Market Leader - Water & Wastewater Conveyance

Market Sector Leader – Water & Wastewater Conveyance – AECOM is seeking a dynamic and experienced senior leader to drive growth strategy, major pursuits, and client engagement across Canada. This role will lead efforts for both Western and Eastern Canada and can be based at any AECOM office from BC to ON.

Core responsibilities include strategy development, client relationship building, pursuit leadership, and team development, with an emphasis on large-scale water and wastewater conveyance systems such as trunk mains, pipelines, tunnels, and pumping infrastructure.

• Lead national strategy for water and wastewater conveyance systems, including large-diameter pipelines, force mains, and gravity sewers.
• Identify and pursue high-impact opportunities across key markets such as Metro Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, and regional municipalities.
• Collaborate with tunneling, trenchless technology, and pump station experts to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients, water agencies, and utility providers.
• Serve as a visible industry leader at key conferences and technical forums (e.g., CWWA, TAC, NASTT).
• Support client pre‑positioning, pursuit planning, and go/no‑go decisions for major conveyance projects.
• Oversee strategic capture planning and proposal execution for major pipeline and conveyance infrastructure opportunities.
• Leverage internal technical expertise in hydraulic modeling, trenchless design, and condition assessment.
  
  Ensure pursuit strategies align with client needs, funding environments, and AECOM’s delivery capabilities.
• Mentor and guide technical and business development staff in conveyance-related pursuits.
• Work with engineering, construction management, and tunneling teams to align market strategy with project execution.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related technical field).
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 8+ years in business development or leadership roles focused on water/wastewater conveyance.

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation preferred.
• Proven track record in securing and delivering complex linear infrastructure projects (e.g., trunk mains, large-diameter pipelines, tunnel systems).
• Deep understanding of municipal procurement models, funding programs, and project life cycles.
• Experience with trenchless technologies (HDD, micro-tunneling, CIPP, etc.) and conveyance systems >1000 mm in diameter.
• Strong relationships with major Canadian water utilities, municipalities, and regulators.
• Familiarity with asset management, hydraulic modeling, and condition assessment approaches.
• Proven growth in conveyance-related backlog and revenue.

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

The expected salary range is CAD 145,000 – 200,000 annually, depending on location and qualifications.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Paid time off, leaves of absence, and voluntary benefits
• Perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, and employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance, service recognition awards, and retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

Hybrid working model; role based out of any AECOM office across Canada (BC to ON).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AECOM believes in your potential and is here to help you achieve it. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.