Principal, Technology Consultant, Canada East

Your Opportunity

The Technology Consulting Canada East Regional Leader contributes to the overall strategic and tactical leadership of the Stantec Buildings group Technology Consulting discipline in Buildings offices within the Canada East region. This position will lead strategic projects, be client facing, contribute to project delivery standards and work processes, provide quality control, workload forecasting and financial performance accountability.  The Technology leader contributes to differentiating Stantec from other competing firms and positions Stantec and its Technology staff as innovators in the industry.

Your Key Responsibilities

People and Practice Management - approximately 25% of time

• In collaboration with BC leadership and other Technology Consulting leaders, develop annual budgets for sales, topline revenue, training, utilization and project performance for the Canada East Technology Consulting group.
• In conjunction with other stakeholders, identify and forecast staff needs and assignments based on current and projected workload and SME requirements. 
• Hold project team members accountable for deliverables and best practices.
• Directly & Indirectly manage Technology Consulting staff in a performance management environment, and be responsible for hiring as required.
• Responsible for the financial performance, quality control processes, and project delivery for Technology Consulting projects.
• Ensure PM compliance with best practices, including Stantec PM Frameworks.

Project Involvement - approximately 50% of time

• Work with PM's and SME’s on key projects to develop and deliver client drawings, specifications, presentations, reports, and other deliverables.
• Provide senior project client facing leadership on key projects and for key accounts.
• Periodically act as a QC reviewer on Technology Consulting projects.
• Maintain awareness of operational, technical or regulatory changes within the Technology Consulting and AEC overall, disseminate such knowledge to staff and firm, and integrate into existing processes and standards. 
• Maintain and update Technology Consulting specifications, technical documentation and standards.
• Oversee Technology Consulting design delivery process and best practices and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Provide oversight for Technology Consulting staff’s education and certification process & balance firm, studio and staff needs.

Technical Leadership - approximately 10% of time

• Maintain awareness of operational, technical or regulatory changes within the Technology Consulting and AEC overall, disseminate such knowledge to staff and firm, and integrate into existing processes and standards. 
• Maintain and update Technology Consulting specifications, technical documentation and standards.
• Oversee Technology Consulting design delivery process and best practices and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Provide oversight for Technology Consulting staff’s education and certification process & balance firm, studio and staff needs.

Business Development/Marketing - approximately 10% of time

• Contribute to the development of strategic and tactical business development and marketing plans for the Technology Consulting group and align with firm-wide Technology Consulting goals and strategies.
• Develop new and maintain existing client relationships.
• Develop presentation materials and present to clients and at strategic industry events.
• Represent the firm through published articles, public speaking engagements and attendance at industry and community events, meetings, and conferences.
• Develop project proposals.
• Assist the marketing department with the development of Technology Consulting marketing materials and content.

Learning/Maintaining and Expanding Technical and Managerial Skills - approximately 5% of time

• Maintains current knowledge of technologies and trends impacting Stantec's core service offerings and markets and continually strengthens skills. 

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Outstanding client service skills with ability to lead practice members in consistently delivering an exceptional standard of service to every client.
• Strong managerial skills; with ability to hire, engage, develop, and retain top-tier talent.
• Strong business acumen with ability to identify, develop and map strategy, prepare, interpret and manage budgets, and analyze business results.
• Business development skills with ability to identify and develop prospects, nurture key relationships, cross-sell services, negotiate, and engage business.
• Deep knowledge of various technologies and systems design, and the ability to communicate effectively about them to non-technical project stakeholders.      Systems include voice and data cabling infrastructure, electronic security, wireless systems, audio video systems, nurse call, fire alarm, building automation.
• Comprehensive understanding of building project components, project management and delivery systems; ability to continuously evaluate and refine processes to increase efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Outstanding consulting skills; with ability to present a credible, engaging image in keeping with Stantec’s high service standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and polished presentation and public speaking skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors’ degree in related field - Telecommunications, Information Technology or Electrical Engineering is highly desirable, although comparable proven work experience is acceptable.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in delivering Technology Systems consulting to Architects and Owners in diverse markets including healthcare, commercial, data center, higher education, life sciences, civic and government.
• RCDD certification is required.
• Revit experience required.
• AutoCAD or similar drafting software experience is also desirable.
• CCNA, PE, CTS, PMP, PSP etc., are preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 

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. 

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.