Manitoba Infrastructure Lead

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Job Description:

Join us as we continue to transform Manitoba, enriching and revitalizing its cities, towns, and rural communities. With 80 years of leadership in municipal design and civil infrastructure delivery, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. Our strong relationships with municipalities and government ministries across Western Canada, including Manitoba, position us as leaders in project delivery. We are looking for a dynamic leader capable of managing projects and mentoring and growing a team of engineers and designers.

As the Manitoba Infrastructure Lead, you will be responsible for building and growing the business, maintaining good relationships with clients, and expanding the Parsons team. You will manage the leadership of civil infrastructure projects including roadway, bridge, active transportation, drainage and utilities in municipal and rural settings. Your responsibilities will include leadership and oversight of pursuits, scope development, scope management, and budget performance of various projects to meet their goals and objectives. You will demonstrate technical excellence in civil design and be a thought leader in overseeing the delivery of complex projects without sacrificing schedule and budget. This role involves coordinating projects through all phases, including pursuit, inception, programming, design, construction, and closeout.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with provincial and municipal clients within the region.
2. Lead and grow the existing Manitoba Infrastructure practice.
3. Build strong relationships with local partners to allow for teaming opportunities.
4. Act as the Company representative with clients and selected subcontractors during program execution.
5. Negotiate changes to the scope of work with clients and key subcontractors, and secure additional work with our clients.
6. Follow up on instructions and commitments associated with projects and participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and public meetings in support of clients.
7. Oversee the establishment of Project Execution Plans, Health and Safety Plans, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan Documents.
8. Establish program requirements for all areas of projects and monitor draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
9. Plan, direct, supervise, and control the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the business in Manitoba.
10. Promote technical and commercial excellence through the application of Quality Assurance processes.
11. Monitor and report to senior management on the progress of all activities, including significant milestones and any conditions that could affect client relationships, project costs or schedules.
12. Leverage subject matter expertise from other Western Canada offices to support projects and proposals in the Manitoba market.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical/business field.
2. P. Eng registration with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM) or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
3. Typically 8+ years of related civil infrastructure design and leadership experience; design-build experience is a plus.
4. Ability to manage projects, interface with clients, and work technically hands-on while leading and overseeing the engineering teams.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with the Manitoba market.
2. Resident of Winnipeg is required.

Projects:

You will oversee civil infrastructure projects for key clients such as the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Manitoba Hydro, City of Winnipeg, City of Brandon, and other municipalities in Manitoba, delivered using traditional and Alternative Project Delivery methods.

Why Join Us:

1. Be part of a diverse team that is transforming Manitoba’s infrastructure.
2. Relocation assistance may be available.
3. Work on impactful projects that shape communities.
4. Collaborate with a dedicated and talented team of professionals.

If you are a strong leader with a passion for civil infrastructure design and project management, we invite you to apply for the Manitoba Interdisciplinary Infrastructure Lead position and contribute to our mission of transforming Manitoba’s infrastructure.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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