Practice Leader - Water

Job summary

Lead the growth and establishment of the industrial water business in Calgary through strategic business development and client acquisition. Manage complex projects, oversee budgets, and mentor technical staff to ensure high standards of engineering excellence.

Job details

Overview Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a leading mining or industrial water practitioner to join and build our business in Calgary, Alberta. This position is ideal for a highly experienced, talented individual who thrives on innovation, values technical and service excellence, and is passionate about fostering a positive and collaborative culture. We are seeking a leader who is eager to win and deliver cutting-edge and challenging projects, with deep expertise in industrial water management. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Business development, including securing new clients, fostering long-term client relationships, leading proposal preparation, and developing and executing a strategic business development plan. Leading meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other stakeholders to drive project success. Establishing, supporting and developing a new office in the Calgary area. Project management, including planning and executing projects, managing budgets and schedules, ensuring quality and client satisfaction, and driving profitability. Mentoring and leadership of senior, mid-career, and junior staff, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth. Managing work to meet contract schedules, regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and high standards of care. Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals that reflect innovation and technical excellence. Occasional fieldwork as required by the Company. Education and Licensure Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or environmental engineering, or a related field of study (required) Advanced degree in a related field of study (desirable but not essential) Professional registration e.g. P.Eng (required) Skills, Experience and Qualifications At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of relevant consulting or client-side experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required) Strong expertise in water process engineering for the industrial sector (required) Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams. (required) Demonstrated success in client development and management. (required) Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and traveling to client sites as needed. (required) Valid Canadian driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

What you’ll do

Lead the growth and establishment of the industrial water business in Calgary through strategic business development and client acquisition. Manage complex projects, oversee budgets, and mentor technical staff to ensure high standards of engineering excellence.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering and a professional P.Eng registration. Candidates must have at least 10 years of relevant consulting experience with deep expertise in industrial water process engineering.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay • Well-being Programs

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Business Development
• Project Management
• Water Process Engineering
• Industrial Water Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Technical Reporting
• Mentoring
• Strategic Planning
• Budget Management
• Regulatory Compliance

Job areas

• Engineering
• Consulting
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research