Manager, Mechanical

Job Description

Manager, Mechanical

About Us

At Associated Engineering, we’re passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our company culture is shaped by:

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!


• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!


• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!

What we offer

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position


• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
  
  
  
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long-term growth & success
  
  
  • Matching company pension program, increasing over time
  
  
  
  


• Health/dental/vision coverage,


• Fitness allowance,


• Employee and family assistance programs


• Mental health supports


• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  
  
  
  • Generous paid vacation,
  
  
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  
  
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  
  
  • Maternity/paternity leave top up program
  
  
  
  


• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  
  
  
  • Active Young Professional group
  
  
  • Formal mentoring programs
  
  
  • Paid professional development hours
  
  
  • Capacity building seminars
  
  
  
  


• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  
  
  
  • Company-wide social events
  
  
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  
  
  • Community volunteer opportunities
  
  
  
  

Job Description

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee‑owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Mechanical Group Manager to join our team in our Saskatoon office. In this role you will be responsible for managing all aspects of project execution, business development, and staff leadership within your service sector. This includes managing all technical and administrative aspects of the work being performed. You will also adhere to the company’s and operation’s goals, standards, and objectives.

What you’ll do

Business

• Pursuing new projects and clients for the group, while serving existing clients and maintaining strong relationships


• Leading marketing initiatives and identifying business opportunities for the group


• Identifying and preparing annual, quarterly, and monthly projections and reports


• Developing a group business plan annually, in cooperation with the Division Manager


• Guiding proposal development and decisions in conjunction with proposal staff, Project Managers, and others


• Maintaining effective professional contacts in the network and gathering market intelligence on business opportunities, including participation in industry associations

Operations

• Working with the Division Manager, General Manager, Vice Presidents, and other senior staff, to implement AE initiatives


• Acquire and manage projects. Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver services to a range of clients


• Monitoring effective use of AE tools by staff, such as PIOs, CRM, QA/QC, and others


• Remaining up to date on industry and company standards and procedures


• Performing financial analysis and monitoring and controlling associated risks


• Providing input to the Division Manager and General Manager regarding the management of the operation


• Effectively and selectively getting involved in project management and engineering while balancing operational management activities

Staffing

• Assigning staff to projects based on workload, and reviewing staffing levels


• Interviewing, selecting, and onboarding new staff to the group


• Recommending staff promotions, classification changes, and salary adjustments for those within your group, based on conducted career and performance reviews


• Communicating with staff via informal and formal meetings on a regular basis


• Providing timely, constructive feedback to staff, providing recognition, and their furthering ongoing growth and development

Job Requirements

Does this sound like you? Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering OR Diploma in Engineering Technology, from an accredited post‑secondary institution (Education requirement may vary depending on the status of the successful candidate)


• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in the engineering consulting industry


• Proven experience in the areas of project management, marketing, mentoring, and financial analysis


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Excellent analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills


• Excellent organizational and time management skills


• Committed team player and highly motivated


• Self‑driven and desire for career advancement


• Willingness and ability to travel within SK as required

What’s next?

Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future. Apply today!

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.