Trenchless Practice Lead

Job summary

Lead engineering design and construction management for trenchless water and wastewater conveyance and rehabilitation projects, including calculations, plans, specifications, reports, proposals, estimates, and schedules. Develop business and client relationships, lead project teams, communicate with stakeholders, and represent the firm in industry and community activities.

Job details

Brief Description LJB Canada, Inc. is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Trenchless Practice Lead role. This position will support our ongoing rapid growth in tunnel and trenchless design and construction management. The successful candidate will have over 15 years working on trenchless projects, including both design and construction phase roles and possess the professional and interpersonal skills to make a positive impact on our firm and the clients we serve. We are looking for a motivated professional with a forward-thinking mindset, strong analytical problem-solving skills, and a collaborative spirit. Compensation: $160,000 - $185,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards. Benefit Information: Here Trenchless Practice Lead Essential Functions Perform engineering associated with the trenchless design and construction of municipal water and wastewater conveyance facilities. Produce engineering calculations as required in support of trenchless rehabilitation design including cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP), sliplining, spray applied pipe lining (SAPL), spiral wound pipe, pipe bursting, pipe ramming and others. Adhere to all applicable local and national codes of practice for design. Develop proposals, cost estimates and schedules for trenchless and rehabilitation projects; lead tasks and teams and produce technical deliverables (construction plans and specifications, structural/geotechnical calculations, design reports, and technical memoranda) according to client specifications. Independently develop technical memoranda, letters, and reports. Responsible for business development activities including locating trenchless rehabilitation project leads, discussion of teaming and leveraging existing and new client relationships to secure an ongoing stream of new business to sustain and grow the business in US and Canada. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate technical and non-technical information in a concise, professional manner, including participation in technical meetings and workshops with owners, contractors, and other stakeholders. Increase LJB’s visibility with internal and external professionals by participating in regional initiatives, conferences, committees, and community associations, including any identified industry activities. Office based assignments will require a standard weekday business hours work schedule. Field work may include weekday, night, and weekend work Required Qualifications TRENCHLESS PRACTICE LEAD ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study required (Civil, Structural, Geological/Geotechnical, or related field) Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or equivalent knowledge of a wide range of trenchless rehabilitation construction methods and products. 15+ years of relevant experience trenchless rehabilitation experience Substantial professional project expertise in the planning, design and construction of a variety of tunnel and trenchless projects. Technical engineering and field-level experience with delivering trenchless rehabilitation solutions for projects in soft ground and hard rock. Experience with the inspection and design of rehabilitation measures for existing water/sewer tunnels and pipes. Training and experience in project management. Experience in proposal writing and job scoping. Thorough knowledge of relevant technical codes, operations, processes, and trends. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in relevant area of study required (Civil, Structural, Geological/Geotechnical, or related field) Core Skills Excellent problem solving, decision making and teamwork skills. Excellent technical writing and communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment, interact with other staff, collaborate with other disciplines, and mentor junior staff. LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you. Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will be considered the property of LJB, and no fees will be paid. Please direct all communications to the HR team. Key Words: Trenchless Practice Lead, Canada, Civil Engineering

What you’ll do

Lead engineering design and construction management for trenchless water and wastewater conveyance and rehabilitation projects, including calculations, plans, specifications, reports, proposals, estimates, and schedules. Develop business and client relationships, lead project teams, communicate with stakeholders, and represent the firm in industry and community activities.

Requirements

Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, professional engineer registration or equivalent, and more than 15 years of trenchless rehabilitation experience spanning planning, design, and construction in soft ground and hard rock. Candidates should have project management and proposal-scoping experience, knowledge of applicable codes and rehabilitation methods, and strong communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and mentoring skills; a relevant master’s degree is preferred.

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Trenchless Design
• Trenchless Construction Management
• Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP)
• Sliplining
• Spray-Applied Pipe Lining (SAPL)
• Spiral-Wound Pipe
• Pipe Bursting
• Pipe Ramming
• Structural Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Project Management
• Proposal Writing
• Cost Estimation
• Business Development
• Technical Writing
• Team Leadership

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Sales
• Consulting

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