Associate Vice President, Land Development - RV Anderson, North York ON Sales, Business Dev, Other Jobs

RVA is looking for an experienced professional to lead the Land Development team, in the role of an Associate Vice President. A successful candidate should have prior organizational leadership experience, be able to collaborate with Principals, Managers, and team members, and be a strategic problem-solver. In addition to the leadership abilities, a successful candidate should maintain existing and continue to build a network of clients and would lead and participate in business development initiatives planning, implementation and tracking, for the Land Development group.

Based out of our Toronto office the successful candidate would be reporting directly to RVA’s Chief Operating Officer and to RVA’s President/Chief Executive Officer.

Duties:

Build, manage and lead the Land Development discipline, developing, tracking, and implementing an annual business plan and multi-year strategy for growth.
Ensure that decisions such as staffing, projects delivery, and business development are in line with the organizations business plan and vision.
Lead and participate in Business Development initiatives and operational growth for RVA’s Land Development group with a focus on the GTA and areas where RVA offices are located as well as other locations.
Liaise with existing and develop future clients, support major pursuits and proposals, and monitor budgets and schedules.
Manage tasks, team, schedules, budgets, cost control processes and project work procedures. Identify and manage project issues and risks and, if needed, enhance resolution or actions; collaborate with other offices and managers across Canada.
Technically support the design team and oversee projects / project performance.
Prepare and/or review planning reports, design reports, technical specifications, and proposals.
Provide input to the development of engineering budgets and schedules to meet requirements.
Ensure projects meet the professional needs and Quality standards of RVA and participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
Supervise and mentor engineers, designers, and technologists.
Actively grow the group, recognize and mentor leaders and implement succession planning
Liaise with client, suppliers, regulatory agencies, utility companies and contractors.
Represent RVA in professional associations and agencies.
Administrative duties as allocated, including financial and staff management, staff development and mentoring.
Other related duties as assigned/required and appropriate to this position.

Qualifications:

Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) within the province of Ontario.
20 years progressive industry experience in a similar role for Engineering Consulting firm.
Strong organization leadership skills.
Practical knowledge of codes, regulations, approval agencies and construction of projects.
Experienced in the review of complex construction staging and sequencing, including temporary works and commissioning/assumption of projects.
Experienced in meeting timelines and budgets, proposal writing, client development and other skills appropriate to consulting.
Proven capabilities in writing reports and other technical documents.
Superior oral and written English communication skills.
Strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
Knowledge about the industry trends and best practices.