Structural Department Head

KGS Group is seeking a Structural Department Head to lead the Structural team in our Vancouver office.

About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. It’s a place where you can apply your abilities and contribute to challenging and meaningful projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll also have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

The Role

KGS Group is seeking a Structural Department Head in our Vancouver office.

In this role, you will have the ability to lead, develop, manage and motivate an emerging team of engineers, technicians and scientist with a focus on all aspects of structural scopes of work for clients in various industries and markets. The successful candidate will have the freedom and flexibility to continue to grow the team based on Vancouver.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, manage, and motivate an emerging team of engineers, technicians and scientists with a focus on hydro structural work.
• Produce, supervise, and manage engineering deliverables on a variety of projects.
• Tracking and managing key performance metrics for the department
• Participate in business development activities, including assessing Go/No-Go opportunities with the Market Lead and Regional Manager, while leading and writing proposals.
• Liaise and coordinate with other disciplines within the company to execute projects.
• Helping to maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Train, coach, supervise, and mentor staff with their career growth and professional development.
• Highly proactive with exceptional problem solving/analytical skills.
• Coordinating with external consultants, vendors as required to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Strong proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office (excel, word, PowerPoint).
• Participate in and promote KGS Group’s safety-first culture.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.
• 15 years or more of structural engineering experience.
• Strong project management, leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and collaborative skills, and ability to provide effective technical mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Experience working directly with clients and managing/fostering existing relationships in addition to forming new ones.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce, review, and delegate technical reports, proposals and other forms of non-formal written communication.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and propensity for business development will be considered a strong asset for this role.

What we offer?

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits starting from your first day
• Paid sick time to prioritize your well-being
• Hybrid and flexible work options to support work-life balance
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Convenient free parking

The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $180,000 annually.

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills, and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.