BC Practice Leader

Stantec

  • Red Deer, AB
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 17 jours
Job description:Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.At Stantec, we approach every water and natural resource project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or watershed level—thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the water infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.Your OpportunityThis role as Business Practice Leader is a “seller/doer” responsible for leading the pursuit and delivery of excellent work to our clients. Accountable for the top line, leads the growth of the Water Business Center and Stantec’s market position while providing innovative design solutions with exceptional quality and execution that exceed client expectations. You will play a pivotal role in expanding our existing client and project base and in efforts to position the firm to acquire new business. You will work together with Business Center (BC) and local leaders to provide operational, technical and people leadership to the Water team, and continue our growth & success in Alberta.Your Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for exceeding client expectations through strong account management across the BC and personally leading accounts for major clients in the BC.Achieve minimum client- and proposal-specific marketing and business development (M&BD) sales goals, including internal cross-selling initiatives.Lead and participate in pursuits and campaigns for major BC opportunities.Work with BC and local leaders to drive the client relationship strategy and drive strong results in the client satisfaction survey within the BC. Business Development and Collaboration:Lead and/or conduct business development efforts, including market research, client relationships, developing leads, and securing contracts.Work with BC Leadership to identify BC priorities and strategic opportunities in the geographic market.Actively contribute to win strategies, key pursuits and successful project execution and become involved at a hands-on level on projects should issues impacting client satisfaction or project management best practices escalate.Track pursuit success rate and Return on Investment rate on client by client basis.Actively contribute to the growth of the BC through business development, key pursuit, and sales strategy.Expand our reach and client base utilizing strong marketing, business development, and sales account management plans.Responsible for implementing the M&BD plan for the BC including cross selling.Increase visibility of Stantec by sharing our knowledge and innovation story through key client engagements to enhance our reputation and drive revenue.Participate in Go/No Go Review process and track compliance of Go/No Go Process.Partner with BC and local leaders to drive collaboration on pursuits across geographies and business lines.Utilize, maintain, and monitor the opportunity pipeline to optimize business development plans and employee utilization rates.Ensure local marketplace reputation through established relationships and support of leadership.Maintain Stantec’s Integrated Practice in the specified BC, including:The maintenance of a cohesive Stantec brand;Key client and account development and maintenance;Market and community outreach and engagement; andAccountable to achieve organic growth targets. Project Focus:Lead delivery of significant BC project pursuits.Actively participate, including contribution to written content, in major projects in key roles such as Independent Technical Reviewers, as required.Conduct risk management related to projects and pursuits including review of contracts, fees, and proposals on large pursuits and in coordination with BC leaders and risk management team. Practice:Collaborate with local and Business Center leadership to establish, nurture and support cross-discipline project design processes, communication, and best practices.Inspire, motivate, and hold team members accountable for project delivery, QAQC, discipline excellence and technical quality, documents quality and best practices in the execution of work.Collaborate with the Business Center and local leaders to gather feedback and ensure that the integrated design process is delivering high quality results, making course corrections when necessary.Collaborate with local area leadership, including Project Managers, to ensure the office meets its operation goals and adheres to the PM framework. Provide broad leadership influence:Act as a highly regarded leader, thought partner and a source of counsel and advice for their BC.Be personally involved in key client relationships, strategic project pursuits and major project leadership within the BC.Proactively identify opportunities to reinforce and further develop Stantec’s high- performance culture with a focus on innovation, speed, and productivity.Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company.Uphold a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, encourages individual integrity, and focuses on the customer and service delivery.Provide support through ongoing collaboration with Business Operating Unit Leader, Regional Business Leader, and Regional Leaders regarding resolution of operational issues identified within the BC. People Leadership:Collaborate with local and Business Center leadership to ensure the proper staffing of all projects including hiring, staff transitions, and labor sharing.Support BC with developing, attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent.Foster employee connectedness by interfacing frequently with employees.Participate in regular office and BC Wide meetings to communicate the vision, business strategy and progress against applicable action plans.Support the overall talent management lifecycle including career development, employee engagement, succession planning, coaching, and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development for the BC.Your Capabilities and CredentialsA track record of establishing and maintaining client relationships in the Southern Alberta market.Experience in project management and/or technical design delivery for transit/airport/municipal and provincial infrastructure is an asset.Experience in cost estimating, tender preparation, and contract administration on water projects is an asset.Strong understanding of and experience in sales for technical professional services.Strong ability to develop new business opportunities and promote business relationships.Strong ability to motivate staff and promote teamwork within and across offices.Excellent organization, coordination, management, and leadership skills.Demonstrated technical leadership in Water and Water Delivery.Results oriented individual who excels in multi-disciplinary environment.Strong project planning and delivery experience.Excellent verbal and written communication.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software.Licensed Professional Engineer preferred.Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.Pay Range:
  • Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 156,600.00 - Max Salary $ 242,600.00
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.Primary Location: Canada | AB | Red Deer
Organization: 1101 Water-CA Alberta-Red Deer AB
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 18/08/2025 05:08:15
Req ID: 1001860

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