Menard Canada is a specialty design-build geotechnical contractor with expertise in ground improvement. Menard Canada offers custom-tailored geotechnical solutions for supporting new construction across a wide range of industries. For over 50-years, Menard Canada has effectively combined creative design with innovative techniques, and offers practical and sustainable solutions that are economically sound alternatives to deep foundations. Menard Canada is also part of the International Vinci group which is the largest construction holding in the world.

Reporting to the Director, we are looking for a Business Development Manager to join Menard Canada, in their Vancouver, BC office. Menard has experienced tremendous success across Canada and the US and are continuing to grow their West Coast presence. Besides offering an opportunity to play an integral role during an exciting time, those interested in professional & personal growth, would also appreciate what is being offered.

  • Located in Vancouver, BC 

This role holds a pivotal position in continuing their growth plans and delivery of quality service, fostering collaborative efforts, and maintaining high standards of performance and in ground improvement solutions.

The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to generate and engage with business partners to build new business for the company. This candidate will be focused and have strong communication skills. They should be able to think critically when making plans and have a demonstrated ability to execute a particular strategy.

Only candidates already eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Responsabilities

Your overall goal is to be responsible for identifying and developing business opportunities within the local construction industry. Your experience of both delivery and opening doors during your career will be invaluable in this role, as well as will be your organizational and communication skills. We’re not looking for someone to sit and wait for the phone to ring; we’re looking for a true go-getter that knocks on doors, visits sites and trade shows, and more importantly, someone who has a track record of securing construction projects.

We all know people skills are important in this role, however your ability to build and implement strategies, wrap your head around the technical aspects of the projects and negotiate terms are extremely important.

  • Identify partnership opportunities

  • Develop new relationships in an effort to grow business and help company expand

  • Maintain existing business

  • Think critically when planning to assure project success

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil / Geotechnical Engineering (an asset) or equivalent experience

  • 5+ years’ prior industry related business development experience and/or project management / coordination

  • Experience with geotechnical / foundation / construction projects

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Proven knowledge and execution of successful development strategies

  • Focused and goal-oriented

  • Network of contacts in the Western Canadian construction arena

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Compensation and benefits

  • Competitive salary with an annual bonus plan

  • Comprehensive benefits package (collective insurance / collective RRSP plan / Virtual health care and more)

  • A share purchase plan with the VINCI group

  • An health allowance

  • An online swag store

Apply now to become part of our talented team!