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Job Description
The Transportation division of AECOM is excited to offer an opportunity for a creative, highly skilled Western Canada Highway and Bridge Operations Director to join our team. Reporting to AECOM Canada’s Director of Operations for Transportation, this role involves leadership over highway, municipal road and bridge engineering projects across Western Canada, with a focus on capital expansion and rehabilitation efforts. They will serve existing clients, develop new client relationships, and collaborate with Global and Regional Practice Leaders to implement regional initiatives.
In addition, this individual will coordinate technical services and staff within the highway and bridge practice to foster collaboration across the region. This role can be based out of any of our offices in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead and grow AECOM’s highway and bridge engineering team across Western Canada, which includes managing highway engineering, bridge/structural engineering, electrical engineering, road safety and traffic engineering, ITS, geomatics, surveys, and construction management/contract administration.
Direct highway and bridge-related projects, covering all phases from initial planning and design through construction and post-construction support.
Develop and implement strategies to deliver successful project outcomes, including quality management, client engagement, staffing, and resource allocation.
Collaborate across AECOM’s Transportation groups and other business lines, integrating expertise from hydrology, climate resilience, electrical engineering, traffic engineering and geotechnical disciplines as needed for complex projects.
Build and maintain relationships with clients and key government agencies in Western Canada to ensure successful project delivery and support the growth of AECOM’s presence in the region.
Collaborates with and is accountable to the Transportation Growth Leads to ensure we meet our business development targets and initiatives, including providing staff to lead and participate in proposal preparation, strategic planning, and expanding AECOM’s service offerings in the highway and bridge sectors.
Develop and execute strategic initiatives to grow the transit and rail practice in Canada.
Recruit top talent to expand the Practice.
Mentor and develop the technical abilities of staff within the Practice.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with 10+ years of experience in highways and bridge projects.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer in Western Canada, or equivalent degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
15 years of senior management experience, including a minimum of 10 years in highway and bridge engineering projects within Western Canada.
Strong familiarity with public-sector transportation agencies, including provincial ministries, municipalities and agencies in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as other organizations such as Trans Link, TI Corp, and other provincial entities.
Expertise in bridge, highway and municipal roadway engineering, from design to maintenance.
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