Program Lead, Major Projects - GHG (Greenhouse Gas)

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career?  Now is the perfect time to join Egis.  Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights. 

Our values showcase everything we believe in:

A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.  

A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are. 

A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.  

The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you? 

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact.  We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.

About The Role

The Design/Engineering Program Lead is responsible for overseeing and managing the design and engineering aspects of a program inside the project, ensuring that all technical requirements, timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.  For the GHG Program, this role involves leading a team of engineers, designers, and cross-functional stakeholders, managing complex and multi-disciplinary projects, and ensuring the seamless integration of design and engineering efforts into program delivery. The Program Lead will work closely with senior leadership to define program objectives, lead the technical strategy, and ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for and leads the coordinated implementation of all design standards through the management of the multi-disciplinary design team and works collaboratively with all joint venture partners, consultants, contractors, and the client.
• Oversees the design through all phases of the Program including pre-construction, planning, detailed design, site development, permitting, procurement, construction, and closeout as applicable.
• Serves as client interface at multiple levels and at all phases and provides technical recommendations and solutions.
• Manages design team to achieve the requirements of the contract in terms of technical specification, schedule, and cost.
• Conducts internal quality reviews and drawing coordination for adherence to scope and requirements of work in the Program prior to submission to the client for stakeholder review.
• Represents design team in design reviews and coordinates input and feedback from all stakeholders to ensure feedback is provided in an effective and efficient manner in order to obtain client approval.
• Represents design team in reviews by external stakeholder groups (airlines, agencies, authorities having jurisdiction).
• Provides Management and Executive level progress and performance reports, highlighting key risks and opportunities.

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in large capital programs in an engineering / design management position with a focus on GHG/net zero initiatives, ideally related to airfield electrical, civil infrastructure, and terminal construction.
• Demonstrable experience in performing design reviews and facilitating design coordination activities in aviation or related environments that leverage AutoCAD & Revit (MicroStation is an asset) /BIM/Civil 3D design software & Microsoft Office software.
• Good working knowledge of program development including scope finalization, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk assessments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills including the ability to facilitate meeting/ workshops with large groups of stakeholders.
• Strong technical capability in all project phases and ability to solve complex problems including by using data analytics to support solution identification.
• Demonstrable experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships and providing strategic level reporting to enable effective decision making.
• Recognized degree in engineering or architecture. Relevant professional designation is considered an asset.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.