Associate Director | Electrical | Engineering Firm | Vancouver / Toronto – Outpost Recruitment

Design engineering firm is seeking an Associate Director for their Electrical team in Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON offices. Salary range is $110,000 - $130,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Responsibilities of Associate Director:

• Prepares, or assists Principal-in-charge with, the development of all system engineering concepts (e.g. design brief) and concept report. Reviews and manages the design in terms of construction budgets.
• Performs, or arranges for, reviews of existing installation and interprets/manages the impact on the project.
• Prepares all calculations and selects all equipment. May assign tasks to designer and CAD Technician where appropriate.
• Fully understands Codes and Standards relevant for the project and is able to communicate all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Ensures proper coordination of document with the internal and external project team (architect, interior designer, and other disciplines).
• Fully understands (construction) project procurement methodologies and is able to recommend or apply such method for the project.
• Responsible for reviewing all deliverables for the project whether reports, calculations, drawings, or/and specifications. Reviews for completeness and accuracy at various stages of development and as defined by internal total quality management.
• Promotes and enforces company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.
• Develops and/or improves processes and procedures for Project Management to improve efficiency.
• Leads the Field Representative teams and delegates site activities to Project Managers when needed.
• Prepares all change notices or reviews change notices issued by contract administration team.
• Responsible for ensuring tasks are completed both accurately and with the assigned hours/fee.
• Responds to both technical and financial queries related to the project.
• Supports the process of accounts receivable.
• Prepares and continually monitors a schedule of tasks required to complete the project including hours to perform tasks and critical data required for performance.
• Organizes and attends meetings including client meetings.
• Actively seeks opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Works with the Business Development and Proposals group to respond to proposals. Actively writes proposal responses (RFP).
• Leads and/or assists in human resources related activities including recruitment and selection, employee development, performance appraisals and employee relations.
• You are a natural leader who thinks outside the box. You’re glad to collaborate with your team as you take on challenges and create innovative design solutions.
• You are eager to establish solid relationships with clients, and use your building services design expertise to help make their next project a success. You thrive when working on a variety of projects and are looking for an opportunity to meet and exceed your career goals.

Qualifications of Associate Director:

• Possess P.Eng or C.E.T. designation.
• Possess 8 or more years of project engineering experience in the field of electrical building services.
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients.
• Possess sound communications skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations.
• Demonstrate experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major projects.
• Associate Director to be knowledgeable about the provincial building code, electrical code, CSA, ULC, IEEE, IES and NFPA standards.
• LEED certification / Experience implementing sustainable design (LEED projects) is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver professional presentations and chair meetings with clients and at industry events.
• Demonstrated ability to develop lasting relationships with clients that foster strong client ties.
• Willingness to work over and above regular business hours to deliver projects and develop relationships with clients.

Ideal Candidate:

• Must have vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Only candidates with authorization to work in Canada will be considered.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.