Our client, a multidisciplinary employee owned engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer/Group Lead out of their Ottawa office. This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid role, paying $115-165k, including competitive vacation, benefits, health spending account, RRSP matching, profit sharing, shareholder opportunities and reimbursement of professional dues.

This position will develop and lead a group of Project Managers and technical support staff, and is responsible for the planning, design, construction inspection and administration of municipal infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will also serve as Project Manager and provide support for multiple projects. This individual will be a progressive, collaborative and energetic professional engineer with at least 10 years of consulting experience.

Key Responsibilities Communicate regularly with the Senior Manager to provide updates on actions and strategies to achieve group goals and targets

Develop and execute quarterly business plans, set goals and targets for the group as established with the Senior Manager to expand both services provided and market areas

Communicate regularly with other Group Leaders to discuss items of mutual interest - sharing resources, technical support, business development activities, etc.





Assist and monitor Project Managers to establish and track budgets and project schedules and maintain staff utilisation and profitability targets discussed with the Senior Manager

Develop, manage, lead, train, discipline, mentor and motivate all members of the group

Manage and complete project as a Senior Engineer, including budget, schedule and resource management, billings, and client liaison

Lead business development and raise the profile of the department and the company

Identify project opportunities in existing and new project areas, prepare work plans and proposals to acquire work

Key Position Requirements P.Eng. in the province of Ontario, registered with PEO

Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, preferably in the consulting environment

Technical leader in relevant sector

Demonstrated abilities as a team leader, responsible for managing a team of support staff

Undertake business development with a desire to do more

Understanding of business metrics and company policies and can work with staff to achieve desired outcomes

Demonstrated high level of commitment

Robust, relevant design and project management experience

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent technical and analytical skills

Strong knowledge of appropriate design and analysis software

Full knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Understanding of relevant legislation, guidelines and standards

Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation

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