A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.Business Center Practice Leader Application Process Our “One Infrastructure” group provides comprehensive planning, design, and engineering services for all phases of roadway, bridge, transit & rail, airport, and ports & marine projects as well as civil engineering, land development engineering, landscape architecture and urban planning.Reporting to the Regional Growth Leader (RGL), the Business Center Practice Leader (BCPL) is the “seller/doer” responsible for leading pursuits. Accountable for the top line, the BCPL leads the growth of the Business Centers and Stantec’s market position while supporting innovative design solutions with exceptional quality and execution that exceed client expectations.Achieving Business Center sales goalsWinning new projects with key clientsDeveloping and managing strategic client relationshipsBuilding Stantec’s external visibility and industry presenceResponsible for exceeding client expectations through strong account management across the BC and personally leading accounts for major clients in the BC.Achieve minimum client- and proposal-specific marketing and business development (M&BD;) sales goals, including internal cross-selling initiatives, target 50% of time.Ensure a minimum of 4 client feedback surveys are conducted per year, and issues are addressed through implementation and follow-through on action plans.Drives the client relationship strategy,



working with Principals and BC leaders to drive robust results in the client satisfaction survey within the respective BC.Responsible for net revenue forecasts by period, quarter and year end.Business Development and Collaboration: Leads growth of the BC through leading the business development, key pursuits, and sales strategy.Responsible for developing and managing the marketing and business development (M&BD;) plan for the BC including cross-selling.Increases visibility of Stantec by sharing our knowledge and innovation story through key client engagements to enhance our reputation and drive revenue.Establish an effective Go/No Go Review process with Principals and tracks compliance of Go/No Go Process.Partners with other BCPLs and leaders to drive collaboration on pursuits across geographies and business lines.Responsible for utilizing and ensuring the opportunity Pipeline is maintained and monitor to optimize business development plans and employee utilization rates.Key client and Account development and maintenance,Market and community outreach and engagement.Support the Regional Delivery Leader (RDL) with oversight of project delivery, QAQC, discipline excellence and technical quality, documents quality and best practices in the execution of work.Responsible for compliance with ISO-certified Integrated management System and Project management (PM) Frameworks.Business and Financial Management: Support BCOL with the annual budget for the BC, outlining the vision, focus,



and priorities for implementation and setting specific goals for business performance.Supports the BCOL in meeting established targets on net revenue, gross margin, SG&A;, and operating income target in the BC.Partners with BCOL to develop and implement improvement plans for distressed business units and BCs.Health and Safety: Support BCOL with the health and safety performance of the business center (BC), including the monitoring of leading and lagging indicators, meeting leading indicator goals, and following up on BC Improvement Plans.Partner with BCOL by conducting quarterly office visits and BC Wide meetings to communicate the vision, business strategy and progress against applicable action plans.Support the BCOL with managing performance and compensation in accordance with Stantec’s compensation philosophy within the BC through yearly employee performance review (YEPR), rate review, and STIP/bonus -allocation for the BC.Direct reports may include roles focused on M&BDA; Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years’ related work, leadership, business development and consulting experience;
Professional registration in related field.Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.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.**Management Level:** Individual contributor**Business Justification:** New Position**Travel:** Yes**Schedule:** Full time**

📌 Business Center Practice Leader (Edmonton)
🏢 Culture Alberta
📍 Edmonton