Senior Engineer, Project Manager, Municipal

Overview

Full Time Dartmouth, NS, CA

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1055

Your difference is the difference

Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage and lead the corporate municipal practice in Halifax, developing, tracking, and contributing to the annual business plan and multi-year strategy for growth.
• Lead and participate in Business Development initiatives and operational growth for RVA Municipal within the city of Halifax, and support other geographic areas as required.
• Liaise with existing and develop future clients, support pursuits and proposals, and monitor budgets and schedules.
• Manage tasks, team, schedules, budgets, cost control processes and project work procedures. Identify and manage project issues and risks and, if needed, enhance resolution or actions; collaborate with other offices across Canada.
• Project manage and/or technically support the design team and oversee projects / project performance.
• Prepare and/or review detail design calculations, reports, technical specifications, and proposals.
• Provide input to the development of engineering budgets and schedules to meet requirements.
• Ensure projects meet the professional needs of RVA and Quality standards and participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Liaise with client, suppliers, regulatory agencies, utility companies and contractors; represent RVA in professional associations and agencies.
• Mentoring and coaching project teams including technical and field staff. Other duties as assigned and appropriate for this position.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15 plus years progressive experience in municipal engineering with at least 10 years working in a consultancy.
• P.Eng., or eligibility for registration in Nova Scotia.
• Possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Experience or aptitude for meeting timelines and budgets, proposal writing, client development and other skills appropriate to consulting.
• Proven capabilities in writing reports and other technical documents.
• Familiar with local design and construction standards and requirements for permits and approvals.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• Extensive experience providing strategic advisory services related to municipal engineering projects and clients is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

Compensation

The salary range for this position is: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, r