Director of Buildings Engineering

CIMAs Buildings group in Western Canada continues to experience significant growth and opportunity with an expanding portfolio of complex high-impact projects. To help lead the next phase of development we are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial leader to accelerate the growth of our practice in Calgary. As the Director of Buildings Engineering you will play a central role in shaping the future of our integrated service offering mechanical electrical and structural engineering while building on our strong foundations in Western Canada.  

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a senior professional who thrives at the intersection of technical leadership team development and business growth. Working closely with the existing Mechanical team leadership and our regional and national multidisciplinary Buildings teams you will help drive strategic growth expand our client base and strengthen our reputation for excellence across Alberta and Western Canada.  

At CIMA we are driven by purpose  to design resilient sustainable functional communities while putting people first. We foster collaboration and reward innovation. As an employee-owned firm we offer a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the companys success and share in that success you help create. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Lead the strategic development of the Calgary Buildings practice working with the existing mechanical team and carrying the primary responsibility of establishing a multidisciplinary service offering in Calgary (mechanical electrical and structural engineering) to position CIMA as a leader in integrated building design. 
• Provide leadership to the existing Calgary Mechanical Engineering team supporting the current leadership group to ensure strong technical delivery collaboration and growth. 
• Lead and contribute to business development initiatives including identifying new markets building client relationships and pursuing major project opportunities. 
• Serve as a trusted client advisor representing CIMA at key industry events meetings and strategic pursuits. 
• Provide senior technical oversight on major projects ensuring quality innovation and alignment with client expectations. 
• Mentor and empower engineers and designers at all levels fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional growth. 
• Collaborate with internal partners across disciplines and offices to deliver coordinated high-quality designs and proposals. 
• Support operational excellence by managing project performance staffing and resource planning in collaboration with project managers and technical leads. 
• Contribute to the continued improvement of design standards tools and workflows to enhance quality efficiency and sustainability. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Engineering. 
• Professional Engineer (.) registered with APEGA. 
• Minimum 15 years of experience in mechanical electrical or structural engineering in Alberta for buildings including project management and client-facing roles. 
• Demonstrated success leading or supporting teams within a consulting engineering environment. 
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships and identify growth opportunities. 
• Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills. 
• A strong understanding of the Calgary and Alberta buildings consulting market. 

Why Join CIMA

At CIMA we believe that the best solutions come from a culture of collaboration respect and shared ownership. Youll join a passionate team of professionals dedicated to creating innovative sustainable buildings that enrich our communities. 

As part of our employee-owned firm youll have the opportunity to participate in CIMAs corporate share ownership program giving you a direct stake in the success you help create. Youll also have access to a strong network of technical expertise leadership mentorship and national project opportunities all within a company that puts its people first. 

At CIMA we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value but dont meet all the job requirements We invite you to apply because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success. 

For more information or interest contact Georgeta Suta.

Additional Information :

CIMA uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However this score is not used to screen assess or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates regardless of their identity (race ethnicity colour religion gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression socio-economic status or background etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity we encourage all applications including but not limited to those from women Indigenous people people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time