Senior Technical Manager - Utilities

Parsons; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure is hiring a Senior Technical Manager of Utilities in the Greater Toronto Region. The role involves leading a professional team on large-scale transit and road projects, ensuring technical excellence and managing stakeholder relationships while promoting a culture of innovation and growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits

Pension plans

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant technical experience, including at least 8 years in technical leadership.
• Experience managing large teams of engineers, designers, and support staff.
• Knowledge of provincial and municipal standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams across multiple offices/projects, ensuring technical excellence and quality assurance.
• Manage, coach, motivate, and lead staff to provide high-quality services.
• Collaborate with managers to develop budgets, schedules, and project plans.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario

Tools

Engineering and assessment software

Job description

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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself, thrive, and find your next opportunity right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Are you an engineer with project and people management experience? Do you have experience in stakeholder engagement and working with utility companies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, delivering projects to government clients, and working with others to achieve excellence? If so, Parsons is hiring a Senior Technical Manager of Utilities for the Greater Toronto Region. This role involves leading a team of professionals overseeing various phases of large-scale projects and programs for provincial, regional, and municipal clients.

At Parsons, we offer flexible work options, promoting a culture of innovation and growth, with opportunities to learn and excel while making a tangible difference in our communities.

Parsons specializes in delivering complex infrastructure projects across various delivery models, including public-private partnerships, design-build, and construction management at-risk. Your management and technical experience will propel your career forward with advancement opportunities.

We seek a versatile Senior Manager with exceptional communication, analytical, and management skills. You will manage a team supporting the design of multi-million-dollar transit and road infrastructure projects and assist in executing our business plan.

Join a team committed to living Parsons’ values—delivering a better world through our dedication to people, processes, and technology.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead teams across multiple offices/projects, ensuring technical excellence and quality assurance.
2. Manage, coach, motivate, and lead staff to provide high-quality services and innovative solutions for complex utility design challenges involving multiple stakeholders.
3. Collaborate with managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and project plans.
4. Support the development of Project Execution, Health and Safety, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plans.
5. Ensure projects meet or exceed established goals.
6. Manage daily operations and prepare technical reports and documentation for clients.
7. Devise and execute action plans to address potential cost overruns or delays.
8. Represent the company with clients and subcontractors during project execution.
9. Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and support public meetings.
10. Assist in business development and proposal preparation.
11. Stay informed of industry trends, developments, and advancements.
12. Perform other related responsibilities as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• Experience working with utility companies on transit and/or provincial projects.
• 15 years of relevant technical experience, including at least 8 years in technical leadership.
• Experience managing large teams of engineers, designers, and support staff.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, motivate, and supervise professional staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Knowledge of provincial and municipal standards and guidelines.
• Understanding of stakeholder utility companies’ processes and requirements.
• Proficiency in specialized engineering and assessment software.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
• Updated knowledge of current technology and engineering software capabilities.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team, dedicated to designing and delivering infrastructure that connects and protects communities worldwide. We value our employees' well-being, offering comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, pension plans, and more.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Join us and aim for the stars—APPLY TODAY!

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