Manager, Land Development and Municipal Engineering

WSP Global Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Operations Manager in Kitchener, where you will lead a talented team and drive business development in land development and municipal engineering. This role offers the chance to manage complex projects while fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. You'll play a crucial role in strategic planning and team development, making a significant impact on the growth and success of the organization. With a commitment to inclusion and a collaborative culture, this is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career while contributing to meaningful projects that shape the future of communities across Ontario.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years in consulting with focus on land development in Southwest Ontario.
• Expertise in project management and land development approvals process.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning to enhance market share in land development.
• Manage project delivery ensuring client satisfaction and standards.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Business Development

Financial Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Networking

Education

P. Eng. Registration in Ontario

Job description

The Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking an Operations Manager for Southwest Ontario to join our Land Development and Municipal Engineering (LDME)  team, based out of our Kitchener office, with hybrid flexible office locations available.

With your local knowledge of the development community, municipal authorities and regulatory agencies, you will be supported by a strong experienced team and will be responsible for:

• building a team, 
• business development, and 
• delivering projects.

WSP’s LDME team is a close-knit, collaborative team which prides itself on its long-standing relationships of trust with many of the developers, Municipalities, Townships, Cities and Regions across Ontario and Canada.

Partnering with other internal disciplines across WSP, the team is responsible for delivering long-term, both small scale and complex projects in Land Development, covering the entire project life-cycle from conceptual planning & design, through to construction management and client hand-over.

As Operations Manager, your responsibilities will cover Leadership and Strategic growth, staff development, client management, business development, and project delivery for the Southwest Ontario region. You will form partnerships both internally and externally and will be integral to developing and executing project delivery strategy. You will manage financial and technical aspects of all projects through the full project lifecycle from early project phase, proposals and business development activities, to overseeing engineering, design & approvals to office assistance for contract administration and construction.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Strategic Planning to increase market share for WSP in Land Development and Municipal Engineering 
• Build Team in local Kitchener Office
• Develop and Mentor staff
• Business Development with existing and new clients and Cross-Selling with other disciplines at WSP (including preparation of proposals and services contracts)
• Oversee Management of projects to ensure client expectations and WSP standards are met;
• Oversee Project approvals acting as a liaison between client and approving authorities;
• Oversee Financial Management of Projects;
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring to WSP …

• 10+ years of experience in a consulting environment focused on Southwest Ontario land development projects;
• Extensive project management experience on land development and municipal engineering projects;
• Registered as a P. Eng. in Ontario;
• Expert knowledge of the land development approvals process in Ontario with emphasis on the region of Southwest Ontario
• Strong client management skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong financial and project management skills;
• Valid driver’s license in Ontario; and
• Well-developed network within the land development industry;