Business Group Leader (Ontario Engineering Design Organization)

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the worlds biggest challenges in the areas of water energy and urbanization.

We have an outstanding leadership opportunity for a Vice President Engineering Design lead our established Ontario Region Engineering Design team servicing our Ontario region and North America.

As Vice President and the Business Group Leader for the EDO you will work closely with the Ontario General Manager and our North American EDO Leader to deliver design projects for our Markets in Water Transportation Property and Buildings Energy and Resources and Environment. As EDO VP you will also support bids and proposals to help develop and grow GHDs presence and market share in the delivery of engineering and design services. The role will provide leadership in developing and delivering a range of design projects and also leading and mentoring a team of more than 200 engineers architects and technical specialists.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office 3 days a week to contribute connect and excel in our vibrant environment. This role can be based in any of our GTA offices - Toronto Mississauga Markham or Whitby.

Working on a diverse range of projects and clients your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and supporting business opportunities and ensuring sustainable growth of the EDO services
• Managing Business Group performance people and resources
• Working and aligning closely with more than twenty Business Groups in Ontario with respect to project pursuits staff and workload planning and project delivery excellence
• Providing vision and direction for the Ontario EDO business that links with GHDs North America market strategy and input into the Region Market Strategy
• Being well-connected and influential building and developing relationships with the other Regional BGLs and supporting relationships with existing and potential clients and partners with a focus on engineering and design services
• Providing leadership to the Business Group in line with GHDs objectives and values of Safety Teamwork Respect and Integrity
• Building effective relationships with other Regional EDO Business Group Leaders and with Market Leaders within and outside the Region.

What youll bring to the team:

• 15 years professional experience within an engineering consultancy
• Professional engineering designation in a Canadian province. (Other licenses in USA would be considered an asset)
• Proven background of managing a large multidisciplinary engineering design delivery organization.
• Detailed knowledge of different types of project delivery methods/models for various markets.
• Demonstrated technical capability across your area of technical expertise including all project phases from project planning to detailed design and construction services
• Proven background in project leadership through all project phases from proposals to the delivery of engineering and design services to project completion/closeout
• Effective & proven project delivery networking and relationship management skills
• Ability to develop lasting internal and external relationships based on trust and delivery excellence
• Ability and desire to mentor and train team members and to build a strong team of skilled professionals
• An obsessive drive and commitment to delivery excellence to exceeding client expectations and to project financial success.

While this opportunity is advertised as a Vice President role to reflect its senior scope and visibility in the market the position is titled Business Group Leader (BGL) internally.

Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. Well give you control over your career empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a diverse and inclusive organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process

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