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Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

The Minerals and Metals (M&M) Division of AtkinsRéalis is currently seeking a Portfolio Director, Geotechnical, Environment and Water for western Canada. Leveraging your leadership experience and market knowledge, you will be responsible for developing a strategic approach to markets, clients, and associated projects, bringing forward the best solutions to reliably and predictably increase market share in this region of Canada.

Reporting to the Vice President of Minerals and Metals North America, the Portfolio Director is responsible for developing a strategic approach to markets, customers and associated projects, driving the best solutions to increase market share in a reliable and predictable manner. In order to achieve the objectives, the Portfolio Director will work in concert with other groups in the organization on market development strategy, bid preparation and project performance monitoring. The Portfolio Director will be responsible for a portfolio of $30M to $50M.

Your role

Growth and Sales:

  • Maintains a highly visible presence with clients in the portfolio.

  • Actively participates in the market development and execution strategy to ensure growth in volume and profitability.

  • Oversees framework contracts and monitors project execution associated with the client portfolio.

  • Conducts bid monitoring, orchestrates decisions regarding opportunities to be pursued, develops strategies and leads the development of bid responses.

Project implementation and execution:

  • Manages client relationships.

  • Leads internal meetings (kick-off meeting, progress tracking, milestones).

  • Validates change requests/contract modifications.

  • Supports the management of claims files.

  • Manage risks and unexpected expenses.

Operational Execution:

  • Manages project portfolio to meet overall regional operational goals (monthly, quarterly, annual).

  • Maintains reasonable risk levels.

  • Facilitates the resolution of customer complaints.

  • Participates in monthly internal business unit meetings.

  • Delivers maximum operational efficiency while achieving growth objectives.

Environment & geoscience Health, Safety, Environment & Wellbeing

Location

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-143044

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering a strong asset.

  • Over 15 years of relevant experience.

  • Experience in managing client relationship; mining sector an asset.

  • Must have completed and actively participated in mining projects.

  • Have participated in market development.

  • Political and business (finance) acumen and ability to work in a team environment.

  • Leadership, professionalism, integrity and excellent organizational skills.

  • Excellent ability to communicate, respond and interact with clients.

  • Strategic vision.

  • Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as "AtkinsRéalis") are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $165000 - $200,000 annually). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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