Department Director – Urban Infrastructure

A&A Consultants; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic leadership role

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Diverse and stimulating projects

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

A&A Consultants seeks a Department Director to head the Urban Infrastructure team in the Greater Montreal Area. You will guide strategy, develop the project portfolio, and lead multidisciplinary teams toward excellence.

You are the trusted client contact and a key driver of growth for the sector, managing budgets and ensuring timely delivery within a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and OIQ membership.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in team and project portfolio management.
• Experience on large-scale mining/industrial projects is a significant asset.
• Solid knowledge of urban and municipal infrastructure.
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the engineering team, technicians, and project managers.
• Oversee planning, design, and execution of urban infrastructure projects (water, sewers, roads, drainage).
• Ensure department profitability, budget management, and deadlines adherence.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; contribute to service offerings and business development.
• Ensure technical quality, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with management to define the department's vision and priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Strategic planning

Team management

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

OIQ member in good standing

Job description

Department Director – Urban Infrastructure

Greater Montreal Area | Permanent, Full-Time Position | Hybrid Work Arrangement Possible

Our client, an established and rapidly growing engineering consulting firm, is seeking a leadership individual to head its Urban Infrastructure Department. Recognized for the quality of its work and its collaborative approach, the organization offers an environment where technical expertise and initiative are valued.

The Role

As head of the department, you will guide the strategy, develop the portfolio of projects, and lead multidisciplinary teams toward excellence.

You are the trusted point of contact for clients and the driving force behind the sector's growth.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the team of engineers, technicians, and project managers
• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of urban infrastructure projects (water mains, sewers, roads, drainage, network repair and upgrades)
• Ensure the department's profitability, budget management, and adherence to deadlines
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, project owners, and partners; Contribute to service offerings and business development
• Ensure technical quality, risk management, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations
• Work closely with management to define the department's vision and priorities

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (or equivalent) and member in good standing of the OIQ
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience, including several years in team and project portfolio management
• Experience in large-scale projects in a mining and/or industrial context is a significant asset for this position
• Solid knowledge of urban and municipal infrastructure
• Inspiring leadership, business acumen, and excellent communication skills
• Ability to Build lasting client relationships and develop new mandates
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written

What We Offer

• A strategic position with real influence on department management
• Competitive compensation, based on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Varied and stimulating projects in an environment that values professional development
• A work-life balance supported by a hybrid work arrangement