director of engineering

Work setting

• Engineering firm

Tasks

• Assign engineering projects to engineers or other technical workers
• Consult with clients to determine project needs
• Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets
• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Provide detailed information and guidance to clients on project analysis and design
• Review engineering projects to approve or recommend changes
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for engineering work
• Hire, train, direct and motivate staff
• Authorize the development of specifications for products or services
• Evaluate technical designs and engineering work
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Manage contracts
• Develop risk management plans

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Provincial and Territorial professional engineer registration

Area of specialization

• Mechanical

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Values and ethics
• Accountability

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week