Technology Practice Leader

Practice Lead for North Central and South Region Technology Service

Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity The Practice Lead for the North Central and South Region Technology Service requires a client facing professional with extensive engineering and business development know-how and a track record of results. The Practice Lead will work closely with the Technology Operations Lead to maintain the vision and strategy of the Business Unit and support team development. The Practice Lead reports to the Specialty Services Business Center (BCSS) Practice Lead and will leverage their industry contacts to foster revenue growth, strengthen and manage our client base, and serve as thought leader both internally and to external clients. The Practice Lead will also work with other Practice Leads, market Sector Leaders, Team Leaders and Project Managers to establish new business, maintain current accounts, review proposals and pricing, and provide project teams with technical or client oversight. Candidate based in Chicago or willing to relocate to Chicago is preferred.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the Technology National Discipline Leader on large scale or national pursuits.
• Coordinates with the BCPL, BCOL, and the Regional Operations Leader to establish sales and profitability goals.
• Grows market segment and achieves sales, outreach, revenue and profitability goals.
• Leads and supports client development and pursues and executes strategic engineering/consulting projects.
• Partners with business units and corporate marketing to manage marketing and business development efforts.
• Actively participates in client and industry events to promote Stantec brand and maintain standing as a thought leader.
• Help prepare, review, and approve RFP content and pricing.
• Partners with the Operations Director to develop operation plans to identify revenue, profitability, utilization, resources and goals for the Business Unit.
• Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
• Develops understanding of Stantec's accounting and project management systems.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• The ability to work in tandem with the Technology Operations Lead is a must.
• Possesses strong written and presentation skills to convey technical and business concepts to varied audiences and decision makers.
• Keenly aware of client's business development and operational relationships.
• Owns business development, marketing, and client/employee relations skills.
• Sound industry network and noteworthy reputation in the industry.
• Maintains strong critical/analytical thinking skills; able to create, convey and deploy engineering and business strategies and problem solve.
• Possesses knowledge of ICT, Security, Audio Visual design principles and best practices and general understanding of other disciplines as they relate to Technology Design.
• Displays effective organization and time management skills with projects, reports and other duties effectively manages multiple priorities and is punctual and dependable.

Education and Experience

• Accredited BS or master's degree required; engineering degrees are preferred.
• Relevant Licensure or professional certification based on expertise required.
• 15+ years Technology consulting specifying engineering experience with knowledge and leadership managing design projects and teams.

About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.

Pay Range:

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 157,100.00 - Max Salary $ 243,400.00

Pay Transparency:

• In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary:

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago

Organization: 2805 Buildings-US Central & South BSS-Chicago IL

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

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