Engineering Services Manager

Posted on: May 7, 2025

Posted by: Blackfalds

Summary

The Town of Blackfalds is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Services Manager to join our team. The Engineering Services Manager will manage the Engineering Services department and provide support for infrastructure policies, projects, and programs for the Division.

The manager will be instrumental in building a strong foundation of engineering and Project Management principles through collaboration and policy development. This position will oversee resource planning, human resources, budgeting, capital projects, and the permit to practice requirements for the Town. This leader will implement expert strategies to boost efficiency and innovation for this exciting new department towards meeting the engineering needs of the Town while strategically growing the engineering department.

Key Responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to represent the Town and Department in a professional, competent manner.
Exceptional time management skills, ability to prioritize and organize workloads.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Familiar with related municipal legislation and other provincial statutes.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and in a variety of public interactions.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, Real Property Reports, and site plans, and perform mathematical calculations to independently determine compliance with engineering and design requirements.
Strategic thinker, attention to detail, and excellent analytical skills combined with interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills. Time management skills.
Identify and resolve problems relating to development and civil works that may be unique and complex.
Excellent customer service skills to balance the needs of stakeholders with local and provincial regulations and standards.
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Proven project management knowledge, scheduling, and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of GIS and AutoCAD systems and design principles.

Requirements

Position Requirements:

Provide engineering-related answers to information requests for residents (upcoming work, service complaints, drainage issues, etc.).
Provide engineering-related answers to information requests from the development and building industry (Record searches, as-built information, etc.).
Manage the development and data of the GIS and Mapping system as it relates to Asset Management.
Initiate, draft, and assist in the development of policies and procedures prepared by the Infrastructure and Planning Services Division.
Assist other departments by providing engineering and GIS technical resources for ongoing maintenance, operational, and planning projects.
Provide input and support for grant applications for Town infrastructure projects.
Responsible for the hiring, performance management, mentoring, and training of subordinate staff.
Responsible for the development and monitoring of the annual budget for the assigned portfolio.
Support the Director in the preparation of Council presentations, and present to the Council occasionally for programs and projects pertaining to the role.
Work with the Director to ensure capital projects are delivered based on the Project Charter criteria or under the direction of the Director.
Assist with public consultation and engagement for programs and projects as directed.
Consult with other levels of government and private sector organizations involved in planning, engineering, GIS, and construction management to ensure the successful delivery of Town projects and programs.
Review design drawings for compliance with Town Standards under the direction of the Director.
Assist in the development of requests for proposals and tenders.

Job Type

Full time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$112,567.00 - $134,607.20 per year.

Closing Date

June 2, 2025

Posting ID: 32227

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