Regional Sector Leader – Water Treatment, US Pacific

Stantec; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Regional Sector Leader for the US Pacific region (California and Hawaii) to direct water sector programs with rigor and an innovative spirit.

You will lead and develop talent, engage key clients, and drive growth by shaping technical differentiators and thought leadership through conferences, papers, and webinars.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of water treatment teams and projects.
• Strong network with clients and industry associations.
• Ability to drive growth and differentiate technical offerings.

Responsibilities

• Direct water treatment programs across the US Pacific region.
• Lead talent development and recruitment for the team.
• Engage with clients to grow strategic pursuits and renewals.
• Represent Stantec at industry conferences and webinars.
• Collaborate with sector leaders and practice communities.
• Ensure delivery of drinking water projects with technical rigor.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Water Treatment

Client Engagement

Strategic Growth

Job description

The Regional Sector Leader (RSL) is an integral role within our Water regional leadership team,directing our work with technical rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for solving the world’s greatest water challenges. In this leadership role, you can apply your passion for technical excellence and innovation, lead and develop top talent, and lend your voice to our collaborative leadership culture that empowers our people to redefine what’s possible. #H20+U

Regional Sector Leaders leverage their knowledge of industry drivers and trends to strategically grow our technical capabilities and differentiate Stantec among our peers. The Regional Sector Leader also supports business development and growth by engaging directly with key clients in their geography and beyond, creating technical differentiators for our pursuits, and establishing a strong industry brand and presence. The Regional Sector Leader is responsible for elevating Stantec's brand and thought leadership in the industry by participating in professional conferences, publishing technical papers, conducting webinars and/or podcasts, expanding and growing Stantec’s capacity to win and deliver drinking water work in our US Pacific region (California and Hawaii).

Reporting directly to the North America Water Treatment Sector Leader, you will play a pivotal role in translating our broader North American strategy into actionable initiatives for the US Pacific geography, closely collaborating to align resources, technical capabilities, and business growth objectives.

Your Key Responsibilities

Coordinating with the US Pacific Regional Growth Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying and supporting the win of strategic pursuits in collaboration with local Business Center Practice Leaders, Account Managers, and business developers,
• Acting as a Liaison between local / regional teams and the North American Sector Leader and practice community toleverage both their and the sector's technical skills locally,
• Reinforcing our brand as a leader in water treatment through active participation in industry organizations, thought leadership, and communication with strategic clients, and
• Providing leadership to our water treatment professionals.

You will be expected to:

• Regularly engage with clients.
• Actively participate in industry associations
• Leverage your understanding of industry drivers, market trends, and legislative requirements in the US Pacific to support and grow our water treatment portfolio.
• Identify how technology changes affect our clients and our business.
• Collaborate across the region to share knowledge and resources.
• Contribute to our North America Water Treatment Team to implement our strategy across the continent and bring services and specialists from the broader Stantec organization to our clients.
• Help recruit, retain, and inspire a team of water treatment professionals, at multiple levels, with exceptional technical skills.
• Engage in delivery of water projects as a subject matter expert, leveraging your expertise, industry best practices, and new or innovative technologies.
• Work closely with sector leaders, regional growth teams, project developers, and the Stantec Institute for Water Technology and Policy to leverage internal resources and match them up with projects and pursuits where they can bring value.
• Consistently demonstrate a commitment to the Health and Safety culture within Stantec.