Business Center Operations Leader

Business Center Operations Leader - ( 230002KD )

**Description**

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

**Your Opportunity**

We are looking for a talented Business Center Operations Leader (BCOL) who wants to be part of a purpose-driven team that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive.

The BCOL is an integral leadership role for Stantec’s Major Projects team (BC 2355) to provide operational, technical and people leadership and to continue our growth & success in North America. There is significant opportunity for growth within the state and region, and the BCOL will play a critical role in supporting this expansion.

**Your Key Responsibilities**

Reporting to the Regional Business Leader, the BCOL is responsible for leading and managing the business center (BC); accountable for attracting and retaining talent, efficient resource management, operations management, effective delivery of professional services, financial performance and for sustaining and growing net revenue, gross margin, and operating income within the BC.
- The BCOL is the recognized operational leader of a Business Center (BC), accountable for the attainment of the BC's management, financial, growth and performance objectives.
- Collaborate with senior leadership (RBL, DRBL, BCPLs) to develop and execute a regional growth strategy for the BC. Identify trends and develop a long-term view of the region, markets, and client basis. Prepare and make recommendations of financial forecasting to position the business competitively.
- Support the annual business plan and budget for the BC outlining the vision, focus, and priorities for implementation and setting specific goals for business performance in the region.
- Pursue, lead and/or contribute to strategic and significant pursuits, proposals, and projects.
- With strong operational skills and working collaboratively with the BC Practice Leaders, the BCOL is responsible for the attainment of financial operating results and objectives of the BC, the development of annual operating budgets and the preparation and implementation of the BC business plan, with a primary focus on growth, technical excellence, and financial objectives.
- Responsible for staff resourcing, balancing project workload and utilization of people and project resources across the BC in collaboration with BC leadership.
- Build, grow and develop a team of high performers throughout the BC.
- Drive Stantec’s Safer Together culture, prioritizing the health and safety of our employees.
- Responsible for the health and safety performance of the BC, including the monitoring of leading and lagging indicators and following up on Business Center Improvement Plans.
- Promote compliance with regulatory requirements and the Health, Safety, Security, and Environment & Sustainability (HSSE) management system.

**Qualifications**

**Your Capabilities and Credentials**
- Prior consulting experience, within the Major Projects sector, and established client and agency contacts are desirable.
- A successful BCOL will possess strong communication and business development skills and be a results-oriented individual who excels in a multi-disciplinary environment.

**Education and Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience on technical, commercial, or project controls areas on major projects.
- Design, engineering, leadership, and business development strongly preferred.
- Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license in state/province of residence strongly preferred.
- This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice._

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

**Benefits Summary**: Full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to g