Head of Discipline / Bridge Engineering Manager, for COWI in North America

Bridge Engineering Manager (Head of Discipline)

Edmonton

Regular, Full-time

Hybrid

Do you want to be a key leader at one of the premier engineering consulting firms in bridge infrastructure in Alberta? Do you have the motivation and creativity to thrive in a collaborative and stimulating environment? Can you inspire and lead a team of skilled engineers while managing diverse bridge projects from concept through completion? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Lead endeavors where people and societies grow and flourish

COWI is proud to offer an exciting leadership opportunity for a Bridge Engineering Manager based in our evolving Edmonton office. This role offers a compelling chance to manage and develop COWI’s bridge engineering presence in Alberta while partnering closely with technical leaders and bridge teams across Canada.

In this pivotal position, you will guide and develop a skilled team of bridge engineers primarily located in Edmonton and Calgary. Your guidance will be essential in executing a diverse array of bridge infrastructure projects throughout North America, promoting innovation at every stage.

You will play an important part in COWI’s leadership team, directly reporting to the Vice President, Head of Engineering Canada, focusing on enhancing the capabilities of your team. Collaborating with fellow managers, you will play a strategic role in workforce planning and resource optimization. Your deep understanding of your team’s strengths and development needs will be critical in supporting talent acquisition, retention, and ongoing professional growth within the company. Additionally, you will oversee both the technical delivery and business development of bridge projects, using your skills to ensure project excellence, expand client relationships, and support the sustained growth of COWI’s bridge engineering practice.

Your key responsibilities will include:

People Management:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to assigned staff, creating a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend competitive salaries based on contributions and results.
• Support professional development by identifying opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Define and monitor staff performance targets to ensure accountability.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for the team.
• Build a diverse and inclusive team, serving as an ambassador for COWI’s values.
  
  

Project Delivery:

• Serve as project manager, design manager, or technical specialist on diverse projects for public, private, or contractor partners. Project will vary in size and complexity.
• Provide design management and technical support to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Oversee the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
  
  

As a Member of the Canada Leadership Team:

• Participate in strategy meetings to contribute to COWI Group's strategic priorities.
• Ensure COWI North America meets or fulfills its strategic targets.
• Manage business development and marketing efforts, pursuing project opportunities and representing the Company in external settings, such as technical committees, conferences, seminars, professional bodies, and business groups
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients to support growth.
  
  

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future

Like us, you believe that leadership success comes from setting a clear and meaningful direction for your team and supporting them in taking ownership of their work. You always delegate responsibility and ensure an open and safe dialogue, and you coach your people to achieve their aspirations through constructive, fact-based feedback. Attracting and nurturing a diverse group of high-potential team members is at the top of your agenda, as is creating an inclusive, caring and trusting culture in your team.

On top of that, you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• A Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) in Alberta, or can obtain within 6 months
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in Bridge Design and Project Management in the consulting environment
• Experience in leading bridge projects with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, the City of Edmonton, and the City of Calgary
• Significant background in managing projects and overseeing teams, with a focus on relevant technical engineering knowledge.
• Extensive experience in team development, with skills in mentoring, coaching, and providing constructive feedback to team members.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others through change while showing genuine interest in employee career development.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with effective time management abilities and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
  
  

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:

Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

Some of our benefits include:

Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share! | Full time hires get minimum 5 weeks’ vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership | Group RRSP program with company matching | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events

Got more questions?

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve, and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training information.