Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering; relevant advanced degree desirable or equivalent experience
Job Summary:
Our client is looking for a leader who can coach great performances and partner with project managers to execute successful projects with their clients. The ideal person will lead a seasoned team of Project Managers by providing them with thoughtful coaching, career pathing and enrichment. They will work in a collaborative environment with other Group Managers, drafting and design teams across verticals and sectors, as well as the Leadership. The Group Manager will have a direct impact on the group’s performance such as customer satisfaction, net revenue, profitability, utilization, quality, and employee engagement.
Job Duties:
Review project portfolio with project managers and check-in regularly to ensure delivery is on track within approved scope (including change requests and amendments)
Manage Project Managers to exceed quality and customer expectation
Drive Group profitability, forecast accuracy, and revenue recognition for projects delivered
Monitor the pace of portfolio on a regular basis while tracking key business metrics
Communicate corporate vision and drive corporate strategies & priorities
Coach and develop direct reports, act as a change agent and be a role model who encourages continuous personal growth and organizational improvement
Conduct regular connect meetings with the group and hold periodic performance reviews for direct reports
Develop sales capability to drive opportunities for additional and return business
Qualifications:
10+ years relevant experience
Professional engineering license (P.Eng., P.L.Eng.and/or P.E.) with Canadian and/or US experience
Experience with alternative delivery model including P3s, design-build would be an asset
PMP would be an added advantage
Experience leading or delivering projects in a broad range of sectors including acute care hospital new construction and major renovation, international airports, light rapid transit stations, office buildings, recreational centers, universities, colleges and secondary schools, swimming pools, shopping malls, and skating rinks
Have executive maturity with an ability to influence
Be customer-centric and solution focused
Ability to create clarity and clearly communicate
Ability to encourage teamwork and collaboration to drive business success and manage change
Strong people management skills including consistent demonstration of corporate values
Related experience in consulting would be a definite advantage
