Manitoba Infrastructure Lead

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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.

Knowledge of Manitoba provincials and municipal agencies’ policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with provincial and municipal clients within the region.
- Lead and grow the existing Manitoba Infrastructure practice.
- Build strong relationships with local partners to allow for teaming opportunities.
- Act as the Company representative with clients and selected subcontractors during program execution.
- Negotiate changes to the scope of work with clients and key subcontractors, and secure additional work with our clients.
- Follow up on instructions and commitments associated with projects and participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and public meetings in support of clients.
- Oversee the establishment of Project Execution Plans, Health and Safety Plans, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan Documents.
- Establish program requirements for all areas of projects and monitor draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
- Plan, direct, supervise, and control the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the business in Manitoba.
- 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.

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with the Manitoba market.
- 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:

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

**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