Manager of Engineering and Construction

Location: St. Catharines

At the City of St. Catharines, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll find a place that fits. Here, your work means something — where you can see the impact, feel the pride, and know you’re a part of something bigger. You’ll be trusted to do your job, backed by people who care, and part of a team that shows up for each other.

There’s flexibility when it counts, and a real understanding that life doesn’t stop when the workday starts. With pay you can count on, great benefits, and a pension that helps you plan ahead — you’ve got more than a job. You’ve got the space to grow, the balance you need, and a place that gets it. It feels different — because it is.

It’s a place that works for you.

About

The Role
Under the general direction of the Director/City Engineer, the Manager, Engineering and Construction supervises union and non-union employees in the positions of Design and Construction Engineer, Project Manager, Project Supervisor, Project Technologist, Construction Inspectors, Ontario Land Surveyor, and the Survey field and office staff and is responsible for all aspects of the Engineering and Construction including activities, expenditures, staff, and interactions with the internal and external stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing

Manage the Engineering and Construction division which includes the planning, co‑ordination, execution and administration of all capital construction projects (excluding Facilities), preventative maintenance contracts, engineering studies and infrastructure masterplans.

Oversee staffing and budget responsibilities within the division.

Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders, including the utility companies, government agencies, Committees of Council, other City departments, residents and businesses in order to effectively deliver the division’s workplan.

Monitor and assess infrastructure needs of the City through capital plan forecasting and prepare and deliver the appropriate annual budgets and long‑term forecasts in accordance with the various corporate masterplans and strategic plans.

Approve, monitor and report on the performance of divisional budgets.

Formulate terms of reference and requests for proposals firms for various studies, assignments and/or projects.

Evaluate and make recommendations on the acceptance of tenders, requests for proposals and other public procurements to the Director/City Engineer.

Evaluate consultant work and advise on contract terms and fulfillment.

Oversee the approval of designs, specifications, tenders and contract documents, and development agreements to ensure all engineering requirements and servicing costs are properly documented to protect the Corporation’s interest.

Review engineering standards, policies, and procedures, and make recommendations to the Director/City Engineer, and ultimately City Council.

Provide technical guidance to other City departments as it relates to infrastructure and land needs.

Manage and provide guidance to assigned staff on technical and administrative concerns.

Ensure all work carried out by the division is in compliance with Engineering Best Practices and in accordance with all applicable regulations, codes and standards.

Provide full support to the Director/City Engineer, including filling in during absences as required.

Other duties as assigned.

What's Required

University Degree in Civil Engineering.

Minimum Ten (10) years of progressive engineering experience being responsible for the areas of planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Municipal infrastructure.

Including Six (6) years of experience as a direct supervisor, preferably in a Municipal engineering setting with an emphasis on design, and supervision of infrastructure projects, and experience working with various Municipal departments, developers, consultants and government agencies.

Current Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Certification, in good standing.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong presentation skills, with the ability to interact in a manner that is courteous, diplomatic and tactful at all times.

Strong organizational skills to ensure proper work planning and scheduling, and the ability to…