Principal Department Manager, Civil and Structural Engineering – Mont-Saint-Hilaire office

Your future role on our team You’ll lead and support the strategic operational needs of the Civil and Structural Engineering department at the Mont-Saint-Hilaire office. You’ll be responsible for talent development, performance, technical excellence and the sustainable growth of this department's activities. You are also responsible for a project management team that supports all disciplines across the office. You’ll work closely with project teams, various departments and corporate leaders to ensure resources are used optimally and the office’s objectives are achieved. In this role, you foster the integration of technical expertise and project management practices to maximize the value delivered to our clients and teams. Located in Mont-Saint-Hilaire, BBA’s head office is the heart of our operations and the hub for many shared services. It’s also home to the “Big-E,” the centre of excellence in energy. Driven by a strong culture of collaboration, the corporate head office serves as a catalyst for collaboration among offices, enabling the rapid mobilization of the right resources and providing effective support to implement promising projects across the country and internationally. A true talent incubator, it also plays a key role in developing the next generation. With us, you’ll get the opportunity to... Leadership and department management Engage, coach and develop managers and team members Foster collaboration across offices, disciplines and departments Develop expertise, innovation and best practices Help promote the department both internally and to clients Performance and resource management Ensure productivity, quality and growth targets are met Support excellence in delivering strategic projects Maintain a balanced portfolio of OPEX and CAPEX projects Promote diversification of clients, markets and project types Coordinate and optimize resource allocation Talent development Participate in recruiting, onboarding and retaining employees Support skills development and succession planning Develop and ensure succession plans for key positions Coach department managers on leadership matters Business development Support business development activities and strategic opportunities Work with project managers, client account managers and sales teams Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key clients Health, safety and environment Serve as a health, safety and environment ambassador Promote a culture of prevention and continuous improvement