WSP

2 weeks ago

Managing Principal

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Job Summary

Oversee Architecture49’s practice leadership and day-to-day operations in Ottawa. Lead regional growth by converting opportunities into revenue-generating projects, managing budgets and financial targets, and collaborating with executive leadership on business strategies and backlog forecasting. Build and mentor teams through recruitment, training, performance reviews, and succession planning, while ensuring project quality, operational excellence, and strong client relationships across government and community sectors.

Location: Ottawa

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Communications, PR & Community

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Oversee practice leadership and operations in Ottawa, reporting directly to the CEO of Architecture49.
•Work with regional leaders to drive business growth, foster client relationships, mentor and build the team, and ensure operational excellence.
•Identify new opportunities, convert them into revenue-generating projects, and establish strategic partnerships to expand the firm’s presence.
•Manage regional budgets and financial results to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goals and growth targets.
•Ensure quality and efficiency in project execution by providing guidance to teams and reviewing key operational performance data.

Key Requirements

•Professional designation/education in a design/construction focused field, with a preference for an architect eligible for professional registration in Ontario.
•Demonstrated leadership experience building market presence and fostering team engagement.
•Preference given to candidates with 15+ years’ experience.

Experience:15+ years

Education:Certification / Diploma

Skills:LeadershipMentorshipStrategic planningDecision-makingClient relationship building

Languages:English

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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