National Director, MEP Services

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career?  Now is the perfect time to join Egis.  Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights. 

Our values showcase everything we believe in:

A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.  

A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are. 

A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.  

The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you? 

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact.  We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.

About the Role

As the National Director, you will be responsible for the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, including Lighting services. You will leverage your technical expertise, operational & financial excellence along with business development & client engagement in successfully executing projects. In your role, you will support the growth, foster synergy between Canadian and international teams and promote cross-functional collaboration. More comprehensive details are below.  

Visionary Leadership:

• Establish and develop a strong organizational structure for our MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing, incl. Lighting) service line in Canada.
• Develop and implement visionary business plans for the MEP Service Line (Buildings) in order to support the growth of both of Egis's Business Lines (Transportation and Energy & Sustainable Cities).
• Anticipate market changes and innovations to position Egis at the forefront of the industry.
• Foster synergy between Canadian and international teams, promoting cross-functional collaboration and success.
• Play a key role in merger and acquisition activities to drive Egis's expansion and integration.

Operational and Financial Excellence:

• Oversee executive management of MEP teams across Canada, including the Structural teams, where applicable.
• Collaborate with human resources, commercial, and operational teams to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Ensure service excellence, efficiency, and profitable resource management.
• Maximize the financial success of the service line, with full responsibility for the profit and loss account.
• Lead operational and budget planning with a focus on growth and profitability.

Business Development and Client Engagement:

• Be a trusted advisor and ambassador for Egis, building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify, develop, and convert opportunities into transformative projects.
• Lead marketing campaigns aligned with Egis's strategic objectives in Canada.
• Lead teaming arrangements and proposal preparation, ensuring innovative and client-centered solutions.

Technical Expertise and Mentorship:

• Serve as a recognized specialist in mechanical and electrical engineering, buildings, lighting, plumbing, vertical infrastructure, linear transportation and or municipal engineering.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and teams, fostering growth and innovation.
• Ensure designs meet and exceed codes, standards, and regulations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts to deliver exceptional project outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Plumbing Engineering or related field
• Minimum 25 years of demonstrated experience in MEP management with proven track record of successful project delivery
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and best practices
• Ability to grow, recruit and retain talent.
• Client facing for all MEP large pursuits and projects as required.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.