Engineering Manager

About Strescon Limited

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces and the New England region of the United States. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollowcore slabs, precast pile, and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. in Bedford, Nova Scotia.  

In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.  

Job Summary

We are seeking an Engineering Manager (P.Eng.) to join our Engineering team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineering leader who is passionate about developing high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, leading complex engineering projects, and helping shape the future direction of our engineering function.

As Engineering Manager, you will provide strategic and technical leadership to a team of engineers responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and innovative precast and prestressed concrete solutions. You will foster the growth and development of engineering talent while challenging traditional approaches to improve design practices, constructability, manufacturing processes, and erection methods.

Working closely with operations, project management, sales, and production teams, you will champion engineering excellence, support business objectives, and ensure the successful execution of projects from concept through completion. This position plays a key role in advancing operational efficiency, product innovation, and continuous improvement across the organization.

• Lead and oversee precast and prestressed concrete engineering and design. 
• Provide technical leadership on complex designs, connections, and project challenges. 
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and engineering requirements. 
• Challenge traditional approaches and encourage innovative, practical design solutions. 
• Identify opportunities to simplify designs, reduce material and complexity, and improve constructability. 
• Design with consideration for production, transportation, erection, cost, and schedule, not engineering in isolation. 
• Promote standardization and automation where beneficial while continuing to challenge existing practices. 
• Collaborate closely with clients, drafting, project management, production, quality, and field operations. 
• Mentor and develop engineers while creating a culture of technical curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement. 
• Evaluate new technologies, materials, software, and design methodologies that can improve engineering efficiency and precast solutions.
• Manage engineering resources, workload balancing, and project assignments to support business objectives and client timelines.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, technical reports, design packages, and project documentation.
• Participate in recruitment efforts, workforce planning, and the onboarding of engineering talent.

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering. 
• Licensed P.Eng. in Canada. 
• Knowledge of Building Codes and CSA standards. 
• Experience with ETABS, Tekla, or other 3D modeling software. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. 
• Precast, manufacturing, or industrial experience considered an asset. 

Business Requirements

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills. 
• Ability to mentor and support Engineers, Designers, and Drafters. 
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. 
• Ability to collaborate across departments and external stakeholders. 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives. 

Cultural Requirements 

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality. 
• Collaborative leadership style. 
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills. 
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence. 
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team celebratory events.

About OSCO  

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.