Senior Project Manager

The opportunity:

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Project Manager to join our team in our Whitehorse office. In this role you will be responsible for providing a leadership role.

What we offer:

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long term growth & success
  • Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Fitness allowance
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  • Maternity/paternity leave top up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity building seminars
  • Engineer In Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities

What you’ll do:

• In this role, you will work directly with the Yukon Area Manager to provide direction and leadership to staff within the Whitehorse Office. This office provides engineering services to our clients including the Yukon Government, City of Whitehorse, First Nations and other Communities throughout the territory.
• As a Senior Project Manager in the Whitehorse office, the successful candidate must be able to be a leader of the business in the Whitehorse office, be technically competent and drive the technical performance of the team, possess credible understanding of project management, engineering planning and design, and construction.
• Providing a leadership role to a multi-disciplinary team in the execution of major projects.
• Collaborating with the Area Manager in developing the business, client relationships, and the team.
• Ensuring the Whitehorse office’s objectives are achieved through developing and executing an annual business plan that includes identifying and preparing a summary of objectives that address business development, staffing and staff development, project delivery, and financial performance.
• Organizing and leading market development including identifying business opportunities and threats, identifying key recruiting and training needs, organizing and executing business development initiatives, and leading select proposal development efforts.
• Assisting operational management including delivering strong financial performance and monitoring projects for schedule, financial and technical performance.
• Reviewing prospects to ensure that pursuits are within the Company's capabilities and that risks are managed.
• Managing and coordinating technical staff and assigning resources to projects.
• Ensuring that all engineering work is carried out in accordance with accepted industry standards, company procedures, and client expectations.
• Representing the Company locally in public and professional activities in an active manner which further enhances the reputation of the Company.

Does this sound like you?

• Civil Engineering Degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Yukon.
• 12+ years of experience in design, construction, and management.
• 8+ years working in the consulting engineering industry.
• Strong communication, leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Managing municipal infrastructure and multi-discipline projects.
• Business Development in both private and public sectors.
• Project management and controls with a proven track record of client delivery and satisfaction, and financial success.
• Leading, coaching and mentoring staff.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and other consultants.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel within Canada as needed.

About Us:

At Associated Engineering, were passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our company culture is shaped by:

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!

What’s next? Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future. Apply today!

Want more information?

• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

This is for an existing vacancy.

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.