Construction Services Lead - Canada

Poutrix; Markham; Remote; CAD 95,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Construction Services Lead to drive business growth in environmental and remediation construction across Canada. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the industry, coupled with strong leadership and business development skills. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team and collaborate across regions, ensuring successful project delivery and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in environmental remediation construction.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Professional designation or certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development of the Construction Services business.
• Provide executive leadership and operational oversight.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business Development

Education

Post-secondary degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an experienced and strategicConstruction Services Leadto lead and grow our Construction Services business across Canada. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence, business growth, and client success within the remediation construction sector.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of progressive experience in environmental and remediation construction, with a proven track record of leading teams and business units in a consulting environment. This role requires deep industry knowledge, business acumen, and strong leadership to support the continued expansion and integration of our Construction Services offerings within the broader Arcadis platform.

Role accountabilities:

• Lead the strategic development, growth, and execution of Arcadis’ Construction Services business in Canada, with a strong focus on environmental and remediation projects.
• Provide executive leadership and operational oversight of project delivery, safety performance, financial results, and quality assurance.
• Drive collaboration across business units and with other Arcadis regions to leverage global expertise and deliver consistent, high-value solutions to clients.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of safety, excellence, accountability, and inclusion.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with public and private sector clients, securing repeat business and identifying new market opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and client expectations across all projects and operations.
• Collaborate with pursuit and proposal teams to position Arcadis for key project wins and framework agreements.

Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the environmental remediation construction industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or business management role.
• Post-secondary degree in engineering, environmental sciences, construction management, or a related field; professional designation or certification (e.g., P.Eng., PMP) is an asset.

Other important experience for this role includes:

• Demonstrated success leading and growing a construction-focused business or division within a consulting, engineering, or environmental services firm; Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• In-depth understanding of the Canadian regulatory and market landscape for environmental construction, including remedial earthworks, civil infrastructure, and specialty construction.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills, with a history of winning and delivering high-profile, complex projects.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $95,000-178,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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