Security & Defence Sector Lead Architect, Prairie Region

Architecture49 is seeking a Regional Market Sector Lead for our Security & Defence portfolio to join our team in the prairies region.

Architecture49 (A49) is a growing firm with a wide range of career opportunities. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, serve distinct regions each with a local focus and sector specialties.

We value work-life balance and support continuous learning to help our employees develop their skills and expertise as they build and evolve their careers with us. We offer a comprehensive and customizable benefits package, as well as a share purchase program and RRSP matching program. We also offer flexible schedule and a hybrid work environment; competitive salaries; flexible leave days; telemedicine (24/7 access); and reimbursement of professional dues.

PRAIRIES

Inspired by the bountiful prairie landscape, endless skies and vibrant cities, the A49 Prairie region excels at innovative and inspired designs for complex and technical projects. From the revitalization of downtown Winnipeg to building education and healthcare facilities for our remote northern communities, our work elevates the health, safety, and sustainability of the region.

SECURITY & DEFENCE SECTOR

The landscape of national security and defense is complex, highly regulated, and constantly evolving. Our Security and Defence practice is recognized as a national leader in the optimization, design and engineering of high security infrastructure for the Canadian public sector. This requires a skilled blend of interpreting government policy, analyzing how it affects the security and defence sector and calling upon the collective expertise of a highly specialized team to create the ultimate in secure facilities serving all Canadians.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional designation/education in a design/construction focused field.
• 10+ years of experience, minimum 5 years working in the Security and Defence sector.
• Recognized thought leader in the field considered a desirable asset.
• Bilingual (English and French) would be considered an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Regional Sector Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our Security & Defence projects within the Prairies and surrounding regions. You will work collaboratively with the Prairie Region Managing Principal and the National Sector Leader for Security & Defence to establish market growth within the region - targeting new client development that is aligned with the growth objectives. Additionally, in this role you will identify local client retention strategies and ensure that project specific goals are met and leveraged both regionally and nationally to help build the sector.

The role has strategic, operational practice and thought leadership requirements with responsibilities related to:

Business Rigour & Financial Accountability

• Lead in the development and administration of the Security & Defence revenue/project development to achieve A49's financial goals and growth targets which will be set annually in collaboration with the National Sector Leader for Security & Defence and the Prairie Region Managing Principal.
• Lead the development of hard backlog/net revenue forecasts for business development growth as per annual set targets.

Targeted Growth & Brand Enhancement

• Build and evolve the Security & Defence sector in the Prairies and surrounding regions and act as a thought leader in the sector on behalf of A49 by speaking at industry conferences, preparing thought leadership pieces and conducting subject matter education sessions for staff.
• Collaborate with other regional Security & Defence sector leaders/National Sector Leader to prepare strategic plans to advance A49's growth in target markets.
• Develop, nurture, and maintain strong long-term client relationships, and identify and develop new clients.

Employee Engagement & Alignment

• Demonstrate intentional capacity building, training, and mentorship of A49 regional Security & Defence resources to deepen knowledge in the sector and future proof the sector through succession planning.

Operational excellence and project quality

• Review monthly operational data including core team utilization, project multipliers, revenue analysis (profit/loss), hard and soft backlog, marketing and business development initiatives, client/consulting invoicing, work in progress and accounts receivable, overhead optimization, client/colleague satisfaction and overall quality of work produced.
• Lead major sector projects (as warranted) and provide professional architectural seal on drawings and contract documents if you are the supervising architect.
• Contribute to local management of the Winnipeg office.

Core Competencies

At A49 we believe that clearly defining core competencies helps align our staff with the company's strategic goals. It provides a framework for hiring, training, and retaining talent that aligns with the skills and capabilities essential for our success. The following competencies are essential for the role of Regional Sector Leader, Security & Defence:

• Effective Communicator able to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely in both verbal and written format ensuring that messages are easily understood by diverse audiences.
• Experienced Decision-Maker with strong decision-making skills and the ability to consider relevant information, analyze options, and choose the best course of action to achieve organizational goals.
• Adaptable with a demonstrated ability to be open to change, embrace new ideas, and adjust strategies to meet evolving business challenges.
• Strategic Thinker able to see the bigger picture, understand the long-term goals of the organization and develop and implement strategies to achieve those goals, considering both internal and external factors.
• Influencer and Motivator able to inspire and motivate team members by using effective persuasion, fostering a positive work environment, and leading by example to encourage high levels of commitment and performance.
• Emotional Intelligence demonstrated by self-awareness, empathy, and cultivating positive relationships.
• Team Builder that can create cohesive and high-performing teams, foster collaboration, and recognize and leverage individual strengths.
• Integrity and Ethics characterized by a history of honest, ethical behavior, and consistency in decision-making, serving as a role model for ethical conduct.
• Results Orientation focused on achieving measurable outcomes and driving performance while maintaining a commitment to quality.