Geotechnical Materials Testing and Inspection Team Leader

Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada; Hybrid

Build the foundation for a successful career in geotechnical engineering with a great team. When we say we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site, and in the lab. We work in and outdoors, above and below ground, over and under water, on projects large and small. From field exploration and lab testing to designing and managing the construction of complex geotechnical structures, our team does rock-solid work.

Join our team and discover the opportunities that await.

Your Opportunity

Are you a highly effective business leader with extensive geotechnical engineering experience? Are you an entrepreneur-type personality who thrives in fast-paced environments and who likes to achieve nothing but the best? Then come join a dynamic team that balances competing project interests with creativity and efficiency for a smooth ride every time. Together, we can build a rock solid future. 

Our Ottawa, ON office is seeking a highly connected and enthusiastic Engineering Leader with extensive geotechnical materials consulting experience to build relationships internally and externally and use your engineering expertise, client relationship, leadership and account management experience to grow opportunities within our expanding team and organization.

In this position you will be working in a true partnership with local and national business leaders and will collaborate with the leaders in other groups, including but not limited to Environmental Services, Mining, Power, Oil & Gas, Buildings, Infrastructure to optimize integrated business planning and client management.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate business development efforts and proposals
• Lead the Material Testing and Inspection services team and be responsible for resource management processes, recruitment, career development, coaching and mentoring, and leadership development
• Manage laboratory operations include testing of soil, aggregate, concrete, mortar and bituminous paving mixtures
• Manage multiple variety of small to large Material Testing and Inspection projects
• Work with other business developers, practitioners, and marketing teams within Stantec to assist in growing the Material Testing and Inspection business
• Promoting business collaboration initiatives, working with other Business Lines to ensure a “We are better together” approach is taken with regards to client management and targeted opportunities and projects
• Develop and steward marketing and business development plans, budgets, and key performance indicators. Assist in the development of the annual business plan and budget for the group
• Develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, competitor /teaming partners, and potential recruits
• Attend selected conferences and maintain active memberships in associations (such as local geotechnical associations, Canadian Geotechnical Association, and other related associations deemed beneficial to the group)
• Promote compliance with our Health and Safety Policy

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