Associate Project Director,Ports and MarineStructures Regular, Full-time Do you want the opportunity to co-create with our experts on some of the most prestigious infrastructure projects in North America? Can you navigate the evolving landscape of the market by adapting strategies swiftly, capitalizing on emerging opportunities, and mitigating risks? And are you motivated to accelerate growth, promote innovation, and deliver impactful solutions?

In this role, you will be challenged to work every day on some of the most advanced ports and marine projects. You will be exposed to projects in North America working with colleagues across the globe who are highly skilled and deliver innovative solutions.You will provide senior leadership across project delivery, client relationships, and business development, while contributing to the growth of our presence in the Canadian market. We are looking for anAssociate Project Directorspecialized in structural design of complexports andmarine structures to join our highly skilled team of specialists that provides detailed engineering and project management on infrastructure projects.

Your primary tasks will be todevelop andimplement strategic initiatives to improve the Company's engineering and local business development practicesand providehigh-level, senior technicalexpertisefor projects.The Associate Project Director is a major Seller-Doer for the Company, positioning COWI as a technical expert and leader in the industry.Oversee and deliver complex projects in the ports and marine infrastructure sector, acting as a subject matter expert Identifynew business opportunities with the business development team, including managingthe preparation of technical and commercial proposals from chance to award. Establish andmaintainstrategic relationships with engineers, owners, and specialty contractorsto support growth.Build long-term relationships that generate repeated and negotiated work. Carry out project management duties andguidetechnical deliverablesfor multidisciplinary teams,including, but not limited to project scheduling, resource management,



project budget controls, and client sub-consultant management and interfacing.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary groups within COWI to develop and deliver integrated projects. Represent COWI in external settings, such as technical committees, conferences, seminars, professional bodies, and business groups, as they pertain toports and marineinfrastructure projects. Mentorand develop staffwhile contributing to local office growth, including team building, hiring decisions, and expanding COWI’s presence in this sector.

Like us, you believe that leadership growth comes from setting a clear and meaningful direction for your team and supporting them in taking ownership of their work. You collaborate with those around you, whether they are colleagues, clients, or partners.ABachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Coastal Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university. A minimum of15yearsofexperiencerelated to engineering, projectmanagement,and business development with an emphasis on design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of marine, waterfront, or heavy civil infrastructure.

Demonstrated experience in business development,sales,and project management in heavy civil structures. Awareness ofCanadianmarket trends, competitors, and opportunities within the heavy civil sector. Demonstrated experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects with full accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and commercial performance.Including managing margins and securing follow-on work.

Demonstrated success in senior client relationship management, including contract negotiations, risk management, and delivering high client satisfaction.





Background in business development and team leadership, including pursuing proposals, expanding markets on the West Coast, and mentoring and building effective teams. Demonstrated networking abilities toestablishand maintain relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Skills in preparing technical and commercial proposals, bids, and presentations. Ability to collaborate effectively with technical, commercial, and management teams. At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world.

That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home. Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary.

Flexible working arrangement Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave Full time hires get minimum 5 weeks’ vacation to start Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity Annual Fitness spending account. Personal and professional development fund Parking or public transit allowance Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us Employee Assistance Program (EAP) STD, LTD, AD&D;, and Life Insurance Frequent social events Get to know us even better at our website, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve, and what life is like at COWI. COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training information. #

📌 Associate Project Director, Ports and Marine Structures (Surrey)
🏢 COWI
📍 Surrey