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Business Development Director, CivilHays • Halifax, CA
Business Development Director, Civil

Business Development Director, Civil

Hays • Halifax, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Your newpany

A well-established and growing specialist contractor deliveringplex geotechnical and ground improvement solutions across Atlantic Canada. Known for technical excellence and a collaborative, performance-driven culture, the business is expanding and looking to strengthen its leadership team.

Your new role

As Technical Director, you will lead the technical function across a portfolio of geotechnical projects, overseeing design, bidding, and execution. You will play a key role in driving business growth while ensuring technical quality, safety, and operational performance.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading and mentoring the technical team
  • Overseeing design development, submissions, and shop drawings
  • Supporting bid preparation and contributing to winning work
  • Driving process improvements and technical excellence
  • Collaborating with operations leadership to deliver projects efficiently
  • Building strong client and stakeholder relationships
  • Contributing to strategic growth and business development with current and future clients

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this vital and important role, your background should include

  • 8–10+ years’ experience in a similar leadership role, ideally in a similar industry
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • Strong background in geotechnical, foundations, or ground improvement
  • Proven leadership and team development capability
  • Experience with design and estimation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, DeepEx/DeepFND – asset)
  • Strong client-facing and business development skills
  • Ability to operate across design,mercial, and operational functions
Ideally you are located in the HRM, consideration will be given to those living in New Brunswick as long as you are able to travel to Halifax as expected.

What you'll get in return

There is a very goodpensation and benefits program for you with this top employer.

  • Senior leadership role with real influence on business direction
  • Exposure toplex, technically challenging projects
  • Opportunity to grow with a well-backed and expanding organization
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