Municipal Engineering Design Manager

Are you an experienced municipal engineer ready to step into a leadership role? R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is hiring aMunicipal Engineering Design Managerto join our Collingwood office.

With a development plan geared towards becoming a leader of our Municipal Infrastructure Team in Collingwood.

This is a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills with mentorship and support while delivering technical excellence on meaningful infrastructure projects.

You’lljoin a well-established firm with strong roots in Ontario and a supportive workplace culture that invests in people. In Collingwood,you’llenjoy a balanced lifestyle in one of Ontario’s most desirable regions, all while contributing to vital infrastructure that shapes real communities.

What You’llDo:
You’llplaya central rolein both technical delivery and team leadership, including:

Leading the design and project management of municipal infrastructure projects (roads, water, wastewater, stormwater) from planning through construction

Take responsibility for design including signing and sealing reports and drawings for municipal infrastructure projects (roads, water, wastewater, stormwater)

Working alongside our current management team withan active leadership role within the design team

Supporting proposal development, business development, and client management activities to grow the group’s presence and reputation

Support the growth and development of junior and intermediate team members through coaching, guidance, and day-to-day collaboration

Collaborating across disciplines and offices to deliver smart, community-focused solutions

Representing Burnside as a senior client contact, especially with municipalities and other public sector clients in the region

Your success in this role will be measured by your ability to:

Lead and manage municipal infrastructure projects including roads, water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.

Provide hands-on designexpertisewhile overseeing project delivery from proposal through to construction.

Coordinate andbe responsible forthe designs and workload of staff on the Collingwood Municipal Infrastructure team to support the Manager of Municipal Infrastructure

Support and mentor junior and intermediate team members, fostering growth and technical excellence.

Review designs/drawings produced by others as part of our Quality Control and Assurance Initiatives

Review and supportthepreparationof tender specifications

Build andmaintainstrong client relationships, particularly with municipalities and local government staff.

Drive project delivery excellence andidentifygrowth opportunities for the Collingwood office.

What You Bring to the Team:

7+ years of relevant experience in municipalinfrastructureengineering, preferably in Ontario

Strong project management and client-facing skills

Desire to grow into a team leadership role, with mentorship and succession planning in place;you’resomeone who takes initiative, buildstrustand inspires collaboration.

Salary Range:
$135,000 - $165,000

The final compensation offered will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

Position Type:
New Position

Why Choose Burnside?
Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track recordof building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices

Flexible working hours, including hybrid working opportunities

A competitive compensation and benefits package

RRSP company matching plan

Career growth and professional development opportunities

Potential for performance-driven bonusing

A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace,and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will…