Portfolio Director, Water Infrastructure

SNC-Lavalin; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Portfolio Director to manage the water infrastructure portfolio in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and strong knowledge of Ontario's water regulations. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring high project delivery standards. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in large-scale infrastructure project or portfolio management.
• Experience in water or municipal sectors is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario’s water infrastructure regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the water infrastructure portfolio across Ontario.
• Drive market strategy for project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Oversee master service agreements and project performance.

Skills

Leadership in market development

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Political acumen

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

PEO license

PMP certification

Job description

Job Description

Portfolio Director, Water Infrastructure

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Portfolio Director to lead our water infrastructure portfolio across Ontario. Reporting to the Vice President, Places, and working in close collaboration with stakeholder groups within the organization, this position is responsible for driving market strategy, overseeing a diverse range of water infrastructure projects, and ensuring the highest standards of project delivery and client satisfaction.

Location – Toronto, ON

Your Role Within the Team:

Growth & Sales

• Maintain a highly visible presence with key clients and stakeholders within the Ontario water infrastructure portfolio, leveraging past project experience and industry relationships.
• Driven to participate in the development and execution of strategic market approaches to drive year-on-year growth in both volume and profitability.
• Provide direction on bid strategy and preparation, including go/no-go decisions, and service offering validation leveraging capabilities across the global organization.
• Oversee master service agreements and provide oversight of project delivery performance associated with the portfolio of projects.

Business Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Oversee the management of a portfolio of engineering projects, ensuring alignment client satisfaction and key performance indicators.
• Monitor and analyze portfolio performance, implementing adjustments to meet objectives and maintain reasonable risk levels.
• Facilitate the resolution of client concerns and participate actively in business unit meetings and initiatives.

Why Choose AtkinsRéalis as an Employer?

• An opportunity to lead major water infrastructure projects for diverse clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is valued.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or a related field.
• PEO license and PMP certification preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in large-scale infrastructure project or portfolio management, with a focus on water or municipal sectors.
• Demonstrated leadership in market development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario’s water infrastructure regulations, funding frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Exceptional communication, professionalism, integrity, and organizational skills.
• Political acumen and ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

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