Engineering Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead the Solid Waste Market Sector team in Canada. You will build and manage a project delivery program, develop client relationships, and drive growth across Western Canada.

Key responsibilities include managing waste-related projects, coordinating with HDR Resources and leadership, traveling to client sites, and guiding a team with strong writing and communication skills. A background in solid waste services is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to interact with design teams and communicate effectively.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage waste-related projects.
• Develop business and marketing initiatives with the Western Canada team.
• Identify opportunities in Western Canada to expand services.
• Provide local support for Western Canadian clients and projects.
• Champion quality culture within the sector and production teams.
• Act as client manager for select clients and maintain relationships.
• Assist with Western US projects when needed.
• Be familiar with risk management activities for contracts and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Overview

At HDR, we are looking for an Engineering Project Manager to lead the growth of our Solid Waste Market Sector team in Canada. The role involves building and managing a team, developing client relationships, and driving program development across Western Canada.

Primary Responsibilities

The candidate must have a strong background in solid waste services pertaining to the waste market sector. The position will involve working closely with HDR Resources and Waste Sector leadership to drive program development in Western Canada, managing both planning and engineering related projects, and developing client relationships. You will report to the Canadian Solid Waste Market Sector Lead and be expected to travel to clients’ sites regularly for project support and proposal visitations. You should have excellent communication skills, especially in writing and presenting.

• Possess and maintain a deep understanding of how clients perceive their technical problems and package HDR expertise as solutions.
• Manage waste related projects.
• Work with the Canadian Solid Waste Market Sector team to develop business and marketing initiatives.
• Identify and develop opportunities in Western Canada to expand services to clients.
• Provide local support for existing Western Canadian clients and projects, and maintain existing client relationships for continued business growth.
• Champion a quality-culture within the sector organization and within production teams.
• Act as client manager for select clients, actively developing relationships with the candidate’s previous contacts and HDR’s existing clients.
• Assist with Western US projects and pursuits on an as needed basis.
• Be familiar with risk management activities for contract reviews and project deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills for a broad range of audiences.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, analytical, problem solving and research abilities.
• Ability to support multiple complex and time‑sensitive projects effectively.
• Identify and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Recognize and understand big picture concepts while recognizing details that are important.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated staff management and leadership skills supported by strong mentoring and coaching capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Equal Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Health and Safety

HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe‑work policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.