BCC Engineering, a Parsons Company
Engineering Manager - Bridges and Marine
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Engineering Manager - Bridges and Marine
Parsons | Strategic Engineering Leadership Opportunity in Canada – Lead the Future of Bridges & Marine in Atlantic Canada (relocation)
Parsons has been a leader in the planning, design, and delivery of bridge infrastructure worldwide for more than 75 years. Our Canada team is looking for a highly experienced engineer to join our growing team in Halifax. This person will desire to work on creating innovative, practical solutions to various infrastructure projects out of our new Halifax office.
Position Overview:
The Engineering Manager, Bridges and Marine will assist in advancing the growth of our practice by taking a leadership role of our Halifax team. You will lead feasibility studies and designs of infrastructure along the most important corridors in our regions, cities and towns across the Atlantic Provinces. Assignments will address design, FEA modeling, inspections, and construction services. There will be opportunities to progress projects to preliminary and detailed design, tender, and construction.
Your knowledge of bridge design methods, goals, and objectives will be instrumental in helping us win new work and execute projects to the clients’ satisfaction. You will be responsible for working with our senior management to identify new opportunities within the Maritimes, be instrumental in developing proposals, and helping us win opportunities. You will plan and define project/program goals and devise methods to accomplish them, as well as coordinate projects through all project phases from inception, planning, design, construction, and closeout.
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Main Responsibilities:
- Shape the Future: Be the face of Parsons, driving cutting-edge bridge studies, designs, and inspections across the region.
- Innovate and Design: Take the lead as the principal structural designer, spearheading bridge design and rehabilitation projects with creativity and expertise.
- Deliver Excellence: Manage project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met while collaborating closely with clients, stakeholders, and sub-consultants.
- Inspire and Lead: Coach, motivate, and lead a dynamic team of 5-10 professionals to provide innovative solutions to complex challenges, foster growth, and recruit new talent as needed.
- Collaborate Across Borders: Work alongside experts across Parsons, coordinating with our teams across North America to deliver exceptional results.
- Mobilize Resources: Leverage company resources and build strong partnerships with support departments, other offices, and external partners to create high-performing project teams.
- Win Big: Drive the preparation of consulting team proposals, relishing the thrill of winning new projects and expanding our influence.
- Strategize and Grow: Partner with the Regional Director to develop and execute strategic initiatives that expand our market presence in the Maritimes.
- Champion Innovation: Lead the adoption of new technologies, trends, and advancements in bridge engineering to maintain technical excellence and provide top-tier services to our clients.
- Represent Parsons: Be a key player at professional events, design standards workshops, and conferences, showcasing Parsons' expertise and thought leadership.
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Required Qualifications:
- Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering focusing on structures.
- Professional Status: Must be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered with a relevant UK institution or hold an equivalent international Professional Engineer registration in Canada or P.Eng. designation.
- Extensive Experience: Bring 15 years+ of hands-on experience in bridge structural design, demonstrating your deep industry knowledge and practical skills.
- Technical Mastery: Possess in-depth knowledge of bridge standards such as Eurocodes/DMRB, with the willingness to adapt to Canadian codes (including CAN/CSA-S6). Proficiency with leading structural analysis software such as SAP, CSiBridge, MIDAS, and others is a strong asset.
- Leadership in Action: Proven track record in leading or developing comprehensive plans and design projects for bridge infrastructure, driving successful outcomes from concept to completion.
- Mentorship and Team Development: Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, motivate, and lead a team of highly qualified professionals, nurturing their growth and achieving collective excellence.
- Regulatory Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of national and regional standards related to bridge engineering, with the ability to transition skillsets to Canadian guidelines.
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