Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionAECOM Canada is seeking a Director of Operations for the Buildings & Places Business LineReporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer ("COO") and partnering with the Regional Business Line Leader ("RBLL") for Buildings & Places, the Director of Operations ("DOO") is responsible for planning and directing operations for the Buildings & Places Business Line ("BL") in Canada Region providing operational, project delivery, and technical leadership. The scope of this role includes business and organizational leadership, project management and delivery oversight, quality and technical excellence, client satisfaction, safety, resource allocation, and employee development and training.



This is a replacement position and may be based in any of our offices across Canada.AECOM's Buildings & Places team brings together a versatile and collaborative team of planning, design, and engineering professionals working to create livable, sustainable and equitable cities. Our extensive expertise covers urbanism and planning architecture and interiors, building and systems engineering, and cost and project management. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transportation and civil infrastructure, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long-term health and wellbeing for all.Listing of Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning and ImplementationWork with the RBLL to identify, develop, and implement Canada Buildings & Place's objectives and strategies, including setting appropriate KPIs, guidelines, and targets to ensure ownership and accountability.Staff Development and Retention, Organizational Design, Organizational StructureSelect and implement strategies for staff development, mentorship, and retention, with a continuous improvement mindset.Build and coach a team of high-performing Operations Managers and Project Directors who demonstrate a solid focus on clients, a commitment to excellence and innovation,



strong employee engagement and operate on a self-less "best for the company" philosophy.Support Operations Managers in setting and achieving business and personal development goals.Optimize organization structure to meet our internal needs and growth objectives.Operational, Financial, Risk and Project Delivery ManagementResponsible for ensuring people and structures are in place to ensure strong project delivery and client service: project oversight, staffing, workload balancing, and technical work in accordance with client expectations, contract scope of work and budget, and company, professional, quality, safety, and legislative standards.Work with the Operations Managers to identify and implement strategies to maximize NSR, EBITA, and cash flow metrics.Change LeadershipAct as a change leader by identifying and successfully implementing changes needed in the business to respond to market expectations, client needs, and workforce needs. This includes processes, policies, tools, or staffing.Project Execution, Client Service and Industry LeaderActively contribute to win strategies and successful project execution, being involved at a 'hands-on' level in key pursuits as needed and on projects should issues impacting client satisfaction or project management best practices elevate.Represent the Business Line and Region through attendance at key industry and community events.Corporate and Regional InitiativesSupport and drive Corporate, Region, and Business Line initiatives and policies.Performance Analysis and CollaborationCollaborate proactively and effectively within business lines and across regions to achieve collective goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director Of Operations Buildings + Places (Markham)
🏢 AECOM
📍 Markham