Practice Leader - Structural Engineering

At Rimkus, our Built Environment Solutions team combines global reach with local expertise to shape the future of the built environment. Our engineers, architects, and technical specialists deliver innovative solutions that prioritize sustainability, resiliency, and long-term value. From design to operations, we help clients reduce risk, extend asset life, and cut costs—while making a real impact on how communities live and work.

Joining Rimkus means being part of a forward-thinking team that’s solving today’s challenges and building tomorrow’s possibilities.

Supervises the day‑to‑day operations and productivity of the Vancouver structural practice area. Oversees all Vancouver structural practice area services, operations, and personnel. Develops short‑ and long‑term strategies for hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees. Complies with all company operating procedures and policies. Maintains a high level of customer/client satisfaction and works to develop new and repeat business. Acknowledges client concerns and responds quickly to resolve problems.

Develops departmental budgets, business plans, and reports. Works under minimal supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgement in the performance of assigned tasks.

The Salary Range for this position is $99,900 - $149,900 and is dependent on education, experience, location and certifications/licensure.

• Responsible for the financial performance and success of the Structural Engineering practice area for the Vancouver office.
• Oversees daily operations of the Structural Engineering practice area for the Vancouver district and manages employees/contractors within that department.
• Assists in the hiring of new staff. Train inexperienced staff on how the company operates.
• Leads by example and establishes a positive, professional work environment.
• Conducts annual written performance reviews on all subordinates.
• Coaches, disciplines, and terminates employees as needed.
• Interacts with Technical Director and VP, Technical Services to support staff development and provide feedback on employee performance.
• Completes assignments in Practice Leader’s own field of professional expertise.
• Reviews and ensures that deliverables, including reports and proposals, prepared by staff members meet Rimkus standards of accuracy/professionalism and are properly signed and sealed.
• Assists in marketing activities to promote the Structural Engineering practice area in the Vancouver district and build relationships with current and future clients.
• Develops an annual business plan for the continued growth and profitability of the office.
• Works with VP, Technical Services to prepare budgets and review and financial statements. Adjusts staff size and other operating expenses as necessary to ensure profitability.
• Reviews all draft invoices before submission as final invoices.
• Resolves issues that are presented by our clients in a quick and satisfactory manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in the province as a minimum.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience in a consulting engineering design role, construction engineering environment, managing structural investigation, new builds, and restoration projects.
• Strong working knowledge of National Building Code of Canada.
• Experience with client relations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

• Past supervisory / management experience is required.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, specifically in accuracy of calculations and completeness of data collection and notation.
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Self‑motivating and able to multi‑task.
• Ability to act with business integrity and professionalism.

Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. industrial, construction and/or residential sites). The…