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Director – Client RelationshipsGroupe ABSOttawa, Ontario, Canada
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Director – Client Relationships

Groupe ABS
  • CA
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • CA
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Job summary

The Director – Client Relationships & ClientExperience is responsible for business development, client retention, and
strategic account management within the assigned territory, with a primary
focus on the Ottawa and Eastern Ontario market.

This role plays a central part in expanding Groupe
ABS's market presence in Ontario, developing long-term relationships with
public and private sector clients, and positioning the firm as a trusted
technical partner in geotechnical, environmental, materials testing, and
related engineering services.

The incumbent acts as a
key point of contact for strategic clients, proactively identifies and drives
new business opportunities, supports proposal development, and contributes to
the overall quality of the client experience. The role also includes involvement
in accounts receivable follow-up and dispute resolution, in collaboration with
internal technical and management teams.

Responsabilities: 

Business Development
& Market Growth

  • Lead business development
    efforts in the Ottawa and Eastern Ontario region, with a strong focus on public
    sector, infrastructure, real estate development, transportation, and industrial
    projects;
  • Identify, pursue, and
    develop new client relationships and business opportunities, from early-stage
    prospecting through contract award;
  • Maintain active intelligence
    on upcoming construction projects, tenders, and procurement opportunities
    across relevant markets;
  • Evaluate and recommend
    opportunities for new markets, services, and technical capabilities aligned
    with Groupe ABS's strategic objectives in Ontario;
  • Represent Groupe ABS at
    industry events, conferences, professional associations, and networking
    activities to strengthen brand visibility and credibility in the region.
  • Client
    Relationships & Experience

  • Act as primary relationship
    manager for selected strategic clients in Ontario;
  • Ensure a high-quality,
    consistent, and professional client experience across all service lines;
  • Participate in the
    assessment of client satisfaction and contribute to the implementation of
    improvement initiatives when required;
  • Collaborate closely with
    technical directors and project managers to align client expectations with
    scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
  • Proposal
    Development & Internal Coordination

  • Contribute to the
    development, coordination, and presentation of proposals, including defining
    strategy, value proposition, and client messaging;
  • Foster strong collaboration
    and synergy between Groupe ABS's various technical disciplines and offices to
    support cross-selling and integrated service offerings;
  • Support internal teams by
    sharing market intelligence, client feedback, and competitive insights.
  • Leadership, Support & Risk
    Management

  • Act as a mentor to technical
    staff by supporting the development of client-facing, communication, and
    relationship management skills;
  • Stay informed of any
    potential project issues or disputes (budget, schedule, scope, or quality) and
    coordinate with relevant technical directors to identify and propose optimal
    solutions;
  • Participate, as needed, in
    accounts receivable follow-up and dispute resolution, in collaboration with
    finance and management.
  • Other

  • Perform any other related
    duties required to support business development and client relationship
    objectives.
  • QUALIFICATIONS
    & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's
    degree in Engineering, Geology, or a related technical discipline;
  • Minimum
    of five (5) years of experience in professional services, preferably in
    engineering consulting or a related technical environment;
  • Demonstrated
    experience in business development, client relationship management, or
    strategic account management;
  • Strong
    understanding of the Ontario consulting engineering market, particularly in the
    Ottawa / Eastern Ontario region (an asset);
  • Excellent
    interpersonal, communication, planning, and organizational skills, with the
    ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;
  • Ability
    to quickly develop a solid understanding of Groupe ABS's services and technical
    capabilities;
  • Collaborative
    mindset with the ability to influence and mobilize multidisciplinary teams;
  • Strong
    client-service orientation and high professional ethics;
  • Excellent
    problem-solving skills and sound judgment;
  • Strong
    analytical and writing skills;
  • Proficiency
    in English required; bilingualism (English/French) considered an asset.
  • ABS Advantages:
  • Flexible schedule;
  • Various shifts available (day, evening, weekend) with eligible incentive;
  • Competitive salary and possibility for overtime;
  • Benefits from day 1 (group insurance | RRSP | virtual medicine, available 24/7 | EAP);
  • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
  • Recognition: any time is a good time to celebrate
  • Several committees in place for social activities
  • Work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
    ** Please note that the use of the masculine
    gender is used without any discrimination and solely for the purpose of
    simplifying the text **
    • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Sprachkenntnisse

    • English
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