Engineering Manager

Randstad Canada; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for a manufacturing client in Squamish, BC. You will lead the Project Delivery & Design group, aligning design, engineering, and site execution with business goals and client satisfaction.

You will oversee Product Development, Structural Engineering, and PM teams, driving process improvements and ensuring quality, efficiency, and on-time project delivery. This role requires strategic thinking and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in construction, architecture, engineering, or related field with leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction methods, materials, and sustainable practices.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams including engineering, design, PM, and site personnel.
• Hands-on leadership style to remove roadblocks and support project delivery.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with budgets and schedules.
• Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Familiar with BIM workflows and digital design tools like Revit and Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of Project Delivery & Design department to align with objectives.
• Lead Product Development, Structural Eng, Design, PM, and Site Supervision teams with guidance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and resource tracking.
• Monitor team performance metrics and project KPIs to align with objectives.
• Coordinate resource planning and workload distribution across teams.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Ensure coordination between engineering, digital design, PM, and site teams.
• Maintain and improve departmental processes, standards, and workflows for consistent project execution.
• Participate in project reviews and provide hands-on support for complex challenges.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to monitor progress, risks, and budgets.
• Work with manufacturing teams to ensure project requirements are communicated and executed.
• Support Sales with technical input and project execution insights.
• Represent company capabilities in industry and client meetings.
• Engage with team members on execution and issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

BIM workflows

Autodesk Revit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture

PMP certification

P.Eng. designation

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Inventor

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for a manufacturing client of ours based in beautiful Squamish BC. This role is responsible for developing and implementing processes that strengthen project delivery, integrate design and engineering solutions, and support consistent alignment with business objectives. The Engineering Manager provides leadership to the Project Management, Product Development & Design team, ensuring departmental activities are aligned with company goals for client satisfaction, technical excellence, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Project Delivery & Design department, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and in alignment with company objectives.
• Lead and support the Product Development, Structural Engineering, Design, Project Management, and Site Supervision teams, providing guidance, coaching, and hands-on assistance to help achieve project goals.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and project outcomes.
• Support departmental budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and resource tracking activities.
• Monitor and report on team performance metrics and project KPIs to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate resource planning and workload distribution across teams to meet project schedules and priorities.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Ensure effective coordination between engineering, digital design, project management, and site teams to meet client requirements and project deadlines.
• Maintain and continuously improve departmental processes, standards, and workflows to support consistent project execution and quality.
• Actively participate in project reviews and provide hands-on support for complex project challenges, helping teams identify practical solutions.
• Work with Project Managers to monitor project progress, manage risks, resolve issues, and maintain schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to ensure project requirements are clearly communicated and executed effectively.
• Support the Sales team by providing technical input, project execution insights, and coordination to ensure solutions meet customer requirements.
• Contribute to industry and client-facing meetings as needed to represent companies project delivery, design, and engineering capabilities.
• Actively engage with team members on project execution, problem-solving, and issue resolution to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction, architecture, engineering, project delivery, or a related field, including experience leading teams and coordinating project execution.
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction methods, materials, and sustainable building practices.
• Experience managing and supporting multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, design, project management, and site personnel.
• A hands-on leadership style, with the ability to work closely with teams to solve challenges, remove roadblocks, and support successful project delivery.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
• A solid understanding of Canadian and U.S. building codes, construction standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate resources, workloads, and project activities across multiple teams.
• Experience with digital design tools and BIM workflows, such as Autodesk Revit and Inventor, is considered an asset.
• PMP certification and Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation are considered an asset.