Director, Hydropower and Dam

Description

• Review and update the hydropower and dam safety strategy and action plan
• Review proposals to ensure that RFP requirements are met (technical and commercial) and that the price is competitive
• Provide exposure to potential new clients and expand relationships with existing clients
• Actively participate in executing engineering mandates such as study mandates, detailed design, dam safety reviews, etc
• Identify target clients toward building a sustainable portfolio, balanced between repeat business and capital expenditure projects
• Oversee project delivery and serve as a sponsor or Engineer of Record for selected projects
• Serve as client account manager (CAM) for some clients
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• Review RFPs and steer the proposal execution plan and deliverables in the direction needed to win, using elements established in the pursuit strategy
• Work with CAMs to ensure a coordinated client management process
• Identify any capability gaps and strategic partner or teaming requirements needed to win
• Support proposal preparation through creative thinking and alternative approaches
• Recommend potential strategic resources and organizations that can complement in-house expertise
• Mentor young and future lead engineers within the organization
• Support succession planning and identify strategic hires who will lead the business
• Position the firm for upcoming business opportunities and prepare pursuit and capture strategies
• Track business opportunities using BBA’s opportunity database management system
• Identify, assess and recommend key hiring competencies specific to the hydropower and dam safety sector to ensure high-quality work, and expand markets
• Provide assistance during the proposal and award process and throughout the project life cycle
• Cross-sell the services of other disciplines within the firm

Requirements

• Registered as a professional engineer in Québec or Ontario
• Consulting engineering experience in civil structures hydropower and dam design, business development and project execution
• Demonstrated inspiring leadership
• Business acumen
• Advanced level of French and English to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients outside Québec. The frequency of English use may range from occasional to daily, depending on ongoing projects
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Civil engineering degree from a recognized university
• Sense of equity and inclusion
• Asset: Experience preparing budgets, estimates and schedules, with financial modelling skills
• Available to travel occasionally
• At least 15 years of relevant experience
• Caring mindset that puts people first

Benefits

• Access to a leadership program
• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop
• Long-term hiring (not just project-based)
• Access to many experts and coaching
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
• Growing business with many opportunities
• Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting
• Our Toward Net Zero plan and our ESG promise

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance