IBI Group Looking for Associate Director, Projects at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

We are a global team of dedicated and experienced architects, engineers, planners, designers and technology professionals who share a common desire – to help our clients create livable, sustainable, and advanced urban environments.

IBI Group is now proudly a part of Arcadis. Together, we are committed to improving the quality of life for our clients, people, partners and the communities we all serve.

Job Description

Arcadis IBI Group is seeking an Associate Director, Projects to join the Canadian Mobility Global Business Area (GBA). Reporting directly to the Business Area Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the delivery of projects to meet time, quality, budgetary and health and safety targets. If successful, you will also be responsible for all aspects of the client relationship so that delivery meets or exceeds client expectations. You will take a leadership role with the project team, providing both direction and technical advice and leading by example where appropriate, while promoting both the regional and global culture of the business.

The Things You’ll be Responsible for:

• Providing sound and effective leadership to the team, providing direction and technical advice, leading by example to achieve company goals and championing a quality culture
• Communicating with team members to ensure that they understand, and become engaged with, the project strategy, brief and client requirements
• Developing and managing the Project Program and obtaining the buy-in of all stakeholders
• Ensuring that effective financial and project management controls are in place and deployed to enable monitoring, modification and forecasting as appropriate
• Continually looking to enhance productivity through improved processes, procedures and systems
• Maintaining an overview of the commercial aspects of the project (contract, invoicing, debt, client management)
• Communicating effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that all parties are kept informed on all relevant matters impacting and influencing projects
• Managing the acquisition, deployment and management of resources for the project to ensure optimal resource allocation for the project
• Directing the assessment, selection and management of suppliers, sub-consultants and contractors associated with projects
• Driving project performance, service delivery and technical and commercial outcomes and undertaking reviews, ensuring client delivery is above expectation
• Ensuring that completed engineering and documentation work is reviewed for technical, Arcadis and client compliance
• Ensuring risks are proactively identified, assessed and managed to avoid adverse impacts on the project
• Working to ensure maximum client satisfaction, championing client care and proactively working with the client
• Reviewing the performance of team members and developing them to their full potential
• Engaging in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your manager or Arcadis IBI Group

Qualifications

You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s University Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• 15+ years of Project Management experience as well as 10 + years experience in Transportation Engineering
• P.Eng. (Eligible for Membership with PEO) preferred
• Experience with MTO is considered an asset
• Postgraduate qualifications in business, finance, or project management related areas an advantage
• Experience in leading design in a consultant organisation and working in a tendered design services environment
• Sound commercial background, including familiarity with contractual conditions and procedures, including international conditions and ability to take commercial responsibility for a project
• Experienced in leading, and working with, people from varied backgrounds and cultures

Additional Information

Why you should work for Arcadis IBI Group :

Our employees will find a design environment where collaboration is at the core of the business. We proudly support our team members through continuing education, completion of licenses and certifications, memberships in professional societies, seminar and conference attendance.

• Competitive Base Salary based on industry standards
• Robust Extended + Medical Benefits
• Participation in Incentives Program
• Coverage of Licensing Fees and Annual Dues to Professional Associations
• A creative work environment with a collaborative team and an appreciation for a great office culture
• Opportunity for professional growth and career development

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network, and Diversity & Inclusion Council. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

As part of Arcadis IBI Group’s selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record.

We request applicants submit a RESUME highlighting relevant work experience; please limit PDF files to 10MB.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.