Area Manager, Victoria

Area Manager, Victoria - (MGR_AREA.2) Location: Victoria Office - Victoria, BC V8Z 0B9 CA (Primary) Category: Infrastructure Job Description The successful candidate will provide direction and leadership to staff within the Victoria Office. The central focus of the office is to provide civil engineering services to our clients. The office services a diverse client sector including urban and rural communities, private industry, utility companies and contractors. As the Victoria Area Manager, the successful candidate must be able to: (1) lead the business of the Office; (2) be technically competent and drive the technical performance of the team; (3) possess credible understanding of project management, engineering planning and design, and construction. Duties Duties will include, but will not necessarily be limited to, the following: Taking a lead role in the business, client relationships, and team development. Ensuring the Victoria office’s objectives are achieved through developing and executing an annual business plan that includes identifying and preparing a summary of objectives that address business development, staffing and staff development, project delivery, and financial performance. Organizing and leading market development including identifying business opportunities and threats, identifying key recruiting and training needs, organizing and executing business development initiatives, and leading select proposal development efforts. Providing operational management including delivering strong financial performance and monitoring projects for schedule, financial and technical performance. Reviewing prospects to ensure that pursuits are within the Company’s capabilities and that risks are managed. Delivering outstanding service to our clients by assigning and supporting Client Service Managers, ensuring the successful delivery of projects, and managing projects as needed. Keeping staff technically current through awareness of upcoming training, conferences and seminars, and by formulating recommendations for attendance and presentations in consultation 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. Job Requirements In addition to the attributes and desired experience previously noted, candidates should have the following qualifications: Undergraduate Engineering degree from an accredited post‑secondary institution or a diploma from an accredited technical institution. Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional with EGBC or ASTTBC. Minimum 15 years of experience in design, construction, and management. Minimum 10 years working in the consulting engineering industry. Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Valid driver’s license. Demonstrated experience in: Managing civil engineering and multi‑discipline projects; Business Development in both private and public sectors; Project management and controls with a proven track record of client delivery and satisfaction, and financial success; Leading, coaching and mentoring staff; Liaising with clients, contractors, and other consultants. Education Post‑Secondary Diploma Salary The salary range for this position is $150,000.00 to $250,000.00 and is commensurate with experience relative to this position. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr