Team Lead, Electrical, Buildings
Why join us?
SNC-Lavalin provides cutting-edge engineering, procurement, construction and financing solutions to projects in more than 100 countries around the world. From the Canadian Arctic to the Southern African region and Australasia, our multicultural workforce is driven by a fierce pride in their work and a pioneering vision.
SNC-Lavalin is truly a global expert in its field and has been chosen to design and build some of the most prestigious projects in the world.
Overview:
Our Buildings & Facilities Engineering Group in Ottawa is looking for a Team Lead, Electrical, to lead our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for mentoring and guiding staff in their training and career development journey and delivering the financial and strategic goals of your team. You will direct work activities, make assignments and coordinate the group's activities. Your team will rely on your depth of experience to resolve some of the most challenging problems that arise. You and your team will be responsible for the execution of projects ranging in size and complexity, with a focus on federal, municipal, commercial, transit, healthcare and educational projects. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and maintaining new and existing clients, coordinating skill-sets with other offices and disciplines, and satisfying customer requirements.
How will you contribute to the team?
To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Manage the process and operations for Electrical Engineering commitments in accordance with scope, schedule, budget and procedures to ensure successful project completion.
- Supporting and initiating business development activities for the Electrical Engineering group in Ottawa.
- Participate in the strategic planning process and the establishment and implementation of strategic initiatives.
- Actively develop and maintain important client relationships as part of overall business strategy.
- Lead local sustainability initiatives and participate in corporate sustainability initiatives to positively advance both corporate and industry developments.
- Resolving complex design/project execution issues through the development of innovative solutions as required.
- Apply Project Management principles on management of your projects and of team members.
- Establishing and implementing improvements to existing methods, procedures and tool sets to maximize quality and efficiency of project delivery.
- Managing the departmental resource assignments for the appropriate project staff while ensuring continuous development of staff.
- Recruiting new team members, conducting performance reviews, performance management, and facilitating training and development opportunities.
- Providing mentoring, coaching, technical guidance and quality assurance to Electrical Engineers to ensure the technical adequacy of the work.
- Participating in the preparation of estimates and project proposals (or coordinating resources to do so) and approving the estimates for Electrical Engineering.
- Maintaining good working relationships with internal stakeholders, the management team, and clients.
- Accountable to ensure that all employees in the group are properly qualified and trained to perform their work.
- Ensure the quality, consistency, and accuracy of Electrical Engineering deliverables as part of corporate QA/QC program.
- Provide technical guidance and engineering support for inspection and construction activities.
What will you contribute?
- University Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 15+ years of relevant building systems design experience a must.
- Must have experience in power, distribution, lighting, alarm and detection design for buildings, along with consulting engineering experience in the buildings industry.
- Proven record of a strong client focus including Business Development, Marketing, and responding to RFPs.
- Achieve results including the ability to manage multiple priorities and time lines.
- A strong leader with proven skills in motivating and engaging a team with demonstrated strength in leading highly complex groups.
- Registration or eligible for registration with PEO.
- Working knowledge of all applicable building codes and industry standards.
- Ability to draw conclusions using sound engineering judgment.
- Supervisory background and proven leadership skills.
- AutoCAD and BIM - Revit software experience.
- People oriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients.
- Ability in English or French (both written and oral) a must.
- An excellent written and verbal communicator with superior interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Effective interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to working in a team environment.
- Willing to occasionally travel within and outside of the region.
What we offer at SNC-Lavalin:
At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits (ie.: group insurance, retirement savings plan, share purchase plan, continuing education program, etc.).
You think that a career in our team could match your profile, submit your application online now!
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