Job Title: Director of Engineering

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

TP-7511

Over the past 75 years, RVA has evolved into an industry-leading organization comprising nearly 500 dedicated professionals. Recognized for its award-winning culture, RVA's passion permeates their work and environment.

At RVA, diversity, expertise, and collaboration converge to shape solutions grounded in trust and informed decision-making. Its team, composed of engineers, architects, technologists, environmentalists, modellers, and field inspection specialists, stands as a testament to its commitment to excellence.

Meridia Recruitment is pleased to partner with RVA in recruiting a visionary and skilled Director of Engineering to join their team in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the direction of the business, manage a high-performing team, and foster growth within an employee-owned company.

Role Description

As the Director of Engineering, you will play a key leadership role, working closely with the Vice-President, Atlantic Canada, to drive business development and lead the strategic growth of operations across the Atlantic regions. Leveraging your technical expertise and leadership abilities, you will oversee multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions, ensuring excellence in project execution and client satisfaction. Additionally, you will actively contribute to business development initiatives, strengthening client relationships, and identifying new opportunities to expand RVA's reach.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for engineering operations across the Atlantic regions, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Partner with the Vice-President to develop and execute business development strategies, driving growth and elevating RVA's profile in the region.
• Oversee a portfolio of engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring satisfaction through open communication and exceptional service.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams in the design, development, and implementation of civil engineering projects, including site development, road infrastructure, and municipal systems.
• Lead initiatives to recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a positive and engaging work environment.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals, reports, tender documents, and technical reviews, contributing your expertise to the success of each project.
• Serve as a key decision-maker, providing input on organizational strategy, business development, and operational improvements.

Your Qualifications

As an accomplished engineer, you bring a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and business acumen. You have a proven track record of managing projects, leading teams, and driving business growth.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
• 12+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering, including project management, people management, and business development.
• Strong leadership abilities, with a history of mentoring and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven success in business development, including client relationship management and identifying growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present reports, proposals, and technical documents.

RVA believes in empowering their team with exceptional benefits that not only work in their favour but also amplify their performance. After all, happy teams translate to satisfied clients, it's that simple.

They offer competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses, employer-matched pension plan, comprehensive health and dental benefits, flexible vacation policy, top-up plan for new and expecting parents, firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence, Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection, access to employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support, and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans) and flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking "Apply Now" below.

For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at 902-818-4506 and [email protected] or Heather Simmons, Recruitment Specialist at 902-421-2335 and [email protected], or please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Thomas or Heather know.

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