Stantec

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

To be successful as a Principal Mechanical Engineering Leader in the Health Sector, a collaborative mindset is essential. You will be surrounded by our network of resources and trusted to collaborate with clients and internal teams alike as a thought-leader, Health Sector champion, brand ambassador, and expert in project delivery. Our leaders remain engaged in projects and contribute in a meaningful way to making our clients more successful. We are a Principal-led practice. Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of healthcare design and delivery, will be active listeners, able to develop relationships internally and externally—nurturing long-lasting client bonds, connecting the ideal Stantec disciplines and team members with opportunities, pursuing new projects in your region and across North America and challenging your colleagues every day to be the best. As a trusted partner within the Global Health Sector, you will champion design excellence through creation of fiscally responsible, award-winning engagements with a focus on positive health outcomes. You will be supported by the full breadth and depth of the Global Health Sector team and will have the opportunity to develop integrated design proposals for cutting edge and world-class projects in partnership with top tier marketing, while leading and mentoring others and collaborating with team members to contribute to the final deliverables—bringing inspiration to your daily practice.

Your Key Responsibilities

• To be an Engineering project leader for the design and delivery of major healthcare projects, ranging on average from 80,000 sqft to 800,000 sqft in typical project size
• To interface regularly with architectural and engineering leaders across North America to thrive and contribute within the integrated design practice
• Serve as a local leader to inspire our team, represent healthcare design, and reinforce the global brand of Stantec
• Sustain and grow revenue within your region and across the North American market, helping to attract top tier clients and achieve top line growth for the health sector
• Collaborate with technical and managerial project leads to achieve key operational performance metrics including traditional financial metrics as well as demonstrating improved health outcomes for the projects we deliver
• Lead local and regional business development pursuits and business planning including pre-positioning, strategic proposal development inclusive of interior design, medical planning, architecture and engineering professionals, to achieve business development and financial goals in accordance with Stantec policies
• Serve as a seller-doer generating work, creating long-term relationships and delivering long-term value to clients for Stantec
• Develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, competitor/teaming partners, and potential recruits
• Contribute to the thought leadership and brand of Stantec, by sharing knowledge and innovation stories at key client engagements, industry events and across professional networks
• Support in recruitment and retention efforts for top tier staff across the organization
• Mentor and coach next generation of designers and thought leaders, as well as receive mentoring and coaching from our established team of designers and thought leaders

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Recent experience in healthcare with interest in specialty focus along with appreciation for any or all of the following markets: Acute Care, Outpatient Care, Women’s Health, Behavioral Health/Mental Health, Cancer/Proton Therapy, Long Term Care and Seniors Living project(s).
• Acumen related to project delivery innovations in IPD, APD, Modular approaches and related advancements.
• Demonstrated design and planning acumen and leadership on major projects.
• Ability to lead project teams across a range of healthcare project types and scales with proven ability to balance a book of business in this regard.
• Technical understanding of Mechanical Engineering for health facilities, with direct design experience in HVAC, Plumbing, Medical Gas and/or Fire Suppression systems.
• Experience with strategic pre-positioning for pursuits inclusive of engagement strategies, responding to Expression of Interests, Statements of Qualifications, Requests for Proposals, formal interviews, and professional fee and contract negotiations.
• Strong business development skills, including significant experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with a client base—a seller-doer capable of generating work and creating long-term relationships and delivering long-term value to clients for Stantec.
• An entrepreneurial orientation with strong understanding of the business development challenges of a consulting-services provider.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team-building and team engagement talent.
• Knowledge of market assessment techniques and insights along with ability to create aspirational and achievable business plans.

Education and Experience

Bachelors' degree in Engineering or equivalent.

15+ years of experience in the AEC industry.

Licensed and credentialed Engineer is preferred.

In addition to having a strong understanding of Mechanical systems, experience and understanding of Electrical system is highly preferred.

LEED AP Credential preferred.

Project Management Professional certification a plus.

Obtained ASHRAE Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) certification or similar specific to engineering discipline is a plus.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

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.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Toronto

Organization: BC-1610 Buildings-CA Ontario GTA

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Senior manager

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 17/06/2025 07:06:30

Req ID: REQ250001J7