Buildings Engineering Division Manager

Associated Engineering; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off including generous vacation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Associated Engineering, located in Vancouver, is hiring a Buildings Engineering Division Manager to oversee operational management and client relationships. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of engineering experience and at least 5 years in consultancy. Responsibilities include ensuring project success, managing risks, and optimizing staff utilization. The position offers competitive salaries between $150,000 to $250,000, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in design, engineering, construction, and management.
• Minimum of 5 years in a consulting capacity.
• Experience in business development in private and public sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational market development, client relationships, and business initiatives.
• Ensure successful planning, design, and management of projects.
• Support Group and Project Managers in resource allocation and risk management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering

Registered as a professional engineer with EGBC

Job description

Buildings Engineering Division Manager

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, employee‑owned company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Buildings Engineering Division Manager to join our team in Vancouver. The role requires clear articulation of building project needs, technical confidence, and credible understanding of the sector.

What We Offer

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
  Salary range: $150,000.00 to $250,000.00
• Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision coverage, fitness allowance, employee and family assistance programs, mental health supports
• Paid time off: generous vacation, paid office closure over December holiday break, industry‑leading paid sick time, maternity/paternity leave top‑up program
• Ongoing professional development: active Young Professional group, formal mentoring programs, paid professional development hours, capacity‑building seminars, Engineer In Training programs
• Social activities: company‑wide events, regular lunch‑and‑learns, community volunteer opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Operational management encompassing market development, business opportunity identification, marketing plan development, and business development initiatives
• Lead client relationships, business, and team development
• Achieve Division's financial objectives through yearly business plans and prospect prioritization
• Deliver outstanding service by ensuring successful planning, design, and management of projects
• Review proposals to ensure alignment with company capabilities and risk minimization
• Collaborate with other managers on multi‑discipline projects
• Keep staff technically current: organize conference attendance, recommend papers, and collaborate with Technical Vice Presidents and the General Manager
• Ensure all engineering work meets industry standards, company procedures, and client expectations
• Support Group and Project Managers with project execution, resource allocation, and risk management
• Optimize staff utilization across the Division
• Select and hire staff, develop their career path focused on technical leadership, project management, client management, or a blend
• Represent the Company in public and professional activities to enhance its reputation

Does this sound like you?

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited post‑secondary institution
• Registered, or eligible for registration as a professional engineer with EGBC (P.Eng.)
• 12+ years of experience in design, engineering, construction, and management, including a minimum of 5 years in a consulting capacity
• Project management of industrial and multi‑discipline projects
• Experience in consulting and/or professional work in B.C. is an asset
• Experience in business development in private and public sectors
• Experience liaising with clients, contractors, and consultants
• Experience coaching and mentoring staff
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Committed team player and independent worker
• Ability to travel across Canada
• Valid driver’s licence

About Us

Associated Engineering is passionate about our work and the communities we serve. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we pride ourselves on a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice, providing supportive, collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environments to build careers.

Our Company Culture Is Shaped By

• Growth and development of employees – chart your career path, whatever stage you’re at
• Meaningful work supporting local communities – medium‑sized company shaping communities
• We care, commit, and create – the promise to clients and each other

What’s Next?

Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future. Apply today!

Want more information?

• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.