Team Lead II

Williams Engineering Canada Inc•Abbotsford, BC

1d•CA$103,636 - CA$131,215•Remote

About The Position

At Williams Engineering (WE) Canada, we brighten the lives of people in our community. Knowing what we do reaches beyond a single project, we believe it's not only our responsibility but our core purpose to engineer cities that are safe, inclusive, and resilient. We believe in the value of shared knowledge to better consult, create, and encourage diverse perspectives, to provide innovative solutions across the busiest cities and the most remote regions of Western and Northern Canada. We recognize that our people do much more than engineer solutions and solve our clients’ greatest challenges; they have the opportunity to impact the communities in which they live, work, and build relationships in. In order to make a positive impact on our communities, we must start by positively impacting our own people. To us, this means providing fair compensation, training, advancement opportunities, and an open-door team environment. This also means maintaining a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer a flexible work environment to support the unique and busy lives that our people lead. There are many reasons why remote working helps people have more control over their work and balance their lives, that's why at Williams Engineering, we believe a remote work strategy makes business sense and helps us achieve our purpose of brightening the lives of people in our communities by reducing our carbon footprint. We operate on a fully remote option for any teammate who wants to when deemed appropriate by their manager. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, recognizing our dedication to creating a supportive and engaging workplace. At Williams Engineering, we value collaboration, respect, and opportunities for growth. If you join us, you have an opportunity to be a part of the impact that we create. We are looking for teammates who want to have an impact on the community through their work and are interested in taking on initiative to live out your Purpose through your work every day. This role calls for an individual who is driven by Purpose and who wants to be a trailblazer in leading Purpose driven projects.

Requirements

Minimum of 8+ years experience under the supervision of a Senior Engineer.
Valid class 5 driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

May hold or be working towards a P.Eng., C.E.T., or AScT designation.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Diploma in Engineering Technology.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Service Line teammates and maintain the technical capability and production requirements of the discipline.
Manage workload and ensure engineering quality within the Service Line.
Manage client relationships and operational aspects within the region.
Forecast workload for staffing targets and coordinate workload among teammates.
Motivate, train, mentor, and discipline direct reports according to company policies and guidelines.
Provide technical oversight on single and multi-discipline projects, as well as technical expertise and design.
Develop teammate career paths and provide performance appraisals.
Share expertise with other offices, maintain technical capability, and provide technical expertise on projects.
Assist with proposal preparation as required.
Increase the overall technical capability and efficiency of the service line.
Act as senior client contact for key clients.
Stamp own project design and reports and that of engineers in training for whom peer review is provided.
Adhere to company policies and guidelines, as well as company and client safety policies and practices.
Stay current with changes in own discipline.
Establish basic operating standards and accomplish objectives in the most economical manner to manage unusual conditions.
Attract new business and collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering Managers, Relationship Managers and Directors to secure large multi-company projects.
Work as the Project Manager, Relationship Manager or Technical Specialist to provide clients with finished projects in a timely manner.
Identify completed projects in your discipline that are eligible for technical awards and ensure projects are submitted.
Exercise independent judgment and decision making to establish work methods and procedures on new or special assignments and projects.
Analyze existing data to forecast business choices regarding budget forecasting, budget variances, client profitability, risk management and report findings.
Understand and participate in resolving issues with cost control, non-recoverable expenditures, and utilization.
Communicate effectively with teammates.
Perpetuate, clarify, and embody WE Purpose and Core Values.
Analyze existing data to forecast business decisions regarding budget forecasting, budget variances, client profitability, risk management and report findings.
Apply for a Federal security clearance if required for institutional projects.
Obtain Leadership in Safety Excellence certificate.