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Business Group Leader (Ontario Engineering Design Organization)GHD • Whitby, ON, Canada
Business Group Leader (Ontario Engineering Design Organization)

Business Group Leader (Ontario Engineering Design Organization)

GHD • Whitby, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

We have an outstanding leadership opportunity for a Vice President

  • – Engineering Design Organization. to 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 GHD’s 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 GHD’s 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 GHD’s 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 you’ll 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 world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. We'll 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.

    The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

    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.

    This position is for an existing vacancy.

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