Principal

Job Description
Reports to: Director
Department: Leadership
Direct Reports: Associate, Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Mechanical Designer
Purpose of Job: The Principal will lead a team in collaboration with the leadership group towards achieving the company’s strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities:
Below is a list of the key duties and responsibilities for this role. Tasks may change as business needs evolve. The specific responsibilities will encompass, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain a client success score in alignment with the company’s strategic plan.
• Ensure projects are profitable according to the company’s strategic plan.
• Secure work annually in line with the standards to sustain the team’s backlog.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to all members
• Uphold QA/QC standards across the team and produce at least five technical guidance documents per year.
• Engage in independent learning to enhance skills and career development, as per the company’s HR Manual and professional requirements.
• Manage team account collections and payables in accordance with the company’s standards.
• Build and sustain both new and existing client relationships.
• Participate in the ownership transition strategy.
• Establish a presence in the industry and sector served by the team through community, industry, and educational involvement.
• Write one technical article annually for the company or an engineering publication.
• Attend a minimum of two relevant conferences annually.
• Prepare and deliver three presentations annually, either internally, to clients, or at conferences.
• Attend the annual Leadership Meetings twice a year (Spring and Fall).
• Meet the following minimum targets (subject to increase based on team capacity and inflation):
  • Annual Revenue Target: $1,500,000
  • Annual New Work Target: $1,875,000
  • Annual Profit Target: Minimum 10%

Requirements

Summary of Qualifications:
To successfully perform this job, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill each key responsibility listed. The requirements outlined below represent the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Employees who do not possess these requirements at the time of hire are expected to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities within a specified period, as agreed upon in writing with the [Manager of function]. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Licenses and/or Certification, Experience Required

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Registration and good standing with a relevant professional body (e.g., P. Eng.).
• At least 10 years of experience in the engineering industry, emphasizing team management, business development, and client relationship management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Current knowledge of technical advancements in the engineering field.
• Strong skills in analysis, communication, and report writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with employees, clients, colleagues, and municipal agencies.
• Proven ability to handle multiple assignments and manage conflicting priorities.
• Capacity to make sound engineering decisions and judgments.

Effort and Working Conditions
Physical environment requirements: General Office Work.

Mental/sensory effort requirements:

• Work involves moderate amounts of mental and visual demands, including computer operation and concentration.

Work Location: Office/Home.

Organization Values: Uphold the company’s Purpose of “Building Legacy” by creating a positive and enduring impact on the building industry and our climate. Adhere to the company’s core values of Connection, Dedication, and Trust.