Group Manager Ground Engineering - Interior BC

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Group Manager to lead one of our Ground Engineering teams, part of the Ground Engineering business located in the interior of BC. Reporting to the Director of Ground Engineering in the Interior of BC, this is a dual role, ideally located in Kelowna, where you will provide both leadership of a 25-person team and provide senior level geotechnical expertise to support our Ground Engineering business.

You will join a growing team comprised of geotechnical engineers and geoscientists that is based in the BC Interior, with offices in Kelowna and Castlegar, and is supported by WSP's global Ground Engineering community. Our team services projects in the Transportation, Oil & Gas, Flood Protection, Water Supply and Power sectors. As Group Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering our strategic objective to continue to build and grow our ground engineering related services.

Why choose WSP?

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging

Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

You are a visible champion of the WSP imperatives of safety (HSE), Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and ethics & compliance to ensure they are an overriding part of the organizational culture.

You provide leadership to a team of technical staff delivering geotechnical projects, including strategic direction, business development and growth.

You manage and develop employees in accordance with WSP core values, including performance management.

As a mentor, you provide guidance and technical advice to foster and grow the talented team.

You partner with senior staff in business development efforts, including helping to build and sustain client relationships, proposal preparation, and project positioning activities.

As a senior technical lead, you provide project and client specific technical advice and senior review of project deliverables.

You manage projects from proposal to implementation, including proposal preparation, contract review, project delivery, financial control, and client relationship management.

What you'll bring to WSP :

A relevant undergraduate degree in Civil or Geological Engineering, Geoscience or other technical discipline from an accredited university.

10-15 years of experience in a consulting environment with a focus on geotechnical projects.

Professional registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia.

You are a self-motivated leader with excellent inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.

A proven track record of successful business development, and of fostering client relationships.

Strong demonstration of health and safety leadership.

Commitment to technical excellence and ability to write proposals and technical reports.

Strategic and business planning experience.

Financial, forecasting and budgeting experience.

Adaptability and flexibility to prioritize and manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change and the ability to build partnerships across disciplines and areas of expertise.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $110,600 - $152,100

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

#J-18808-Ljbffr