Bridges and Tunnels Manager, East

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) has a unique, once in a lifetime key position of Bridges and Tunnels Manager, East in its Transportation group. This position offers the candidate the ability to take charge of the group and capitalize on its already successful position in the market. You will be a leader in a dynamic group that strives to ensure both employee and client satisfaction through successful implementation of our clients’ projects.

Initiative, strategic thinking, enthusiasm and commitment to technical excellence are all important qualities of our team members. Our teams work collaboratively in a professional environment that allows each member to develop professionally while working on challenging projects.

Current and past projects include: Hwy 407 Phase 2 (Oshawa, ON), Vedder Bridge Replacement and Vedder Road Hwy 1 Interchange (Chilliwack, BC), South Fraser Perimeter Road Hwy 17 Interchange (Near Vancouver, BC), Highway 99 @ 16 Ave Interchange (Surrey, BC) and San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge (California).

Responsibilities:

While maintaining your technical excellence, you will:

• Lead a team of engineers and technical staff providing mentoring and staff development on bridge and / or tunnel project elements
• Appreciate, motivate, and respect your team
• Respond to request for proposals, and have ultimate financial and project responsibility
• Develop and nurture client, partner, and subconsultant relations and actively participate in business development
• Work effectively with multi-disciplinary and geographically diverse teams
• Actively lead or participate in meetings with team members, project managers, as well as clients
• Have the ability to lead large projects from inception, through the planning process to execution, all the while delegating to develop enthusiastic members of your team

If you are registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada, have 15+ years of experience in structural design and rehabilitation of bridges and / or tunnels and have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in structural engineering, we want to hear from you.

We value your:

• Extensive and reputable experience in bridges and / or tunnels
• Ideally have project experience to get registered in MTO’s RAQS system for Rehabilitation – General and Design & Evaluation – Complex Structures (multi-span)
• Experience in dealing with the provincial transportation authorities
• Thorough understanding of Canadian and provincial bridge design codes
• High technical competence and analytical skills
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to develop and sustain long-lasting business relationships with clients and partners
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work in a team environment to coach, mentor and motivate staff
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Canada and internationally

Klohn Crippen Berger has a storied history in bridge design. Together with our in-house geotechnical consulting services, our bridge offering is very attractive to clients. We have a strong backlog on which to grow and develop our valued staff. This is an opportune time for individuals to join the KCB family.

About Us:

Klohn Crippen Berger is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services in the mining, hydropower, transportation, ports, infrastructure, oil & gas, environmental, and water resources sectors. KCB has been one of Canada’s leading engineering consultants for 70 years. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Canada, Australia, Peru, Brazil, UK and the US. KCB is a platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed companies.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. We offer professional career development tracks, competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive benefits package designed to suit your individual needs.

Are you up to the challenge?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé and covering letter quoting the job reference number 1768-P22. This position may have opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement.

We thank all candidates for applying however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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