Department Manager- Transportation Engineering

Department Manager Transportation Engineering

Ontario

CG 17999

Our client, a multi-discipline firm which offers engineering services in Peterborough and across Ontario is seeking a Department Manager, Transportation Engineering.

The manager must have experience in transportation projects as well as the desire to lead and mentor a transportation team.

Responsibilities include :

• Communication with the President and Senior Management Team in the development of policies, strategic planning, and execution of corporate initiatives.
• Preparation and management of the annual department budget and staff needs.
• Preparation and / or coordination of winning proposals for transportation services.
• Participation in the hiring process including promotion and recruiting.
• Provide direction, training, performance management, professional development, and mentorship to the transportation engineering team.
• Provide lead technical support to the team for the assessment and design of highways including related technical reporting, drawings, and specifications.
• Provide direction to engineers and designers to support, maintain, and improve team capabilities and technical competence, and maintaining high quality of work.
• Champion the implementation of Health & Safety policies and practices within the
• Transportation Engineering team for both in office and field work.
• Manage, maintain, and monitor key external client relationships to ensure we understand client needs and expectations.
• Manage and coordinate as necessary, interdepartmental relationships and work (ongoing and prospective work).
• Keep up to date with relevant and applicable local, provincial, and federal government regulations as they apply to the transportation group.
• Contribute as a Senior Engineer / Project Manager on transportation department project

Requirements are :

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with 10+years of related Transportation experience, including supervisory / management experience.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario or eligible to be licensed within six (6) months of employment.
• Preference for design experience with MTO and experience qualifying for RAQS Highway Engineering Categories.
• Committed to quality improvement and clients core values and experienced in the development and management of staff and project teams.
• Strong inter-personal relationship skills with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other employees, government officials, agencies, and contractors.
• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, an Ontario G class driver’s license.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain clients and viewed in the market as an expert in the transportation field.
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