Infrastructure Resource Manager, for COWI North America, North Vancouver

COWI is looking for a Resource Manager to become a part of our collaborative team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with experts on some of North America's most impactful projects, primarily focusing on exciting bridge, tunnel, and marine work. We believe in developing versatile engineers who can apply their skills across various disciplines, encouraging a culture of continuous learning and growth. You are going to work closely with a team of experts and will report to the Head of Engineering.

Responsibilities

Plan short, medium, and long-term resource requirements for projects and business units.

Embed and improve systems, tools, processes, and governance for efficient resource management.

Capture and manage staff availability, ensuring skilled staff are allocated to appropriate roles.

Develop and maintain consistent mobilization and demobilization strategies.

Provide relevant and timely data to support decision-making on resource allocation.

Engage with international teams to address skills gaps and improve visibility of needs and availability.

Implement accurate resource forecasting processes, including vacancy tracking and progress monitoring.

Identify opportunities for redeployment to improve how resources are allocated.

Prepare and deliver weekly reports on staff capacity, resource supply, and demand, highlighting critical skill gaps.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date data on resource availability and project requirements.

Support the Heads of Engineering in Canada and USA by coordinating with other managers and the Engineering Design Center (EDC).

Ensure governance and compliance across all projects in resource management.

Promote collaboration and communication across cross-functional and international teams.

Travel within North America as required to support resource management activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Project Management, or a related field.

10+ years of relevant, recent experience in Resource Management or a related field.

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders.

Solid project management skills and experience.

Effective communication, interpersonal skills, and an innovative mindset.

Highly developed skills in organization and prioritizing time-sensitive work.

Demonstrated experience in resource planning and management, preferably within an engineering or project-based environment.

Comprehensive knowledge of resource management systems and workflows.

Skilled in Excel and knowledgeable in Power BI.

Ability to travel in North America.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement

Full time hires get minimum 4 weeks vacation to start

Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity

Paid sick leave

Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leaveAnnual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership

Personal and Professional development fund

Group RRSP program with company matching

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

Base compensation: $104,000 to $161,000 for the North Vancouver office only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.

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.

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