Associate Project Director,Ports and MarineStructures Regular, Full-time

Hybrid

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? Then, this could be your next career move.

Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow 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.The position is part of the Canada Leadership Team,participatingin periodic strategic meetings and contributing to the development and delivery of the COWI Group’s strategicobjectivesin Canada.





Your key responsibilities will be to:

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 opportunity 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.

Perform Engineer of Record duties asrequired.

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.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future 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 always delegate responsibility and ensure an open and protected dialogue, and you coach your people to achieve their aspirations through constructive, fact-based feedback.You collaborate with those around you, whether they are colleagues, clients, or partners.Attracting and nurturing a diverse group of high-potential team members is at the top of your agenda, as is creating an inclusive, caring, and trusting culture in your team.

On top of that, you will have:

ABachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Coastal Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university.

A professional Engineering License (P.Eng.) in British Columbia

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.

Familiarity withconstruction methods and industry standards.

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 t

📌 Associate Project Director, Ports and Marine Structures, for COWI in North America (Surrey)
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📍 Surrey