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Practice Builder - Civil, Geotechnical and Mining Engineering Focused

Employer
Barr Engineering
Location
Calgary, Alberta, CA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Mar 27, 2021

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Category
Construction, Engineering, Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Contract
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Description of Company

Barr is a consulting company that integrates engineering and environmental expertise to help clients develop, manage, process, and restore natural resources across North America and around the world. We have been employee owned since 1966 and trace our origins to the early 1900s. Today, we have over 900 employees across the U.S and Canada who work with clients in the mining, power, fuels, public, and manufacturing sectors, as well as attorneys, developers, and others with complex problems.

Why Choose Barr?

If you are looking for an employee-owned company that fosters a collaborative environment, focuses on providing exceptional client service, offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, and makes employee safety a top priority, Barr is the place for you. In addition to a highly competitive benefits package, we offer mentor and coaching programs to help our employees develop and grow their careers, along with opportunities for volunteering and community involvement.

Summary

The person in this position will help support existing clients while building new client relationships in western Canada. This person will lead business development efforts and project teams and will be involved with office leadership, strategic planning, and implementation. Work will involve civil engineering and related technical assignments including project management, civil design and analysis, construction plans and specifications preparation, industrial facility development design, report writing, construction cost estimating, and facility inspections. Responsibilities will also include working with clients and potentially working with regulators and public officials. This person will also mentor junior staff members. Work may involve short-term, out-of-town assignments.

Project responsibilities will include:
  • Identifying opportunities to grow our Calgary-based, western Canada practice by increasing our client base and adding new service areas, thereby resulting in additional opportunities for Barr staff and a more robust practice
  • Managing client relationships
  • Leading projects through the entire lifecycle
  • Providing technical direction and guidance to the project team during the entire project
  • Managing multidisciplinary teams and projects
  • Leading and helping with proposals, statements of qualifications, and other business development documents
  • Assisting with client contract development and negotiations
  • Coaching and mentoring technical staff

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil, geotechnical, or mining engineering or a closely related discipline
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience performing project engineering and design and business development
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng) certification in Alberta or ability to obtain certification within one year
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral (including presentation preparation and delivery), and written communication skills
  • Demonstated ability to successfully work in a project team environment that encourages self-initiative
  • Demonstrated project organization and management skills
  • Demonstrated business development knowledge, skills, and experience.
  • A flexible working style that helps project teams meet client deadlines and other needs
  • Acceptable driving record
  • Legal authorization to work in Canada without the need for sponsorship
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship or the ability to obtain a TN Visa.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Work experience in western Canada
  • 15+ years of relevant work experience
  • Advanced degree in civil, geotechnical, or mining engineering or a closely related degree
  • Experience working in consulting engineering
  • Experience operating/managing for a consulting engineering company
  • Demonstrated strong relationships with clients and the ability to develop or foster ongoing relationships and maintain a high level of client service
  • Proven project management experience
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement business development strategies


NOTE: Some work locations will feature the rough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment. Safety training will be provided prior to being given work assignments on these sites. Applicants will be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of clients.

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