Portfolio manager

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a dedicated Portfolio Manager for water infrastructure projects across Ontario. This strategic role involves managing client relationships, project oversight, and business development efforts to enhance market presence and profitability. The ideal candidate must have over 10 years in infrastructure management with a strong command of regulations and tools, ensuring successful project delivery.

Benefits

Competitive pay and flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Wide array of learning and development opportunities

Work-life balance

Health and safety focus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in infrastructure project or portfolio management, preferably in water or municipal sectors.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario’s water infrastructure regulations and funding frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a portfolio of engineering projects ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
• Monitor and analyze portfolio performance, making necessary adjustments.
• Leads the preparation of bids and develops bid strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Market Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Project Management, or a related field

Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Licence

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Portfolio manager

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

Location – Toronto, ON

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Portfolio Manager to oversee a portfolio of water infrastructure projects across Ontario. The Portfolio Manager is responsible for developing a strategic approach to markets, clients, and associated projects, bringing the best solutions to increase market share in a consistent and predictable manner. In order to attain the objectives, the Portfolio Manager will work in close collaboration with the other groups within the organization for the market development strategy, the preparation of responses to calls for tenders, or the monitoring of project performance.

Your role within the team:

• Growth & Sales:

  • Maintains a highly visible presence with their clients within their portfolio.

  • Actively participates in the strategy development and execution for the market to deliver year-on-year growth in regard to both volume and profitability.

  • Oversees Standing Offer contracts and provides oversight of Project Delivery performance associated with the client portfolio.

  • Leads the preparation of the bids, develops and crafts bid strategy, leads the Go-No Go decisions, validates the service offering.

• Project set-up & Execution:

  • Provides Project Delivery oversight and delivers quality projects within their portfolio.

  • Manage client interface.

  • Chairs key internal meetings (kick-off, progress reviews, key milestones).

  • Validate change requests / contractual amendments.

  • Manage waivers and claims.

  • Manage risk and contingency.

  • Champion continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery and asset management.

• Business delivery:

  • Oversee and manage a portfolio of engineering projects, ensuring they align with the company's strategic goals.

  • Monitor and analyze portfolio performance, making adjustments as necessary to meet objectives.

  • Participates in monthly Business Unit Market meetings.

  • Delivers maximum business efficiency while delivering growth goals.

  • Follow-up on submitted service offers and debriefing requests with the client.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.

• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.

• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.

• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an 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, Project Management, or a related field. Licence: Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

• 10+ years of experience in infrastructure project or portfolio management, preferably in water or municipal sectors.

• PMP, or equivalent certification preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Ontario’s water infrastructure regulations and funding frameworks.

• Proven leadership, market analysis, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) and portfolio tools.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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