Director – Linear Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

Parsons; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Director for Linear Water/Wastewater Infrastructure in Markham, Ontario. The role involves driving technical excellence and strategic growth while managing relationships with municipal clients. A bachelor's degree in engineering and over 20 years of municipal project experience are required. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving abilities and stakeholder management skills. The position offers flexibility in work locations and excellent benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. Join the innovative team and help redefine what's possible!

Benefits

Best-in-class health benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in municipal water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in business development strategies.
• Strong technical background with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development plans.
• Provide technical expertise for W/WW projects.
• Build relationships with municipal clients and government agencies.
• Ensure alignment with client requirements and project targets.

Skills

Municipal water/wastewater expertise

Technical collaboration

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Director – Linear Water/Wastewater Infrastructure to support the growth and development of our Water/Wastewater (W/WW) practice in Southern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Region (GTR). This leadership role will focus on driving technical excellence, strategic growth, and collaboration across teams to deliver innovative solutions for municipal W/WW projects and related infrastructure. With a proven track record of successful projects in the region since 1964, our team is composed of experts dedicated to solving complex challenges for our clients. The ideal candidate will bring extensive technical expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and familiarity with municipal clients in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This position offers flexibility to work from any of our offices in Southern Ontario.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and execute strategic objectives, including business development plans, delivery strategies, and milestone reviews.
• Provide technical expertise to expand the W/WW portfolio of clients and projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipal clients, government agencies, and key stakeholders, implementing effective account management strategies.
• Enhance Parsons’ reputation in Southern Ontario by engaging with prospective clients and community organizations.
• Foster partnerships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, JV partners, and technology providers to drive business growth.
• Provide technical input to define project scopes, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with client requirements and monitoring progress to meet targets.
• Oversee the establishment of key project documents, including the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan.
• Ensure project scope and client criteria are addressed across all engineering disciplines.
• Align project work with client business goals and objectives.
• Participate in decision-making meetings with clients and project teams, offering technical insights and recommendations.
• Promote technical and commercial excellence through the application of Quality Assurance processes.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution, with professional engineering registration in Ontario.
• 20+ years of experience in municipal water/wastewater infrastructure, including both vertical and linear projects.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing successful business development strategies.
• Strong technical background with an entrepreneurial mindset and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a matrix organization and across multidisciplinary teams.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices, regulations, and stakeholder requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team of highly qualified professionals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Master’s degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in specialized engineering and assessment software.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what’s next! We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax‑Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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