Senior VP, Canada Regional Business Line Leader - Transportation

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AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Transportation Regional Business Line Leader for immediate employment in one of AECOM’s Canadian offices.  Responsible for the growth and profitability of the Transportation business line in AECOM’s Canada Region offices.

A compelling business leader with both P&L and sales growth responsibility.  Sets the highest safety and ethical standards and leads by example.  Drives employee engagement and professional development.  Works cooperatively with other regions and business lines to integrate delivery of all AECOM’s services.  

Provides industry leadership and develops and executes a growth strategy in coordination with the Business Line and Regional Leadership.  Oversees development of capture strategies, directs pursuits of profitable business and ensures safe, high quality, profitable project delivery.  May also represent the company in industry, municipal, provincial, state, and federal group forums.    

Reports in a matrix to the Regional and Global Business Line Executives. Works in conjunction with Market Sector and Account Leaders and oversees Regional Market Sector. Is a member of the Region and Global Business Line Management Teams, and supports the overall performance of both.

• Provides strategic direction and leadership to Canada Region Transportation team.

• Advances the strategic direction of the Region and positions the business line for sustained and continued profitable growth consistent with the context of the strategic plan.

• Provides leadership for the Region by communicating the strategy and objectives of the organization and Region to the Transportation business line.

• Accountable for the Transportation line’s P&L including revenue generation, project margin achievement, DSO, G&A, project delivery, client satisfaction, staff utilization, technical talent and team resources (hiring, staff retention etc), safety, claims resolution and quality.

• Participates in the development of Regional growth and business development strategy in collaboration with other Regional business line leaders and Client Account Managers.

• Implements strategic plans and objectives of the organization as applicable to the Region.

• Ensures the success and growth of the Region in collaboration with other Regions and Global Transportation Business Line.

• Demonstrates creativity, foresight and mature judgement.

• Serves as an ambassador for AECOM

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

• 15+ years of related transportation experience, including 8+ years of experience in business development, operations management, Profit and Loss, and staff management 

• Outstanding communication skills

• Consultative, service-oriented mindset and collaborative problem-solving skills

• Must possess a valid driver’s license 

• Advanced Business degree

• 20+ years of related experience 

• 10+ years in the geographic marketplace 

• Extensive experience in driving growth, developing strategy, generating sales, and building high performance teams 

• Significant experience and client relationships in the practice areas associated with the Transportation business line – including highway & bridge, transit & rail, alternative delivery and/or P3 advisory

• Bilingual (French and English)

• Relocation is not available for this position.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Travel is required for this position.   

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.