Chief Engineer

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group benefits program

Retirement savings program

Career growth opportunities

Annual performance-based bonus

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. seeks an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the Temporary Works Engineering team in the GTA Construction Group. You will act as the Engineer of Record for temporary works, establish standards, lead risk assessments, and drive safety and quality across delivery projects.

The role requires a P.Eng. in Ontario, 15+ years in structural infra, and strong leadership with excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering; master’s degree is an asset.
• P.Eng. licensed in Ontario.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive structural engineering experience in infrastructure.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing project workload.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and governance for temporary works.
• Lead design reviews for formwork, falsework, temporary structures.
• Mentor staff, plan resources, and champion safety.
• Support pursuits, estimates, and proposals.
• Conduct site inspections and issue Certificates of Conformance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Communication

Structural analysis

Leadership

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

P.Eng. licensed in Ontario

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP2000

RISA

Mathcad

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work!

SUMMARY

Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Chief Engineer to lead the Temporary Works Engineering team within the GTA Construction Group. The Chief Engineer serves as the senior technical authority responsible for engineering governance, technical excellence, risk management, staff leadership, and support of project delivery, pursuits, and innovation initiatives across civil infrastructure and bridge construction projects.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

Engineering Leadership & Governance Provide technical leadership and serve as the Engineer of Record for Temporary Works. Establish engineering standards, procedures, design guidelines, and quality assurance processes. Lead technical reviews and risk assessments for critical construction operations. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and PEO obligations.

Technical Excellence Direct design and review of formwork, falsework, temporary bridges, work platforms, excavation support systems, lifting and jacking systems, foundations, and fall protection systems. Review and approve calculations, models, drawings, and construction methodologies. Lead constructability reviews and value engineering initiatives.

People Leadership Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate engineering staff. Manage workload planning, resource allocation, and succession planning. Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Project & Business Support Support major pursuits, estimates, proposals, and alternative construction methodologies. Collaborate with operations, project management, and executive leadership.

Construction Support Conduct site inspections and technical reviews. Issue Certificates of Conformance when required. Provide technical support for critical construction activities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 15 years of progressive structural engineering experience in infrastructure, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering; master’s degree considered an asset.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario.
• Advanced expertise with structural analysis and engineering software including SAP2000, RISA, Mathcad, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Excel.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management capabilities.
• Valid G driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Results-driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrate versatility and resourcefulness in overcoming business challenges.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Expected Base Salary: [$120,00- - $165,000] per year.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.

Vacancy Status

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Our People

At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are among the best. Our most valuable asset is our people – comprising our employees, customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely. GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our Work

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods to shape our communities and cities. We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing construction companies. Every day, our people design, deliver, and maintain infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring, and foundations to excavation, remediation, structures, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self-perform all project scopes without reliance on subcontractors. The work we do at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

Our Culture

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences. Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by repurposing old roads and reengineering them into new ones, thereby keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today. If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!