SVP, Regional Business Line Leader Water

SVP, Regional Business Line Leader, Canada Water

• Full‑time
• Business Group: DCS
• Business Line:
  Water
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  CA - Mississauga, ON - 5090 Explorer

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At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world by improving infrastructure worldwide. We’re inviting you to join our global team of over 50,000 professionals to create a positive impact.

The Water Regional Business Line Leader is responsible for the performance of the Water business line across Canada, focusing on client service, growth, profitability, and safety. The role can be located anywhere in Canada where we have an office.

As a compelling business leader and selfless collaborator, you will manage P&L and sales growth, lead safety and ethical standards, engage employees, and develop professional growth of the staff. You will work cooperatively with global regions and business lines to integrate delivery of all AECOM services.

You will provide industry leadership, develop and execute a growth strategy in partnership with AECOM Executive Leadership, oversee capture and pursuit of profitable business, and ensure safe, high‑quality, profitable project delivery. You will also represent the company in industry, municipal, provincial, and federal group forums.

You report in a matrix to the Regional and Global Business Line Executives and work closely with the Director of Operations, Market Sector, and Account Leaders. You are a member of the Canada Region and Global Business Line Management Teams.

• Provides strategic direction and leadership to the Canada Region Water team.
• Advances the strategic direction of the Region and positions the business line for sustained and continued profitable growth.
• Communicates strategy and objectives to the Water business line.
• Accountable for the Water business line’s P&L, revenue generation, project margin achievement, cash targets, G&A, project delivery, client satisfaction, staff utilization, technical talent, hiring, staff retention, safety, claims resolution, and quality.
• Participates in the development of Regional growth and business development strategy in collaboration with other Regional business line leaders and Client Account Managers.
• Implements strategic plans and objectives as applicable to the Region.
• Ensures the success and growth of the Region through collaboration with the Global Water business line and other Regions.
• Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature judgment.
• Serves as an ambassador for AECOM.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 15+ years of related experience in the A/E/C industry, with extensive Water infrastructure leadership experience or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
• 8+ years of experience in business development, operations management, and staff management, including P&L.
• Outstanding communication skills, including experience speaking to large groups.
• Consultative, service‑oriented mindset and strong collaborative problem‑solving skills.
• Experience growing a regional business and collaborating with other regions.

BA/BS + extensive relevant experience, including 6 years of leadership experience

• Advanced business degree.
• 20+ years of related experience.
• 10+ years in the geographic marketplace.
• Extensive experience driving growth, developing strategy, generating sales, and building high‑performance teams.
• Significant experience and client relationships in water treatment, water resources, storm water management, etc.
• Bilingual (French and English).

• Relocation assistance may be available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian Employment Authorisation is available for this position.
• Travel is required for this position.

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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