SVP, Regional Business Line Leader Water

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Water Regional Business Line Leader (RBLL)

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Senior Leader for our Canada Water business line. The RBLL is responsible for the performance of the Water business overall with an emphasis on client service, growth and profitability, and can be located anywhere in Canada where we have an office.

• 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, consistent with the context of the strategic plan.
• Provides leadership for the Region by communicating the strategy and objectives of the organization and Region to the Water business line.
• Accountable for the Water business line’s P&L, including revenue generation, project margin achievement, cash targets, G&A, project delivery, client satisfaction, staff utilization, technical talent and team resources (hiring, staff retention, etc.), 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 of the organization as applicable to the Region.
• Ensures the success and growth of the Region through collaboration with the Global Water business line and other Regions and business lines.
• 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 in driving growth, developing strategy, generating sales, and building high performance teams.
• Significant experience and client relationships in the market sector areas associated with our Water practice (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.

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.