[Hiring] Practice Leader - Water @Geosyntec Consultants

Role Description

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a leading mining or industrial water practitioner to join and build our business in Calgary, Alberta. This position is ideal for a highly experienced, talented individual who thrives on innovation, values technical and service excellence, and is passionate about fostering a positive and collaborative culture. We are seeking a leader who is eager to win and deliver cutting-edge and challenging projects, with deep expertise in industrial water management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Business development, including securing new clients, fostering long-term client relationships, leading proposal preparation, and developing and executing a strategic business development plan.
• Leading meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other stakeholders to drive project success.
• Establishing, supporting and developing a new office in the Calgary area.
• Project management, including planning and executing projects, managing budgets and schedules, ensuring quality and client satisfaction, and driving profitability.
• Mentoring and leadership of senior, mid-career, and junior staff, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Managing work to meet contract schedules, regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and high standards of care.
• Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals that reflect innovation and technical excellence.
• Occasional fieldwork as required by the Company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or environmental engineering, or a related field of study (required).
• Advanced degree in a related field of study (desirable but not essential).
• Professional registration e.g. P.Eng (required).

Requirements

• At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of relevant consulting or client-side experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required).
• Strong expertise in water process engineering for the industrial sector (required).
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams. (required).
• Demonstrated success in client development and management. (required).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and traveling to client sites as needed. (required).
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required).

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Well-being programs to support you and your family.