Manager, Mechanical Group

R.V. Anderson Associates Limited • Toronto, ON

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Mechanical is responsible for leading and managing a team of mechanical engineering professionals while overseeing the successful delivery of mechanical engineering projects across commercial, institutional, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure sectors. This role combines technical leadership, project management, staff development, client relationship management, and business development responsibilities to and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Based out of our Toronto office the successful candidate would be reporting directly to Vice President, Structures, Tunnels, Buildings & Systems.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) within the province of Ontario.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 20 years progressive industry experience in a similar role for Engineering Consulting firm.
• Strong organization leadership skills.
• Practical knowledge of construction sequencing and constructability.
• Experienced in the review of complex construction staging and sequencing, including temporary works and commissioning.
• Experienced in meeting timelines and budgets, proposal writing, client development and other skills appropriate to consulting.
• Proven capabilities in writing reports and other technical documents.
• Demonstrates superior oral and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects and engineering teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• Knowledge about the industry trends and best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in CFD modelling
• Knowledge in Energy and Heat recovery using wastewater collection or deep lake cooling systems
• Knowledge in Air and Noise dispersing calculations, modeling and approvals

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, mentor and grow a team of mechanical engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Lead the design, review, and approval of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and process mechanical systems for a variety of building and infrastructure projects across Canada.
• Establish project staffing requirements and allocate resources effectively to ensure project milestones and client deliverables are achieved.
• Provide technical oversight and direction during all project phases, including feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of engineering documents, ensuring compliance with company standards, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
• Support with proposal development, planning projects and preparation of cost estimates for modelling and associated engineering works
• Collaborate closely with structural, electrical, civil, process, environmental, architectural, and other multidisciplinary teams to coordinate project deliverables, and ensure successful project execution across all phases of design and construction.
• Liaise with client, suppliers, regulatory agencies, utility companies and contractors, as part of business development activities; represent RVA in professional associations and agencies.
• Develop and implement department standards, engineering procedures, design guidelines, and best practices to maintain quality and efficiency across projects.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, and compliance with regulations.
• Support strategic planning initiatives by contributing to annual business plans, revenue forecasting, utilization targets, and long-term growth objectives for the mechanical engineering practice.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager