Business Center Practice Leader – Environmental Services

Stantec

Business Center Practice Leader managing Environmental Services projects with Stantec in Calgary or Edmonton. Focusing on business development and team leadership while ensuring project excellence.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Environmental Services, particularly in Assessment and Permitting, while effectively leading business development initiatives and managing project delivery. Proven ability to inspire teams, manage financial performance, and build strong client relationships.

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Business DevelopmentProject ManagementEnvironmental ServicesTeam LeadershipFinancial Management

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Hard Skills

Assessment and PermittingBudget ManagementProject SchedulingContract ReviewQuality AssuranceTechnical DeliveryMarket ResearchSales Goals AchievementRisk ManagementTraining Program Development

Soft Skills

IntegrityCreativityPatienceTenacityCommunication

Industry Keywords

Environmental ConsultingStakeholder EngagementCross-Selling InitiativesOperational MetricsClient Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the development and execution of the overall Environmental Services business strategy and achievement of key operational and performance metrics
Accountable for top line revenue growth and achieving minimum marketing and business development (M&BD) sales goals, including internal cross-selling initiatives
Lead and/or conduct business development efforts, including market research, developing leads and client relationships, and securing contracts
Actively contributing to win strategies, key pursuits and successful project execution
Establish and grow productive, collaborative relationships internally within the company, and externally with clients
Provide technical expertise and lead technical delivery on a variety of projects and proposals ensuring successful outcomes for our clients, focusing on our assessment and permitting practice
Inspire, motivate, and hold team members accountable for project delivery, Quality Assurance / Quality Control, discipline excellence and technical quality
Develop and manage training programs to aid in new service line delivery
Oversee risk management related to projects and pursuits including review of contracts, fees and proposals on large pursuits
Participate in all phases of project management including program development, budgeting, planning and design, project implementation and project closure
Lead, challenge, and inspire technical staff (including coaching/mentoring young professionals) through substantive engagement and communication
Support the BC Operations Leader (BCOL) in meeting established targets for net revenue, gross margin, and operating income in the BC
Support BCOL with the health and safety performance of the BC, including the monitoring of leading and lagging indicators, meeting leading indicator goals, and following up on BC Improvement Plans
Support Stantec’s brand awareness through thought leadership and stakeholder engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years’ related work, leadership, financial management, business development and consulting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
Possession of the following personal leadership qualities: integrity, creativity, patience, tenacity, and commitment
Ability to multitask project management and business development
Entrepreneurial minded with a core understanding of business and the challenges of an engineering and environmental consulting services provider
Experience in preparing comprehensive budget expenditures, overall project schedules, and in planning and managing revenue and expenses for a business unit
Strong technical background working in Environmental Services with the Assessment and Permitting practice
Team player with experience building, leading, and managing a team
Excellent verbal and written communications skills with an ability to clearly convey and distill complex technical information to a variety of audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision plans
wellness program
health care spending account
wellness spending account
group registered retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase program
group tax-free savings account
life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
short-term/long-term disability plans
emergency travel benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional membership fee coverage
paid time off