We are looking for a Manager to lead our Geotechnical Division in our Stratford office. This team creates geotechnical engineering solutions for mostly industrial, institutional and residential projects in the Stratford, and Perth and Huron Counties.

This is an incredible opportunity for someone looking to advance their career by taking on a senior management position in our company.

Are you someone that:

• Is driven by the challenge and success of growing a business?
• Wants to support and grow a team?
• Wants to improve project delivery processes and financial results?
• Finds training and mentorship of junior staff the most rewarding part of your job>

Like running a small business, this role involves growing a team:

The Geotechnical Division Manager leads a consulting team that includes Geotechnical Engineers, Project Managers, and Field Staff in our Stratford office. The team carries out field investigations, performs geotechnical engineering and analysis, including foundation recommendations, pavement design and analysis and slope stability analysis, across Ontario.

While everyone on the team works together to deliver projects and keep our clients happy, the Division Manager ensures that staff are enabled to do this and are supported to carry out their day-to-day tasks successfully.

Ultimately, you are responsible for the success of the Division. A tall task that involves empowering staff to develop their skills through mentorship, training and project work.

Each year the Division Manager creates a business plan for their Division that outlines their short and long-term goals for maintaining and growing their business. Throughout the year, you will manage and report on the progress of your team, plan and budget.

But without the risk and challenges of running a small business:

You won’t be going this alone. The previous Division Manager, Dan Gonser, will be moving to our Kitchener office. He will be available to guide you and help you as you navigate this new role. The Geotechnical Division Manager for our London Regional Office, Brett Thorner, will also be available to support you in the role.

You will also have the full support of the other Division Managers in the Stratford office, who are also growing their teams. They will help you as you navigate this role, advocating for the success of the Stratford office. They have all been working together for over five years and meet regularly to collaborate on business and staffing opportunities and challenges, business development strategies, and to ensure the overall success of the office.

Have a question? Feel free to reach out to them:

Jamie Dick, P.Eng., Division Manager, Civil Engineering

Mike Cotton, P.Eng., Division Manager, Structural Engineering

Doug Reaume, Division Manager, Land Surveying

You will also have access to the expertise of over 20 geotechnical engineering professionals, located across MTE’s offices. You’ll have assistance from MTE’s internal corporate services teams who specialize in human resources, accounting, marketing, business development, IT, records and information management. They will work with you every day, helping you advance your business plans, and support your team and clients.

Who do we work for?

Working with the best clients and consulting teams means we also get to work on the best projects! The Stratford geotechnical engineering team has long-term relationships with many developers, municipalities, and contractors. MTE also has a solid reputation in the environmental, civil and structural engineering fields, which leads to many opportunities to collaborate with new clients and build new relationships.

Why is the role important?

The Division Manager role may be the most challenging position at MTE; they are our company’s rock stars! They are our leaders, mentors and business developers. They manage teams of professionals each day to deliver projects that shape our communities.

Their staff look to them to help them grow and develop their own careers. And they are a resource to all of their team members, providing guidance on how to deliver solutions to our clients.

Your days will also be amplified by the thrill of project work; you’ll have first-hand experience with our clients, approving agencies and other consulting team members. Part of your time will be dedicated to managing and providing technical input on projects, providing you with the opportunity to enhance and improve your community.

Why is employee-ownership a “big deal” at MTE?

Anyone who works at MTE has the ability to become a shareholder, regardless of position. With over 120 shareholders, many of our staff have ownership in the company. This is a large group of people at all levels of the company that has a vested interest in the firm’s success beyond just being an employee.

For our culture this means that management is transparent with employees about financial results and strategic plans. In turn, staff are engaged in the operations and success of the company and their team.

Where will I be working?

Our Stratford office is our smallest team, but they have the biggest hearts. The team of 38 people work in various engineering and surveying fields including civil, structural and geotechnical engineering, and land surveying. The office is located off of Lorne Avenue in the southeastern area of the City. It is easily accessed from the surrounding cities and communities.

Speaking of community, the office enjoys supporting local events and charities, including Stratford House of Blessing, Coldest Night of the Year, and the Rotary Club’s Dragon Boat Festival. They are also active with the Chamber of Commerce, and the local home builders’ association.

And most notably for this role, the Stratford office is home to our CCIL-certified Geotechnical Engineering Lab, so the Division has the ability to do testing onsite quickly and efficiently.

The Details

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the design and delivery of small to large-scale projects working collaboratively with your team, other service lines, our clients and approval agencies to find the right solutions.
• Providing leadership to a group of high-performing Engineers, Technicians, Technologists and Project Managers.
• Mentoring and coaching staff, including mid-year and annual performance reviews.
• Establishing annual business plans and revenue targets for your team.
• Preparing, implementing and tracking five-year strategic plans.
• Tracking the financial performance of your team on a routine basis and adjusting priorities in order to meet Divisional goals.
• Monitoring team utilization and working with your team to address productivity concerns.
• Manage Divisional staffing requirements including hiring, performance, promotions, leave and time off requests, staff training and development, and compensation discussions/reviews.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures within the Division and take appropriate action when needed.
• Fostering relationships with our existing clients and building relationships with new ones.
• Producing high-quality engineering proposals to showcase your team and secure new work.
• Assigning project work to members of your team and leading the weekly scheduling activities.
• Carrying out project related work in the role of Project Manager, stamping engineer and/or senior reviewer.
• Other related duties, as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or suitable equivalent with appropriate related experience.
• Current P.Eng. designation in the Province of Ontario.
• 10+ years of relevant consulting experience including both project and team management.
• Possess a strong understanding of business financials and key performance metrics in engineering consulting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, motivate, coach and mentor staff.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the technical principals and methodologies of geotechnical engineering, as well as the applicable regulations and standards related to the industry.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage all aspects of geotechnical engineering projects within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Extensive experience preparing geotechnical engineering deliverables and providing senior technical review on projects.
• Previous success in business development and managing client relationships.
• Possess sound independent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, agencies and clients.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills.