About the Company

Our client is an award-winning, employee-owned multidisciplinary firm that delivers a comprehensive range of technical and strategic services, including consulting, information technology, environmental/climate services, engineering, process development, and project management to large industrial sectors. The firm has served clients for over 80 years, has project experience in more than 150 countries, offices around the world and a motivated team over 11,000 strong.

The firm is widely recognized for its ability to bridge the gaps between research and innovative technologies, and between engineering and reliable operations. It is particularly known for working with clients to develop business strategies and technologies; managing and optimizing production; executing projects that involve the scale-up of process technologies; and managing start-ups, commissioning and ramp-ups.

Our client delivers unprecedented business results for its clients through a commitment to quality, lower operating costs, more efficient utilization of capital assets, higher standards for safety and risk management, faster start-ups and continuous performance improvements in all projects and programs).

The firm serves a wide range of markets including Infrastructure, where their expertise spans Aviation, Highways and Bridges, Planning and Advisory Services, Ports, Rail, Transit, Tunnels and Water.

The firm’s water business assists industry, communities and government agencies alike with an integrated approach to sourcing, developing and managing water resources to maximize their investments and maintain water quality and security. The Water business is active globally and constantly expanding their geographical and market footprint. The business employs approximately 300 people (excluding design, delivery and project management) serving customers across industrial, municipal, state and federal governments, mining & metals, utilities, renewable power providers etc. etc. etc.

Their capabilities include:

• Watershed Management
• Water Supply
• Water Conveyance
• Integrated Water Management
• Industrial and Municipal Treatment
• Technology and Software

Scope of Position

Our client is seeking a Water Conveyance Lead to lead and support major water infrastructure projects across the United States, with a focus on linear conveyance systems including pipelines, tunnels, pump stations, and associated infrastructure within municipal and industrial sectors.

This role involves technical leadership, project management, team development, and client engagement, with a strong emphasis on delivering complex conveyance solutions for mainly water and wastewater systems.

This role is focused on growing the overall practice through the development of external facing new business opportunities, as well as in collaboration/cross-selling with other infrastructure and government focused service areas within our client. The successful candidate will be expected to proactively grow market share (i.e., sell) in industrial, municipal, state and federal governments water services area.

Our client’s leaders perform in a seller-doer-manager role and you will be part of the global water management team. The company’s overall senior leadership team will be available to support the individual in achieving the above objectives. Our client is looking for a professional who combines strong design expertise with practical, problem-solving, and who can drive projects from concept through detailed design and delivery.

This is an outstanding opportunity that features:

• Strong industry and company growth.
• World class water and infrastructure capabilities
• Global employee-owned company.
• Equity opportunity
• Highly entrepreneurial culture.
• An opportunity to make a real difference.

Functional Tasks

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for planning, hydraulic design, and detailed engineering.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (geotechnical, structural, mechanical, environmental, construction).
• Lead and contribute to engineering studies, condition assessments, alternatives analysis, and design reports.
• Ensure quality assurance and technical excellence across all project phases.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Support development of innovative and cost-effective conveyance solutions, including trenchless technologies.
• Develop and expand a continuous stream of stand-alone water work across the industrial, municipal, state and federal governments sectors, as well as cross-selling water-related work into ongoing company proposals and projects.
• Lead the delivery of water and wastewater conveyance projects, including large-diameter pipelines, tunnels (microtunneling/TBM), and pump stations.
• Leading assertive and proactive initiatives to develop new client opportunities and acquire additional business from existing company client and project relationships.
• Client engagement at senior levels with existing company clients and the development of new client relationships for water and the broader business.
• Growing, mentor and managing a multi-disciplinary team of professionals providing a broad portfolio of water services
• Assisting senior management in strategy planning and organizational design initiatives.
• Ensuring the development of budgets and plans which will deliver the organization’s strategic goals.
• Developing and implementing plans to adapt and grow the existing operational systems, processes, and personnel in order to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of the business.
• Ensuring the commercial viability of the business at all times and acting in compliance with agreed profitability objectives.
• Assist in the preparation of supporting materials, including communication materials, training documents and technical reports.
• Participates in projects with cross-functional teams to address business opportunities
• Engendering a style of management that encourages an ethos of excellence and a mindset of continuous improvement;
• Providing project management and specialist advisory support to project teams working on mining projects;
• Managing the performance reporting requirements of the Water organization for the region.
• Liaising with Global peers across the business as required.
• Remain abreast of the industry, competitors and trends with a view to ensuring that the firm’s services best align to market needs.
• Serve as an ambassador for the group representing it at appropriate conferences, speaking engagements, and other external industry related events.

Key Performance Deliverables

In light of the identified responsibilities, the following are specific deliverables that the position is designed to achieve.

• Specific performance measures will be discussed with and agreed upon with the successful candidate.

Competency Profile

The following competencies listed below define the role of Water Conveyance Lead (USA) at our client:

Role Expertise

Demonstrates critical technical or professional knowledge/skills related to the role. Has thorough knowledge of relevant products, services and methods. Expands technical knowledge/skills and keeps up-to-date in own area of expertise.

Industry & Market Awareness

Seeks to anticipate and respond to industry and market changes/challenges by understanding key characteristics, issues and the factors driving them. Aware of competitor’s products, services and position.

Strategic Approach

Develops a strategic plan to realize the vision. Revises strategy in light of changing circumstances. Takes a long-term view of organizational success. Works to clarify long term organizational goals. Able to stand back from immediate problems in order to focus on more far reaching ideas.

Influence

Articulates the key points of an argument persuasively. Negotiates skillfully and convinces others to own point of view. Directly and indirectly impacts the decisions/opinions of others. Mobilizes people into action.

Integrity & Sincerity

Inspires trust and supports others through own authenticity and following up on commitments. Maintains high ethical standards both personally and professionally. Shows consistency among principles.

People Management

Establishes and communicates clear priorities and sense of direction. Clarifies roles and responsibilities. Adapts management style to achieve optimum results.

Results Orientation

Focuses strongly on achieving agreed upon outcomes and ensures that key objectives are met. Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure. Aims to improve upon past performance. Establishes aggressive personal targets and strives to achieve them.

Initiative

Proactive. Seizes opportunities and acts upon them immediately. Takes responsibility for own actions and addresses problems before asked.

Customer/Client Orientation

Strives to provide customers/clients with personalized and efficient service. Anticipates customers’/clients’ needs. Quickly follows up on customer/client contacts and complaints. Monitors and acts on measures of customer/client satisfaction.

Boundary-Spanning

Incorporates information about the organization’s structure and protocol into decisions. Attentive to the internal politics and alert to shifting interpersonal dynamics. Establishes the necessary support networks and cross-functional relationships through rapport building. Recognizes, maintains and effectively balances the interests and needs of one’s own group with those of the broader organization.

Team Skills

Helps to create a sense of team spirit and harmonious relations through cooperation and support. Balances personal goals with those of the team. Fosters collaboration among team members.

Commercial Acumen

Applies appropriate commercial and financial principles. Understands situations in terms of costs, profits, added value and return on investment. Appreciates the commercial impact of own work on the organization’s total expenses and revenues.

Preferred Experience / Education

The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience and qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables:

• Bachelor’s/University degree in engineering, or a related discipline.
• 18+ years of experience in water/wastewater conveyance systems within municipal and/or industrial sectors.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the U.S. (or ability to obtain).
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of linear infrastructure, including:
  • Large-diameter pipelines
  • Tunnels (TBM, microtunneling, HDD)
  • Pump stations and hydraulic structures
• Experience with project delivery models (DBB, DB, EPC, progressive design-build).
• Demonstrated ability in technical leadership and client relationship management.
• Strong understanding of constructability, risk management, and cost drivers in conveyance systems.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentations).
• Experience working with U.S. municipal clients, utilities, and/or industrial clients is highly preferred.
• Recognized for technical expertise and leadership within the industry.
• Passionate about mentorship, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Highly competitive, unique compensation package to the successful candidate.
• Our client is committed to fostering a workforce in each of their locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which they operate. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If interested, please contact:

Leigh Walsh StoneWood Group, Toronto Bus: 416-365-9494 Ext. 555 [email protected]

Robert Hebert StoneWood Group, Toronto Bus: 416-365-9494 Ext. 777 [email protected]