Department Director – Urban Infrastructure
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience, including several years in team and project portfolio management
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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
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
- 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
- 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
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the Urban Infrastructure Department, developing its strategy, project portfolio, and multidisciplinary team while overseeing the planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure projects. Manage budgets, profitability, quality, risks, and compliance, while building client relationships and supporting business development.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent, good-standing membership in the OIQ, and 10 to 15 years of experience, including team and project portfolio management. Candidates should have strong urban and municipal infrastructure knowledge, leadership and business skills, excellent communication, and fluency in spoken and written French and English; large-scale mining or industrial project experience is an asset.
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Team Development
- Project Portfolio Management
- Urban Infrastructure
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Civil Engineering
- Project Planning
- Infrastructure Design
- Project Execution
- Budget Management
- Profitability Management
- Business Development
- Technical Quality Assurance
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Arrangement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
- Construction
Keywords
- Urban Infrastructure
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Civil Engineering
- Water Mains
- Sewers
- Roads
- Drainage
- Network Repair
- Infrastructure Upgrades
- Multidisciplinary Teams
- Project Portfolio Management
- Project Planning
- Infrastructure Design
- Project Execution
- Budget Management
- Profitability
- Business Development
- Client Relationships
- Technical Quality
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Engineering Consulting
- Mining Projects
- Industrial Projects
- OIQ Membership
- French
- English