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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 Senior Design Manager/ Technical Lead to support our Toronto team and provide leadership, technical expertise and discipline in project execution. Jacobs is currently working in a hybrid model, primarily from home with occasional travel for client and team meetings.

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.

With your unflinching focus on our clients’ satisfaction, you’ll maintain regular and effective communication with clients. You’ll actively support the Business Development Manager and Client Service Managers in developing and expanding opportunities with existing and new clients. You’ll have the opportunity to provide input into growth and delivery strategy within the geography.

Join our team and apply your knowledge, skills and experience to some of the most challenging and interesting projects and programs in the Canadian water and wastewater field.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering

• P. Eng designation

• At least 20 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

• Significant 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

• Significant experience in preliminary design, detailed design and contract administration /construction management

• Experience with sales and business development, including writing technical proposals

• Experience delivering engineering projects in the Southwestern Ontario and/or Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is an asset

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