Vice President, Land Development

Our client is looking for an experienced professional to lead the Land Development team, in the role of a Vice President. A successful candidate should have prior organizational leadership experience, be able to collaborate with Principals, Managers, and team members, and be a strategic problem-solver. In addition, a successful candidate should maintain existing and continue to build a network of clients and would lead and participate in business development initiatives planning, implementation and tracking, for the Urban Development group.

Responsibilities:

- Build, manage and lead the Land Development discipline, developing, tracking, and implementing an annual business plan and multi-year strategy for growth.
- Ensures that decisions such as staffing, projects delivery, and business development are in line with the organizations business plan and vision.
- Lead and participate in Business Development initiatives and operational growth for the firms Land Development Group.
- Liaise with existing and develop future clients, support major pursuits and proposals, and monitor budgets and schedules.
- Manage tasks, team, schedules, budgets, cost control processes and project work procedures. Identify and manage project issues and risks and, if needed, enhance resolution or actions; collaborate with other offices and managers across Canada.
- Technically support the design team and oversee projects / project performance.
- Prepare and/or review planning reports, design reports, technical specifications, and proposals.
- Provide input to the development of engineering budgets and schedules to meet requirements.
- Supervise and mentor engineers, designers, and technologists.
- Actively grow the group, recognize and mentor leaders and implement succession planning
- Administrative duties as allocated including financial and staff management, staff development and mentoring.
- Other related duties as assigned/required and appropriate to this position.

Requirements:

- Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) within the province of Ontario.
- 20 years progressive industry experience in a similar role for Engineering Consulting firm.
- Strong organization leadership skills.
- Practical knowledge of construction sequencing and constructability.
- Experienced in the review of complex construction staging and sequencing, including temporary works and commissioning.
- Experienced in meeting timelines and budgets, proposal writing, client development and other skills appropriate to consulting.
- Proven capabilities in writing reports and other technical documents.
- Demonstrates superior oral and written English communication skills.
- Possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
- Knowledge about the industry trends and best practices.

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