Technical
- Suggest innovative solutions and implement them in a safe and practical way that will benefit the client and the public
- Explore and present multiple engineering options to meet client needs
- Encourage the use of new ideas on projects
- Work with the project team to ensure the most appropriate structural solution is chosen
- Maintain knowledge of latest building codes and other relevant regulations
- Review technical aspects of projects and ensure they are done accurately and to code/regulation
People Development
- Organize, perform, attend in-house seminars and “brown-bag” lunch sessions on important technical, workplace and new initiatives
- Attend conferences and help ensure junior staff are included in such opportunities
- Serve/contribute on technical committees and organizations both internally and/or externally
- Share technical knowledge and answers questions in an encouraging manner
- Develop and disseminate special expertise within RJC’s existing fields through mentorship and act a constant for others to turn to
- Maintain contacts in the university/research communities
- Publish/contribute to technical papers
- Contribute to the development of new areas of expertise at RJC by understanding and remaining current to the market and industry
- Expands personal knowledge base and areas of technical competency though diverse experiences, training/courses and networking
Business
- Maintain existing client relationships and foster emerging relationships
- Forecast and plan workload for the group based on the project pipeline and team capacities
- Assist in determining fees/budgets or review proposed fees for own and other group projects
- Generate revenue by developing new markets and creating repeat business from clients by providing high levels of service
- Review other engineer’s billings and ensure that timely payments from clients are made
- Ensure group work meets schedules and budgets
- Participate in internal financial planning for the service area
- Monitor client service and satisfaction levels and ensure that they stay high through use of the Company’s client survey
- Monitor productivity and profitability of the group through captured financial metrics and team reviews
- Review financial performance of projects
Leadership
- Address priorities and resource needs with Project Engineers
- Prepare and manage the “Project Management Plan” (or similar work plans)
- Resolve project priorities in a timely manner
- Ensure all projects under supervision are progressing and developing on track
- Refine existing or suggest and develop new approaches to production to increase and maintain quality of work
- Help other teams in RJC to obtain/ increase work; “cross sell” by understanding all the different service offerings, leveraging your network in RJC or speaking to colleagues about current project work and looking for opportunities to collaborate
- Complete available Diversity, Equity and Inclusion trainings and frameworks to be a more diverse leader and contribute to team-specific and RJC-wide goals
- Accountable for ensuring the HSE Program is communicated, understood and complied with by all levels of employees; providing employees with required training and equipment; informing employees of health and safety hazards; and ensuring continuous improvement of the overall program
RJC supports your continuous learning and growth. Career paths help identify areas to progress your knowledge and skill set. If you are seeking development, speak to your Leader, HR, or your colleagues to learn more about options to development your career at RJC.