Business Center Operations Leader

Business Center Operations Leader - ( 230003OQ )

Description

We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a talented Business Center Operations Leader (BCOL) who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.

The BCOL is an integral role within our leadership team for BC 1736 within the Transportation Business line, supporting a 70-person team located throughout the North Central region. There is significant opportunity for growth within the North Central region and the BCOL will play a critical role in supporting this expansion. The recent passage of the Federal Infrastructure bill and rapidly changing future of mobility present an exciting opportunity to guide the direction of our business.

Does working with clients on great projects, with a talented team of professional’s appeal to you? Apply now and you can join some of the best technical people in the world and work on projects you can be proud of!

Your Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Business Leader (RBL), the BCOL is responsible for leading and managing the business center (BC); accountable for attracting and retaining talent, efficient resource management, operations management, effective delivery of professional services, financial performance and for sustaining and growing net revenue, gross margin and operating income within the BC.

• The BCOL is the recognized operational leader of a Business Center (BC), accountable for the attainment of the BC's management, financial, growth and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute a regional growth strategy for the BC. Identify trends and develop a long-term view of the region, markets and client basis. Prepare and make recommendations of financial forecasting to position the business competitively.
• Support the annual business plan and budget for the BC outlining the vision, focus, and priorities for implementation and setting specific goals for business performance in the region.
• Pursue, lead and/or contribute to strategic and significant pursuits, proposals and projects.
• With strong operational skills and working collaboratively with the BC Practice Leaders, the BCOL is responsible for the attainment of financial operating results and objectives of the BC, the development of annual operating budgets and the preparation and implementation of the BC business plan, with a primary focus on growth, technical excellence and financial objectives.
• Responsible for staff resourcing, balancing project workload and utilization of people and project resources across the BC in collaboration with BC leadership.
• Build, grow and develop a team of high performers throughout the BC.
• Drive Stantec’s Safer Together culture, prioritizing the health and safety of our employees.
• Be accountable for achieving key safety performance metrics for the US North Central region.
• Responsible for the health and safety performance of the business line, including the monitoring of leading and lagging indicators and following up on Business Center Improvement Plans.
• Promote compliance with regulatory requirements and the Health, Safety, Security, and Environment & Sustainability (HSSE) management system.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of the Transportation Industry and North Central Transportation market and market trends with emphasis on collaboration and operational efficiency.
• Strong leadership, financial management, communication and team building skills are essential for the candidate to meet the expectations of this challenging position.
• Prior consulting experience, within the Transportation sector, and established client and agency contacts are desirable.
• Established understanding of the local market conditions, staff retention and development and the operations of the various groups that make up BC 1736 is a must.
• A successful BCOL will possess strong communication and business development skills and be a results- oriented individual who excels in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• The candidate will have a desire to succeed, be enthusiastic, and possess a high degree of integrity.
• An appropriate utilization goal will be established with the successful candidate.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of related experience including design, engineering, leadership, and business development strongly preferred.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license in state of residence strongly preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Full-time and part-time employees 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. 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 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-Illinois-Chicago

Other Locations : United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Ohio-Blue Ash

Organization : BC-1736 Transpt-US North Central

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Manager

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Sep 12, 2023, 6:13:16 AM

Req ID: 230003OQ

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans