Technical Manager - Municipal Bridges and Structures

Parsons; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Technical Manager for its Structures group in Toronto. This role involves overseeing a team of Structural Engineers and managing various complex projects, including bridge design and rehabilitation. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in structural engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a portfolio of successful project management experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to foster growth and innovation in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Gym membership discounts

Paid time off

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 12+ years of structural engineering experience including project management.
• Strong understanding of federal, provincial, and municipal design standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Structural Engineers and Design Specialists.
• Manage multidisciplinary structural projects from design to completion.
• Coordinate with other technical disciplines to ensure project objectives.

Skills

Structural engineering expertise

Leadership and team management

Communication skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

University degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Masters degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Project Management Professional Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Larsa

Midas

CSi Bridge

Excel

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description

Parsons has been a leader in the planning, design and delivery of transportation infrastructure across the world for more than 75 years. Our team is focused on helping our provincial and municipal clients expand and improve their transportation systems through innovative solutions to their tough planning and design challenges. We are looking for a highly experienced manager with strong client relationships to add to our Mobility Solutions team in the Greater Toronto Region. You will have the flexibility to work from an office in Toronto, Markham or Oakville and also part time from home.

Overview

The Technical Manager in the Structures group will play a pivotal role in advancing the growth of our Structural Engineering practice in the Greater Toronto Region. This leadership position focuses on developing and executing our business plan in structural planning, design and management for key municipalities. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of municipal and MTO standards, policies, and practices, municipal delivery models and client relationships. You will lead a team of Structural Engineers and Design Specialists and work on a variety of multidisciplinary and low to high-complexity bridge projects, including rehabilitation, replacement, and widening of bridges, culverts and other civil structures. This fantastic opportunity is for someone who values teamwork, quality and trust, and will foster growth within the group and the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee, lead, manage, mentor and contribute to a team of Structural Engineers and Design Specialists in the design, delivery and construction support of structural projects within the Bridges and Structures group.
• Manage a variety of multidisciplinary and low to high-complexity structural focused projects, including rehabilitation, replacement, widening of bridges, culverts and other civil structures.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills to effectively supervise and develop professional, technical and support staff to promote individual professional development, growth, and succession including completing performance reviews.
• Experience in managing technical teams to deliver results. Coordinate with other technical disciplines across the organization to ensure integrated and comprehensive engineering solutions.
• Oversee, manage, mentor and contribute to the project team for the successful completion of field investigations, structural analysis, bridge design, culvert design and design of other civil structures, complex structural staging design, quantity estimating, coordination with other disciplines, contract drawing preparation, contract document preparation, construction cost estimate development, scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, construction liaison, project management, and coordination with clients, agencies, stakeholders, other disciplines within Parsons, and subconsultants.
• Supervise, lead, coach, and motivate a team of engineers and design specialists staff to deliver high-quality services and innovative solutions.
• Lead design development on a variety of projects, including functional studies, preliminary design and detail design. Efficiently manage day-to-day operations of your team, including scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work to achieve project objectives and outcome measures.
• Assist in business development activities, including proposal preparation, project methodology development, work programs, schedules, and budgets.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for clients and project management, ensuring technical excellence and quality assurance of project tasks and deliverables.
• Stay informed of trends, developments, and advancements in the structural engineering field to maintain technical competency and provide state-of-the-art services and advice to clients.
• Nurture and grow client and industry partner relationships to support business growth.
• Perform other responsibilities as appropriate for the position.

Requirements

• University degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related professional discipline. Masters degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Project Management Professional Certification is desirable.
• Minimum of 12 years of structural engineering experience, including preliminary and detail design, with at least 5 years of successful project management experience.
• Expert and thorough knowledge of how federal, provincial, and municipal design standards (e.g., CHBDC, MTO Structural Manual, MTO Rehabilitation manual), and industry practices and regulations are applied.
• Advanced knowledge of structural engineering theories, principles, legislation, regulations, and technology, including steel and concrete bridge design, construction, maintenance, contract delivery, and oversight.
• You have working knowledge of related fields including geotechnical, roadway design, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, and construction practices.
• Good knowledge of relevant software, such as Larsa, Midas, CSi Bridge, AutoCAD, Excel, etc.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Effective interpersonal skills and highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong communication, conflict management, and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in training, mentoring, motivating, leading, and supervising a team of highly qualified professional staff.

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.

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