Project Director / Team Lead – Bridges & Structures (Atlantic Region)

AECOM•Moncton, NB

112d•CA$160,000 - CA$190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director, Bridges & Tunnels, the Project Director / Team Lead – Atlantic Region plays a key strategic role in expanding and strengthening AECOM’s presence across Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador). As the regional lead for bridges and transportation structures, this role combines market development, project delivery, and team leadership to drive sustainable growth, strengthen client relationships, and deliver high-quality infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural); P.Eng. (or eligibility) in Canada.
8+ years of experience in bridge and structural engineering.
Demonstrated leadership and business development experience.
Knowledge of, or strong interest in, the Atlantic Canada market.

Nice To Haves

15+ years of experience in bridge and structural engineering.
Demonstrated experience in project and team leadership.
Strong business development and client management track record.
Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
Bilingual French/English an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute AECOM’s strategic growth plan for bridges and transportation structures across Atlantic Canada (NS, NB, PEI, NL)
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new business opportunities with provincial agencies, municipalities, transportation authorities, and private clients
Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, positioning AECOM as a trusted infrastructure partner
Act as the primary strategic liaison for key regional accounts and major stakeholders
Lead capture strategies, proposals, and competitive pursuits for major and complex infrastructure projects (Design-Build, P3, multidisciplinary)
Represent AECOM in client meetings, industry forums, and technical committees to strengthen market presence
Serve as Project Director on large-scale bridge and structural engineering assignments
Oversee complete project lifecycle delivery, including scope definition, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and contract management
Ensure technical excellence and compliance across all deliverables, including design, reports, specifications, and cost estimates
Coordinate and integrate multidisciplinary teams across Atlantic Canada, national and international AECOM offices
Implement strong project governance practices aligned with industry standards (e.g., PMBOK, ISO 9001)
Monitor project and regional performance using financial controls, KPIs, and operational reporting tools
Support operational development and resource planning to optimize team utilization and efficiency
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional team, fostering technical and leadership growth
Promote innovation, knowledge sharing, and adoption of advanced engineering practices (e.g., BIM, digital delivery, sustainability, resilience)