Group Manager and Discipline Lead - Structures; Head of Discipline), in North America

Overview

Group Manager and Discipline Lead - Transportation Structures (Head of Discipline), for COWI in North America

Regular, Full-time | Hybrid

Location:

North Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada)

Are you ready to be a key leader at one of the premier engineering consulting firms in transportation infrastructure in Canada? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to inspire and lead a team of engineers delivering projects from concept through completion? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Lead a team of skilled engineers and contribute to COWI’s strategic direction

COWI offers an exciting leadership opportunity for a Group Manager and Discipline Lead - Transportation Structures based in our North Vancouver office. This role is focused on managing and developing COWI’s engineering presence in Canada and partnering with our network of technical leaders and teams across the country.

In this position, you will guide and develop a team of structural engineers in North Vancouver and manage key client relationships with Provincial and Government clients. You will lead a diverse array of transportation projects in Western Canada, promoting innovation at every stage.

You will be part of COWI’s Canada leadership team, reporting to the Vice President, Head of Engineering Canada. You will support workforce planning, resource optimization, business development, and talent acquisition/retention. You will oversee pursuit and delivery of transportation projects to ensure project excellence and client growth.

Core Role
:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to assigned staff, fostering growth and collaboration and supporting professional development.
• Manage key client relationships in Western Canada and lead strategic project pursuits, collaborating with senior leadership on team vision and strategy.
• Serve as project manager, design manager, or technical specialist on diverse transportation projects for public, private, or contractor partners of varying size and complexity.
• Define and monitor staff performance targets, conduct annual performance evaluations, and recommend competitive salaries based on contributions and results.
• Build a diverse and inclusive team and serve as an ambassador for COWI’s values.

As a Member of the Canada Leadership Team
:

• Participate in strategy meetings to contribute to COWI Group's priorities and support the Vice President, Head of Engineering Canada.
• Ensure COWI North America meets its strategic targets.
• Manage business development and marketing efforts, identify project opportunities, and represent the company externally (technical committees, conferences, professional bodies, etc.).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients to support growth.

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• A Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) in British Columbia, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in Bridge Design and Project Management in a consulting environment
• Experience leading bridge projects with Western Canada clients; experience with the BC Ministry of Transportation is an asset
• Strong background in managing projects and overseeing teams with relevant technical engineering knowledge
• Extensive experience in team development, mentoring, coaching, and providing constructive feedback
• Proven ability to lead through change with genuine interest in employee career development
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, effective time management, and ability to thrive in an innovative environment

At COWI, we work with our customers to shape a sustainable and livable world. We provide opportunities to grow professionally and personally, with a focus on sustainability and inclusion.

Benefits include flexible working arrangements, parental leave, vacation, floating holidays, paid sick leave, fitness spending account, group RRSP with company matching, professional development fund, transit/parking allowance, extended health coverage, EAP, and life insurance. Base compensation for North Vancouver: CA $145,000 to CA $213,000 (subject to variation by education, experience, skill set, and location).

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