Buildings Engineering Division Manager

The opportunity:

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian Employee‑owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Buildings Engineering Division Manager to join our team in our Vancouver office. As the Buildings Engineering Division Manager, and as a business sector leader, the successful candidate must be able to: (1) clearly articulate the needs of buildings projects, (2) instill technical confidence in both clients, regulator stakeholder groups and staff;

and (3) possess credible understanding of the buildings sector.

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
  • Salary range of: $ to $
• Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Fitness allowance
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  • Maternity/paternity leave top up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity building seminars
  • Engineer In Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities

• Providing operational management encompassing all aspects of market development including identifying business opportunities, developing a marketing plan for the area of practice, organizing and executing business development initiatives.
• Taking a lead role in client relationships, business and team development
• Ensuring the Division's financial objectives are achieved through developing a yearly business plan for the area of practice, including identifying and preparing a summary of priority prospects that best reflect revenue potential.
• Delivering outstanding service to our clients by ensuring the successful planning, designing, and managing of projects.
• Reviewing proposals prospects to ensure that the projects are within the Company's capabilities and that risks are minimized in accordance with our Strategic Plan.
• Collaborating with other managers on multi-discipline projects.
• Keeping staff technically current through awareness of upcoming conferences and seminars, and by formulating recommendations for attendance and presentation of papers in consulting with Technical Vice Presidents, and with the approval of the General Manager.
• Ensuring that all engineering work is carried out in accordance with accepted industry standards, company procedures, and client expectations.
• Supporting Group and Project Managers with project execution, resources allocation and risk management.
• Monitoring and optimizing the use of staff across the Division to ensure ongoing utilization targets are achieved.
• Selecting, hiring staff, and developing their career path focused on technical leadership, project management, client management, or a combination thereof based on their demonstrated capability and career interests.
• Representing the Company in public and professional activities in an active manner which further enhances the reputation of the Company.

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited post secondary institution.
• Registered, or eligible for registration as a professional engineer with EGBC as a P.Eng.
• 12+ years of experience in design, engineering, construction and management of which a minimum of 5 years is in a consulting capacity.
• Project management of industrial and multi-discipline projects.
• Consulting and/or professional experience in B.C. is an asset.
• Experience in business development in both private and public sectors.
• Experience in liaising with clients, contractors, and other consultants.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring staff.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Committed team player and an independent worker.
• Ability to travel across Canada.
• Possess a valid driver's licence.

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.