Operations/Business Unit Manager - Permanent - 3088

About the Opportunity

Parker Huggett is a longstanding and proud partner to a growing geotechnical, materials and environmental engineering firm and looking to help them find their next great leader!

With roots in Newfoundland, this organization has been growing rapidly since their inception by focusing on attracting the best people and servicing various sectors within the construction and mining worlds. Largely involved in pre-construction, this group offers unparalleled expertise to the entire geotechnical and environmental spectrum; from planning and investigation, to execution and quality control. Their team has shared in the wins as they have expanded across Ontario over recent years and their ambitions certainly don’t end there.

With a view to continue building their team and expanding their portfolio, they are ready to join forces with a talented Business Unit leader in Toronto to lead that continued and currently untapped growth potential. The opportunities and capabilities of this team are far beyond their current capacity in the GTA, which presents an exciting opportunity for all involved. They’re not just looking for a new hire; they are looking for a partner whom they can continue building their team around.

So far, they have a strong recipe for success, largely achieved through empowering their team to challenge themselves, progress quickly in their careers and share in the company’s success

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Mentoring of Junior Staff
• Supervision of Field & Laboratory Testing and Inspection
• Business Development
• Proposal Preparation
• Budget creation and monitoring
• Client care and communication

About You

We’re looking for business leaders more than engineering specialists and that means an emphasis on leadership capabilities more than certifications; If you’re currently working with a Consultancy, GC, or Developer, but understand the Geotechnical, Material, and Environmental world and would want to learn where this opportunity could take you in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Strength in relationship-building and client management
• The ability to identify and inspire talent within your team
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to build something bigger than yourself.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The drive and ability to succeed with minimal guidance
• Demonstrable critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• A reliable and dependable style of working
• Integrity and the ability to cope well under pressure
• Knowledge of the geotechnical, materials and/or environmental engineering industry

About the Job

• Enjoy a high level of autonomy and freedom in your work
• Work alongside a successful senior management in developing the regional team
• Reap the rewards of a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to share in the team’s wins

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking the “Apply for Job” button and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by sending your résumé directly ScottH@ParkerHuggett.com or by contacting your Recruiter and quoting job 3088 . Please note that all candidates must be legally permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this role.

We truly appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be reaching out to candidates whose experience most closely matches our partner’s needs. If we do not connect with you for this role, please know that we will gladly keep your profile in mind and reach out when other suitable opportunities arise.

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