Job DescriptionThe role of the Mission Critical Design Manager is to work independently and as a team member on projects of various size and complexity. The selected candidate will be responsible for project delivery, financials, oversight of design in collaboration with a variety of other discipline leads, proposals, and client satisfaction. The projects that a Mission Critical Design Manager may be assigned to may have complex features that will require the application of mature knowledge. This role also leads the analysis of proposed industrial development projects to ensure timely project delivery, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
The Stantec Alberta North Community Development group provides services within the City of Edmonton and surrounding region, City of Red Deer, as well as central and northern Alberta. This individual will be responsible for managing the relationships with some of our most valued developer clients, providing exceptional customer service.
Your Key Responsibilities- Lead and be responsible for the approval of Engineering drawings encompassing site grading and site servicing including water distribution, sanitary sewers, storm water management, shallow utilities coordination, and erosion control design.
- Coordinate with various technical disciplines, including but not limited to, offsite roadway design, offsite water and wastewater infrastructure, and environmental services, on delivery of design drawings and technical requirements.
- Technical review and professional stamping of engineering design drawings. Stamping capabilities are preferred, but not required if the individual exhibits exceptional project management experience.
- Preparation of construction specifications.
- Provide internal peer review of designs by other engineers/technologists.
- Interface between projects' design and construction teams.
- Review construction submittals to ensure adherence with the design drawings.
- Work closely with the field review team to assist in technical design queries.
- Develop design procedures and best practices for Mission Critical projects.
- Guide projects through to completion including preliminary/conceptual design, detailed design, scheduling, tendering, construction, and post construction.
- Liaise with clients, agencies and others to obtain and determine project requirements, permits, and approvals.
- Ensure that client needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Ensure projects meet applicable specifications and standards as per the governing municipality and adhere to Stantec's QA/QC program.
- Coordinate work of junior engineering team members and review their deliverables.
- Participate in expanding our client and project portfolio through proposals and business development opportunities.
- Patriciate in other land development projects, such as residential and commercial, to support the overall Community Development team as needed.
QualificationsYour Capabilities and Credentials- Must have a thorough understanding of land development (including site grading, sanitary and storm sewer servicing, water servicing, shallow utility coordination, roadways, lot design, as well as stormwater management).
- Must be a self-motivated individual possessing strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must exhibit attention to detail and accuracy.
- Must be able to coordinate engineering requirements with planning and landscape architecture requirements.
- Must work well in a team environment and have a collaborative approach.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and BlueBeam.
- A working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is an asset.
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA is preferred, but not required.
- Experience in the City of Edmonton and surrounding areas is preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of related land development experience is preferred.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
