Engineering Development Manager, Energy Solutions

Modern Niagara is seeking an Engineering Development Manager for Energy Solutions and Decarbonization with substantial experience to join our team. The ideal candidate would be based out of Vaughan or Ottawa. This role involves leading project development activities from conceptual technical solutions and business cases to construction-ready engineered solutions with a strong focus on leadership financial management and strategic planning.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara

As the Engineering Development Manager you will collaborate closely with engineers architects and other stakeholders to ensure projects meet quality standards adhere to budgetary constraints and are completed on time. Your experience in creating ROI models managing internal financials and leading small teams will be critical in driving project success.

Key Impact / Purpose

This role drives the successful development of energy and decarbonization projects by transforming conceptual ideas into engineered solutions ready for construction. The Engineering Development Manager ensures projects meet financial technical and sustainability goals while leading teams and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver innovative cost-effective outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:â

• Lead and motivate a small team to achieve project goals while overseeing outside vendors and contractors.
• Develop and maintain detailed ROI models for construction projects ensuring alignment with financial goals and budgetary constraints.
• Develop and implement decarbonization strategies and solutions ensuring alignment with project goals and sustainability standards.
• Oversee and manage internal financials including billing budgeting and cost analysis.
• Coordinate schedule attend and document project meetings providing comprehensive reports to key players and the Executive team.
• Work closely with engineers architects and other professionals to determine project specifications and develop conceptual designs.
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to establish profitable agreements.
• Identify required resources (manpower equipment materials) and manage project delivery to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and evaluate detailed business case analyses quantifying the benefits of proposed solutions.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards reporting any issues.
• Support the pursuits team early in the sales process to evaluate scope and determine cost estimates.

Must haves:ââ

• 10 years of experience in engineering construction management or a related field.
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical HVAC Energy Electrical or a related field.
• In-depth understanding of building systems construction procedures materials and project management principles.
• Proven experience in engineering or project management with a focus on decarbonization energy efficiency and sustainable building practices.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes means and methods.
• Strong experience in creating ROI models and managing internal financials.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and mentoring small teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction/project management software.
• Ability to solve diverse problems anticipate construction challenges and work closely with site supervisors sub-trades clients and consultants.
• Outstanding communication negotiation and organizational skills.

This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $104000 - $128000

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:â

• Performance based bonus opportunitiesâ
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contributionâ
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your familyâ
• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellnessâ
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional servicesâ
• A competitive vacation package withâadditionalâvacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.â
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Upâ
• Annual Community Daydedicatedto volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and workâ
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness mobile phones travel home and auto insurance and many othersâ

Here at Modern Niagara because we know our people are the best in the industry we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.ââ

About Modern Niagara

Who We Are

Modern Niagara helps building owners managers and general contractors meet the mechanical electrical integrated building technology and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Southwestern Ontario and are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canadas infrastructure and on the communities where we live learn work and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values

We value passion initiative determination professionalism and and safety are embedded in everything we do and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara

We are committed to building a diverseequitable and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity feels a sense of belonging and can actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women Indigenous Black racialized 2SLGBTQIA people people with disabilities and newcomers to Canada) in the construction encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.

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We appreciate every applicants interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Manager