Project Director – Water and Wastewater

AECOM is seeking an accomplished Project Director Water and Wastewater to join our Water business line ideally based in Burnaby BC with the flexibility to be based in either our Victoria or Kelowna office.

In this role youll lead the delivery of complex municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact on communities across BC.  This is an opportunity to bring your technical expertise project leadership and strategic thinking to some of the regions most important infrastructure challenges helping deliver resilient sustainable solutions that support growing communities and protect essential water resources.

As a senior leader within AECOMs Water business youll guide multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecyclefrom planning and design to construction and commissioningwhile building trusted client relationships and driving successful project outcomes. Youll combine technical excellence with commercial and project management acumen to deliver major infrastructure programs mentor the next generation of engineering talent and contribute to the continued growth of our water and wastewater practice. With opportunities to support projects across Canada and internationally this role offers the scope to make a meaningful impact locally and beyond.

 The responsibilities of this position include:

• Project Leadership: Serve as Project Director and/or Project Manager for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects with overall responsibility for scope budget schedule quality risk and client satisfaction.
• Technical Leadership: Lead and provide technical oversight for the planning design and delivery of municipal water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure including coordination of civil process mechanical electrical structural and other disciplines.
• Client and Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients contractors regulatory agencies utilities and other project stakeholders and serve as a senior point of contact throughout project delivery.
• Project Delivery: Lead preparation and review of design reports technical documentation specifications contract documents cost estimates schedules and project execution plans.
• Construction Services: Lead or support constructability reviews contract administration construction inspection commissioning and technical support during construction.
• Business Development: Support proposal preparation project scoping fee development client development and identification of new project opportunities.
• Team Leadership: Lead mentor and develop project staff and contribute to the growth and development of AECOMs water and wastewater practice.
• Quality and Risk Management: Establish appropriate quality management and risk mitigation processes and ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with AECOM and client requirements.

Qualifications :

 Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline and 12 years of relevant engineering experience including significant experience with municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer (.) registration within Canada.
• Demonstrated experience leading the planning design and delivery of complex municipal infrastructure projects including responsibility for project scope budget schedule and quality.
• Prior experience as a Project Director or Project Manager for the design and delivery of water or wastewater treatment facilities managing stakeholders risk budget change orders claims.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and working effectively with clients contractors regulators and other project stakeholders.

 Preferred Qualifications

• 20 years of relevant engineering experience including significant local experience with municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience with municipal water and wastewater treatment including treatment processes plant infrastructure and associated civil mechanical electrical structural and site systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare and review technical reports specifications and other engineering documentation.

Additional Information :

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences 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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening assessment and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time