Resource Manager, for COWI North America

Resource Manager

North Vancouver, New York

Permanent, Full-time

Hybrid

Do you want to work on the most innovative and exciting infrastructure projects around the world? Do you want to contribute to the next generation of infrastructure projects around the world? Do you want to be part of a team that is solving the world's infrastructure challenges? Then this could be the next step in your career!

Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

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.

The Resource Manager is responsible for planning and managing resource requirements for projects and business units, ensuring the efficient use of resources. This role supports the Heads of Engineering Canada and USA, enhances cross-border collaboration, and facilitates ongoing improvements to resource management processes. Additionally, it requires a deep understanding of the complexities of a civil engineering consulting business and the ability to achieve billability targets.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• 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.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways, but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will have:

• 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.

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 7,500 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:

To us, a fair reward is more than a competitive salary. We invest in our people’s professional and personal well‑being.

Our benefits include:

• 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 leave
• Annual 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.

Got more questions?

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Talent Acquisition Specialist, Rheannon Lewis at [email protected].

Get to know us even better at our website, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Before you apply

All you need to include in your application is your CV – no photo or application letter. At an interview, you can tell us everything we need to know about why you’re interested in joining COWI. As for the photo, we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture.

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.