Senior Manager, Land Development

Overview The Opportunity: WSP is currently seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our Land Development & Municipal Engineering department in Kamloops, BC. This position will lead a team of professionals, technicians, and support staff in the delivery of our projects in the area. Reporting directly to the BC LDME Director, the candidate will provide technical, management and financial leadership, as well as client management to our business practice. As a member of the Land Development & Municipal Engineering group, you will be given opportunities to apply your education and experience on complex construction projects. You will be challenged to manage multiple priorities, multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and maintain a very high quality. The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to lead a team of professionals with excellent communication skills both internally with staff and externally with clients. The candidate should also have experience with business development, client interactions and project delivery. You will be part of a collaborative team that is focused on work life balance with a flexible work policy. You’ll have the opportunity for continual professional development through structured training and on the job learning. You’ll have access to the latest software applications, technical manuals, and equipment to be able to perform your work without limitations. A Manager proactively explores new avenues for business growth, cultivates outstanding client partnerships, and prepares proposals to create new projects for the team. Why choose WSP? We value a culture of inclusion and belonging. Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives. A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer. Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada. Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things. A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey. We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. #WeAre WSP What you can expect to do here: Develop and implement business development strategies, including coordination with other internal business lines. Manage and deliver projects in land development and municipal infrastructure. This includes report and proposal writing, business development, client liaison, and project management. Monitor and manage overall workload and staffing levels within the department to maintain utilization. Work with Leadership and other managers to support inter-office collaboration and resource sharing to balance workloads and meet project delivery objectives across the discipline. Accountable for overall financial and operational performance of the department under your direction, including KPI achievement. Responsible for resource management, including recruitment, team building, staff development, performance management and salary review. Implement and track career development plans for staff within the department to support skills development, effective succession management, career pathing and staff retention. Provide effective leadership and collaboration with other disciplines. Lead, develop and empower a diverse group of professionals and technical support staff. Other duties as assigned What you’ll bring to WSP: University degree in Civil Engineering; Registered as a P.Eng. in BC; Minimum 15 years of experience in project management, including preliminary and detailed design assignments; 5+ years of managing and mentoring technical staff; Experience within an engineering consulting environment is an asset; Strong leadership, negotiation, communication and customer relationship skills. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients and stakeholders, and build well-developed teams and positive relationships; Excellent technical, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Compensation Salary range (in British Columbia): $136,200 - $187,200 The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr