Senior Geotechnical Engineer & Branch Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations and overall management of DS’s office. - Responsible for marketing and client liaison
• Recruitment and hiring of strategic staff
• Proposal preparation, budgeting, and client development
• Responsible for planning, management, and execution of projects and those of staff reporting to you to ensure effectiveness of the deployment of staff and resources to achieve DS objectives
• Prepare and oversee proposals on behalf of project managers, liaise with client and project initiation in line with DS standards
• Supervising and mentoring intermediate and senior engineers to enhance their capabilities
• Supervision and management of Office, along with training junior staff
• Ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites

Key Qualifications, Skills & Education:

• University degree in Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Science from recognized institution

• Must be a registered and practicing Professional Engineer in Ontario

• 8 to 10 years of experience in the Geotechnical, Materials Testing and construction industry

• Strong project management, client management, and business development skills

• Proven leadership and team building experience

• Prior experience with running branch office or division is preferred

• Ability to travel between DS offices and sites within Ontario

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English

• Organized, works well under pressure and able to multi-task is essential

• Must own a vehicle with insurance coverage and hold a Valid (G-Level) Ontario Driver's License

• Flexible to work on a wide variety of projects, tasks, and assignments, responding easily to changing priorities