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Your impact
At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible and help reinvent tomorrow. Our work meaningfully improves the livability and connectivity of our local communities, with a focus on building and strengthening an equitable, diverse and inclusive society.
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Design Manager to support our
Ottawa team and provide leadership, technical expertise and discipline in project execution.
Working with a team of highly motivated engineers, designers and project managers, you’ll champion the delivery of high-quality projects that meet or exceed client expectations in both technical delivery, quality and schedule. You’ll also be a strong safety proponent /leader for our safety policies and our culture of caring. You will oversee the preparation of models, engineering specifications, drawings and calculations in support of engineering activities. This will include overseeing the preparation of planning documents, reports, studies, and calculations.
You’ll develop technical execution plans for projects, including scope, schedule, quality, health and safety, risk management, and change management plans; you’ll negotiate and manage sub-agreements, track, control and report on project performance, while also providing technical guidance for deliverables and developing, mentoring and empowering the project team. You’ll maintain regular and effective communication with clients. You’ll actively support the Project Managers and Client Service Managers in developing and expanding opportunities with existing and new clients and you’ll have the opportunity to provide input into growth and delivery strategy within the geography.
Here's what you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering
- P. Eng designation or able to be registered with in the province of Ontario
- At least 15 years of engineering design of water or wastewater projects
- Demonstrated experience managing the technical, contractual and financial risks associated with both small and large/complex water or wastewater projects
- Experience in multi-disciplinary coordination projects and /or portfolio management or multi-project management, including project planning, scheduling, estimating and budgeting, progress and performance monitoring and reporting
- Experience in preliminary design, detailed design and contract administration /construction management
- Experience with sales and business development, including writing technical proposals
Posted Salary Range Minimum
115,000.00
Posted Salary Range Upper
150,000.00
The base salary range for this position is $115,000.00 to $150,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
At Jacobs, we use AI-driven recruitment to match top talent with opportunity - however, human connection and fairness remain at the heart of every hiring decision.
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We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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