Director, Materials Group

2 days ago


Dartmouth, Canada WSP Full time

**About WSP**:
WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. We provide technical expertise and strategic advice to clients in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas), and Power & Energy sectors. With a global presence, we are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions.

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

**Position Overview**:
As a Director of the Materials group for Atlantic Canada, reporting into the VP, Earth & Environment for Atlantic Canada, you will lead and manage complex civil engineering projects, providing technical expertise and strategic direction. You will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects, maintaining client relationships, and contributing to the growth and development of our civil engineering practice in Atlantic Canada. The position will manage NB, NS and NL for the Materials group.

As part of the team, you will lead a large group of individuals who will grant you access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage the Profit & Loss (P&L) for the environmental services division, ensuring financial targets are met.
- Lead and mentor a team of project managers and technical staff, promoting professional development and high performance.
- Manage large-scale civil engineering projects from inception to completion.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers and technicians.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Prepare and review technical reports, designs, and specifications.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation and presentations.
- Collaborate with other disciplines within WSP to deliver integrated solutions.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering; master’s degree preferred.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on infrastructure projects.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools.
- Commitment to sustainability and innovation in engineering practices.

**Why WSP**:

- Opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a global leader in engineering.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.

**WSP **is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At **WSP**:

- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.



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