Design Director Full-time Job

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

Recruit, Retain best people and create an inspired culture

Provide leadership to the Design delivery team with an inspired culture

In a proactive manner, identify recruitment requirements and work with the team to recruit the right candidates

Lead interviews of key technical positions

Support staff development and career development plans

Communicate often and in person – be present

Trust, empower and hold staff directly reporting to you accountable

Work closely with the discipline leaders in identifying successors for key positions

Dedicate time to mentor staff and provide regular feedback

Develop Growth Strategies, Identify Opportunities, And Manage Key Accounts

Work closely with the Regional Director – Design Services, Operations and Commercial Director, Project Managers and Discipline Leaders, to identify transformational ideas and areas for growth

Lead account management activities for key clients

Lead the preparation of all proposals

Review and provide input to technical proposal methodology and resources level of effort (LOE) needed to complete the scope.

Attend Client meetings, presentations in winning new work.

Technical Excellence And Innovation

Excel in delivering quality and on time tasks/projects by working collaboratively with the Project Managers and technical teams.

Ensure QA/QC systems are followed ensuring quality work to be delivered to Clients

Work closely with the Project Managers and Discipline leaders to ensure that competent resources needed for project delivery are properly planned, assigned, and made available.

Be mindful of the budget of the projects to be delivered and ensure technical delivery is completed within the budget

Increase contribution to RNet (Resource Support from Pune) and work with the Discipline Leaders to continually improve the working arrangements with RNet.

Develop a strategy to increase automation of design activities and the reuse of templates.

Connect globally and bring best practices by promoting global connectivity at all levels.

We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.
The Stantec community unites approximately 28,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our workengineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioningbegins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients' needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Visit us at stantec.com or find us on our other social media channels.