional organization abilities including the capacity to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Relocation assistance is available.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $118,500 - $220,000This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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