Director, Highway

Director, Highway & Bridge Operations, Western Canada Join to apply for the Director, Highway & Bridge Operations, Western Canada role at AECOM Job Description The Transportation division of AECOM is excited to offer an opportunity for a creative, highly skilled Western Canada Highway and Bridge Operations Director to join our team. Reporting to AECOM Canada’s Director of Operations for Transportation, this role involves leadership over highway, municipal road and bridge engineering projects across Western Canada, with a focus on capital expansion and rehabilitation efforts. The Director will serve existing clients, develop new client relationships, and collaborate with Global and Regional Practice Leaders to implement regional initiatives. In addition, they will coordinate technical services and staff within the highway and bridge practice to foster collaboration across the region. This role can be based out of any of AECOM’s offices in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba. Responsibilities Lead and grow AECOM’s highway and bridge engineering team across Western Canada, managing highway engineering, bridge/structural engineering, electrical engineering, road safety and traffic engineering, ITS, geomatics, surveys, and construction management/contract administration. Direct highway and bridge‑related projects, covering all phases from initial planning and design through construction and post‑construction support. Develop and implement strategies to deliver successful project outcomes, including quality management, client engagement, staffing, and resource allocation. Collaborate across AECOM’s Transportation groups and other business lines, integrating expertise from hydrology, climate resilience, electrical engineering, traffic engineering and geotechnical disciplines as needed for complex projects. Build and maintain relationships with clients and key government agencies in Western Canada to ensure successful project delivery and support the growth of AECOM’s presence in the region. Collaborate with and be accountable to the Transportation Growth Leads to meet business development targets and initiatives, including providing staff to lead and participate in proposal preparation, strategic planning, and expanding AECOM’s service offerings in the highway and bridge sectors. Develop and execute strategic initiatives to grow the transit and rail practice in Canada. Recruit top talent to expand the practice. Mentor and develop the technical abilities of staff within the practice. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with 10+ years of experience in highways and bridge projects. At least 2 years of leadership experience. Licensed Professional Engineer in Western Canada, or equivalent degree. Preferred Qualifications: 15 years of senior management experience, including a minimum of 10 years in highway and bridge engineering projects within Western Canada. Strong familiarity with public‑sector transportation agencies, including provincial ministries, municipalities and agencies in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as other organizations such as TransLink, TI Corp, and other provincial entities. Expertise in bridge, highway and municipal roadway engineering, from design to maintenance. Experience in business development, client development, and strategic planning for engineering services. Highly collaborative, with the ability to build productive working relationships within AECOM and with global project teams. Demonstrated experience in pursuing and winning opportunities in Canada, with a strong reputation in the Canadian highway and bridge market. Proven experience in leading and building multidisciplinary teams. Ability to attract top talent within the Canadian highway and bridge market. Additional Information Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position. Offers compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $147,000 to $260,000. Benefits AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. About AECOM AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. EEO Statement As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr