Department Manager, Mechanical
Vacancy Number: PR-258353
Canada, Burlington
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: 02 August 2025
Introduction
Brunel is a seeking a Mechanical Manager to join our clients team and be part of an exciting execution-phase project in the North American mining industry. You'll play a key role in critical project phases, from Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering to Construction, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of commodities.
About this role
- Manage the mechanical engineering team according to required time frames and standards by supervising the performance of mechanical engineers, reviewing deliverables and providing high level technical expertise.
- Contribute to the cost-efficient delivery of mechanical engineering by managing the man hour budget and reviewing and approving mechanical capital cost estimates, recommending alternative approaches where possible.
- Ensures current technical standards, reference materials, software programs and tools are in place as necessary for the use of the Mechanical discipline.
- Review and approve discipline specific project execution strategies and engineering plans in conjunction with the assigned Mechanical lead on the project.
- Arrange for Technical reviews as specified in operating procedures and the project execution plan.
- Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions.
- Collaborate with the leadership team in other offices to ensure appropriate inter-office resource sharing.
- In collaboration with People & Performance, manage the recruitment and selection of required resources for the group including selecting and hiring top performers and appropriately managing workload.
- Provide guidance and knowledge to engineers and other group members in support of their personal and professional development.
- Manage the performance of the Mechanical group by carrying out performance reviews and providing technical and leadership support where required.
- Foster a customer focused team environment that promotes openness, trust, empowerment, innovation, team work and high quality performance for client satisfaction.
Is this you?
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering.
- 15+ years' proven technical and management experience with an engineering consulting firm or other large organization; construction experience is desirable.
- Previous experience in a Minerals & Metals.
- Previous experience leading and guiding engineering teams.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
- A proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously or a single project of major size and scope.
- A proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.
- An excellent understanding of Mechanical engineering specifications, industry standards, practices, applicable codes including national, provincial and local codes, acts and regulations.
- Strong problem solving and organization skills and ability to meet tight deadlines while providing exceptional service to our clients is a must.
- Understanding of Financial Reports and project budgets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to travel.
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