Permanent

Bilingual Director of Pre-Construction and Development

*** The candidatecan be based everywhere in Canada .

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations, wind farms,and hydroelectric projects. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as wellas our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate inlarge-scale projects such as the Site C hydro-electric power station locatednear Fort St-John in British Columbia, the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, and theRéseau Express Métropolitain (REM). EBC is positioned as a true leader in thissector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

*** The candidatecan be based everywhere in Canada .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting tothe VP Pre-construction, the Director of Business Development will oversee:

• Represent EBC inselect key markets across Canada;
  
• Work with internal EBCresources to continuously update and maintain the EBC brand with allexisting and valid potential new key markets;
  
• Ensure all relevantpublic sector and private sector clients are aware of EBC’s story, ourbackground and capabilities in the selected key markets and do all that isreasonable so that all such clients maintain a positive image of EBC asone of their preferred contracting partners;
  
• Ensure EBC ispre-qualified with all relevant public sector and private sector clientsand contracting authorities for upcoming and ongoing work programs in theselected key markets;
  
• Identify and track allupcoming and active opportunities through existing EBC opportunitytracking and sales channels and ensure a robust and continuous pipeline ofopportunities is being developed within the Key Markets for EBC to pursue,win and deliver;
  
• Work with regionalproject delivery and other EBC teams to develop and be accountable for thepursuit, win and delivery strategies for all selected Key Marketopportunities;
  
• Conduct regularoutreach with recognized key market participants including those in theplanning, finance, design, engineering and equipment supply spaces to gainand validate market intelligence, to verify opportunity tracking anddevelop opportunity intelligence that supports building winning pursuit anddelivery strategies for all approved Key Market opportunities;
  
• Work with existing EBCresources to assess standard procurement and contract terms from known andpotential Key Market clients. Participate and work with industrygroups to effect change to contract conditions such that, to the extentpossible, market and contract conditions improve for EBC;
  
• Provide leadership andsupport for selected Key Market pursuits as required;
  
• As appropriate andwith guidance from executive management work in cooperation with otherbranches of EBC to develop First Nation partnerships in support of KeyMarket opportunities;
  

Profil

• More than 20 years ofexperience in the construction industry, preferably a varied backgroundmix of experience encompassing contractor, designer and client experience;
  
• UniversityDegree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or a combination of educationand industry experience;
  
• A proven track recordof project success and team leadership;
  
• Strong knowledge ofinfrastructure such as: Infrastructures, grade separation, bridges, dams,storm water management pond, in-water work, trackwork and grading.
  
• Strong experiencedelivering large-scale projects within a partnership environment;
  
• Strong experience withalternative delivery mode projects (Design Build, P3)
  
• Strong knowledge offinancial management, as well as building codes and associatedlegislation;
  
• Good computer skillsand previous experience with scheduling software;
  
• Frequent travel isrequired;
  
• Bilingualism in Frenchand English to collaborate on a daily basis with key stakeholders nationwide.
  

Profile:

• Outstandingcommunication and organizational skills with the ability to effectivelyinfluence others and successfully resolve a variety of clients, projectissues;
  
• A passion to developteams and for organizational growth and success;
  
• Initiative andleadership;
  
• Highly organized and self-motivated;
  
• Ability to attend todetail and work in an accurate and efficient manner;
  
• Ability to effectivelymanage and complete priorities on a daily basis;
  
• Bilingual in Frenchand English;
  
• *** The candidatecan be based everywhere in Canada .
  
• 5 weeks of annualvacation;
  
• Competitive salary andadvantageous bonus plan;
  
• Teleworking offeredreconciling work and family life;
  
• Flexiblegroupinsurance program uponhiring;
  
• Group RRSP withemployer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
  
• 24hour access toa virtual doctor (telemedicine);
  
• Training anddevelopment programs;
  
• Employee assistanceprogram;
  
• Active social club andhealth and wellness committee;
  
• Diverse, innovativeand stimulating environment;
  
• Acompany builton values of respect, integrity and a job well done;
  
• Firm recognized as oneof Canada’s Best Managed Companies.