Regional Practice Leader – Bridges, Tunnels & Marine, Western Canada

CIMAs Transportation team have created a reputation for excellence within the transportation sector by successfully delivering thousands of projects over the past 30 years. Our talented engineers can lead any type of project regardless of its complexity and scale. The team draws on a reservoir of diverse experience that includes planning design inspection construction management and infrastructure reconstruction in both rural and urban environments. We take a wholistic approach to transportation projects that minimizes the environmental footprint promotes sustainable growth and supports resilient communities. Our innovative solutions integrate all modes of transportation so motorists pedestrians and cyclists co-exist safely and travel efficiently. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic innovative and collaborative environment where youll make a real impact. Together well push boundaries and go above whats expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

About the Role

As the Regional Practice Leader in Bridges Tunnels & Marine Western Canada you will provide strategic technical and operational leadership for CIMA Bridge Tunnel and Marine infrastructure engineering practice within the Transportation Group across Western Canada.  In collaboration with CIMAs existing teams you will lead and develop a high-performing team of professionals delivering bridge tunnel and marine infrastructure projects while scaling the practice into a market-leading position in Western Canada 

The role combines strong technical credibility in bridge engineering with business leadership client development and talent management. The successful candidate will play a key role in growing the Bridge Tunnel and Marine infrastructure practice strengthening CIMAs position in the Western Canadian transportation market and developing its technical and leadership capabilities. 

Main Responsibilities 

• Develop and execute the strategic direction and growth plan for the Bridge Tunnel and Marine infrastructure practice within the Transportation Group across Western Canada. 
• Provide senior technical leadership and oversight for bridge tunnel and marine infrastructure projects ensuring technical excellence quality and sound engineering practices. 
• Drive business development and maintain strong relationships with key public and private clients industry partners and stakeholders across Western Canada. 
• Identify market opportunities and strengthen CIMAs presence and reputation in the Western Canadian bridge tunnel and marine infrastructure market. 
• Identify and assess potential strategic partnerships and M&A opportunities that could accelerate the growth and capabilities of the practice. 
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineering professionals and leaders including workforce planning recruitment and succession planning. 
• Lead selected strategic pursuits capture strategies partnerships and teaming arrangements. 
• Take ownership of the business performance of the practice including revenue growth profitability utilization and resource planning. 
• Foster collaboration across offices disciplines and national teams to optimize expertise resources and project delivery. 
• Act as a senior advisor and escalation point for key clients strategic projects and complex technical or operational matters. 
• Promote a culture of technical excellence innovation safety quality and accountability. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Civil Structural or a related engineering discipline. A Masters degree and/or advanced business degree is considered an asset. 
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive and broad-based experience in the consulting engineering industry with demonstrated expertise in technical and project delivery business leadership and team management and significant experience in bridge tunnel and/or marine infrastructure.  
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia and/or other provinces  
• Strong technical credibility and significant experience in bridge tunnel and marine infrastructure engineering including the design and delivery of major bridge and infrastructure projects.  
• Strong understanding of engineering standards practices project delivery models and industry trends relevant to major transportation infrastructure. 
• Extensive knowledge of the Western Canadian market with established relationships with key clients and industry stakeholders. 
• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams within a consulting engineering environment. 
• Proven track record in business development client relationship management and profitable business growth. 
• Strong business acumen combined with technical credibility and strategic thinking. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical talent and future leaders. 
• Strong communication influencing and relationship-building skills. 
• Collaborative entrepreneurial and accountable leadership style. 

Leadership Profile 

The ideal candidate is a recognized engineering and business leader who combines strong technical credibility with strategic thinking business acumen and exceptional leadership capabilities. They are well connected within the Western Canadian bridge tunnel and marine infrastructure market and have a demonstrated ability to build trusted client relationships develop new business grow an engineering practice and build high-performing teams. Entrepreneurial and collaborative they have the ability to translate market opportunities into sustainable business growth. 

This is a growth-oriented leadership mandate with the opportunity to build a significant Bridge Tunnel and Marine infrastructure business and establish CIMA as a leading player in Western Canada. 

At CIMA we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value but dont meet all the job requirements We invite you to apply because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success. 

 Why choose CIMA Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information :

At CIMA we recognize the richness and diversity of each individuals experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidates experience skills and qualifications while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidates profile.

CIMA uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However this score is not used to screen assess or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates regardless of their identity (race ethnicity colour religion gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression socio-economic status or background etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity we encourage all applications including but not limited to those from women Indigenous people people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMAs policies. If you require an accommodation please let us know. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time