Portfolio Director, Hydro Power and Dams

AtkinsRéalis; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 196,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking a Portfolio Director in Hydro Power and Dams. This role involves strategic responsibility for market growth, project delivery, and client management, requiring 10-15 years of relevant experience in hydropower. The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple organizational groups to enhance service delivery and drive business efficiency. Competitive salary range between $143,000 to $197,000 plus bonuses offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Pension plan

Health and safety-focused environment

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in hydropower engineering, construction, or project management.
• Proven ability to manage client interactions and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategies in the region.
• Oversee project delivery and performance.
• Manage client complaints and ensure business efficiency.

Skills

Client management

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Job description

Portfolio Director, Hydro Power and Dams

Join us in shaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. We are dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Reporting to the Vice-President of the Division, the Portfolio Director is responsible for developing a strategic approach to markets, clients, and projects, delivering solutions to increase market share consistently and predictably. The role requires close collaboration with other organizational groups for market development, tender responses, and project performance monitoring.

Location – Vancouver, BC

Your role within the team:

Growth & Sales –

• Maintain a strong presence with key clients in British Columbia, Yukon, and across Canada.
• Participate actively in strategy development and execution to achieve year-over-year growth in volume and profitability.
• Oversee Standing Offer contracts and monitor project delivery performance within the portfolio.
• Lead bid preparations, develop bid strategies, and make Go/No-Go decisions.

Project set-up & Execution –

Provide oversight to ensure quality project delivery within the portfolio:

• Manage client interactions, chair internal meetings, validate change requests and contractual amendments, manage waivers, claims, risks, and contingencies.

Business delivery –

• Manage projects to meet regional business goals while maintaining reasonable risk levels.
• Resolve client complaints effectively.
• Participate in monthly market meetings.
• Ensure maximum business efficiency and growth achievement.
• Experience in engineering, construction, operation, maintenance, or project management in hydropower is an asset, with 10-15+ years of experience.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

We offer:

• Opportunity to work on major projects internally and externally.
• Stimulating environment with work-life balance focus.
• Diverse learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, employee share plan, and pension plan.
• Health and safety-focused work environment.

Expected compensation ranges from $143,000 to $197,000 annually plus bonus. Salaries are determined based on skills, experience, and potential impact, considering internal and external competitiveness.

Ready for this challenge? Apply today and help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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