Mechanical Business Development Lead - Ottawa, ON

Overview

Lead business development, market expansion, and project oversight in Ottawa

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• budget monitoring
• estimating oversight
• business development
• stakeholder communication
• market analysis

Tasks

The Mechanical Business Development Lead, Ottawa will be responsible for leading strategic initiatives to expand the company's presence in the Ottawa market. This role involves identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, overseeing project management operations, and ensuring financial targets are met. The successful candidate will collaborate with executive leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders to drive growth and operational excellence. -Oversee project management from an operational perspective, ensuring that all projects align with company processes and financial objectives -Monitor project execution to ensure efficiency, adherence to budgets, and timely completion while maintaining high-quality standards -Lead negotiations related to technical, contractual, and pricing agreements, working closely with senior management to secure favorable outcome -Evaluate, selecting, and pursue strategic project opportunities, ensuring alignment with business objectives. -Develop a comprehensive business plan for market expansion, outlining key initiatives to enhance the team's capabilities in Ottawa. -Implement strategies to streamline operational workflows, enhance productivity, and improve financial results -Work closely with the executive team to develop short-term and long-term strategic plans for business growth and team development. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, finance, and operations, to optimize project performance and drive improvements in business processes -Lead the review and oversight of the estimating process, ensuring accurate cost assessments and competitive pricing strategies. -Facilitate clear and effective communication with both external and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on project requirements and business objectives. -Establish and nurture relationships with prospective clients, business partners, and industry leaders to build a strong network within the Ottawa business community -Develop and execute a commercial business development strategy specific to the Ottawa market, -Provide insights and recommendations on market positioning, customer needs, and potential areas for expansion -Conduct market analysis to identify key growth opportunities, potential clients, emerging industry trends, and competitive landscape -Actively contribute to the creation of Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, ensuring high-quality submissions that effectively showcase the company's capabilities. -Maintain strong client relationships by providing timely updates on ongoing projects, addressing concerns, and ensuring client satisfaction.

Requirements

• business development
• bachelor's
• strategic partnerships
• negotiation
• strategic mindset
• quick thinking

What You Bring

-5-10 years of business development experience ideally in the construction industry -Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or other related field -Expertise in establishing strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or alliances with other businesses -Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with the ability to build long-lasting relationships -Strong background in commercial business development, particularly within the Ottawa market -Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and implement business expansion plans effectively -Quick thinking to address challenges in dynamic business environments

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Benefits

When you join #TeamPlanGroup, you’re not just starting a job – you’re building a career with one of Canada’s most respected contractors. Proudly recognized as a Top Employer in Canada for three consecutive years, Plan Group offers the opportunity to work on landmark projects that shape communities for the future. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process. As part of our global network, you’ll gain access to unparalleled resources, innovative technologies, and endless opportunities to contribute to impactful work. From advanced technology to complex infrastructure, every project is a chance to build your skills and leave a legacy.

About Plan Group Inc.

-Born in 1955 as a boutique electrical firm, it grew into a multi-trade powerhouse integrating electrical, mechanical, and technology systems. -Now part of Equans (since 2023), it leverages global resources to deliver smarter, more connected environments across North America. -Headquartered in Vaughan with six offices coast-to-coast, it operates nationwide on complex infrastructure, healthcare, and transit builds. -Pursues work in hospitals, transit, data centres, industrial, and institutional sites. -It specializes in full-life-cycle delivery—from design & build through operate & manage—across electrical, mechanical, structured cabling, and facilities management. -Known for future-proofing, it pioneered converged digital infrastructure in Canadian hospitals, including at Toronto Pearson and Humber River Hospital. -A reputation for rigorous planning and collaborative problem-solving guides its execution on mission-critical and large-scale builds.

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