Engineering Operations Manager

Are you up for the challenge?  Are you looking for recognition and reward that comes with your industry experience?

Lukay Research & Development Ltd. (LRDL) is an Edmonton-based firm recognized for our projects in the railroad industry.  We design, build, install, and maintain custom systems and facilities in a variety of exciting environments – from diesel locomotive shops and wastewater treatment plants to fueling systems and pharmaceutical plants.  For more information, visit www.railshopservices.com.

LRDL is looking for a leader to work in an innovative and recognized industrial dynamic environment, managing a diverse project portfolio across many different sectors.  This is a self-motived role requiring strong interpersonal skills with ability to lead, direct, and manage a diverse team with varying experience.  Development and implementation of new processes and strategies while maintaining the status quo of in-flight projects will require a clear strategy to maintain high quality deliverables. 

Experience in Organizational operations, Project Management, Project Engineering, Resource Management, Construction Execution, and a financial acumen will be beneficial in this role.

Responsibilities of the Engineering Operations Manager include:

Project Management Development

• Strategic project planning and goal setting
• Overseeing project execution and governance
• Overseeing documentation and proper engineering deliverables
• Process improvement and standards development

Operations

• Planning and monitoring project development through all phases (planning to completion); ensure deadlines are met with high quality
• Managing engineering and shop resources
• Align with Ownership to implement strategic goals
• Conflict resolution between various disciplines; set priorities
• Risk mitigation from Proposals to Project Execution
• Seize opportunities of improved financial returns; implementation of monitoring/controls
• Recognize opportunities of/and improve team collaboration
• Provide support in technical, contractual and execution issues
• Improve and expand client relationships

Administration

• Improve Team collaboration
• Improve efficiencies related to resources; do more with less/same
• Improve accountability
• Mentor professionalism
• On-going process & company improvement

 Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• 10+ years of supervisory, project management and/or construction experience
• Possess a degree in engineering or business from an accredited university in Canada or equivalent
• If applicable, registered as professional engineer in Canada
• Comprehension of the fundamentals of machinery industrial controls, fabrication, and construction
• Must have supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks is an asset
• Committed to professionalism, safety, and being a team player
• Willing and able to travel within Canada and USA (possess a valid passport and Class 5 operator's license)