We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager of Projects (MOP), GTA Water Facilities to join our leadership team in Ontario, as a result of our stellar growth and strong sales pipeline in Ontario. The role will report to the Canada Water Market Leader and will have approximately 12 Project Managers as direct reports.

Ideally you will be based close to one of our southern Ontario offices (London, Kitchener, Toronto) so you can easily attend client/team meetings when required, but being located anywhere in Ontario is workable. We want to hear from you if you have had previous success in a similar leadership role in Operations Management or you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make that next step in your career!

The Manager of Projects (MOP) is a key member of the Canadian leadership team responsible for delivery leadership for a regional portfolio of water infrastructure projects, as well as supporting client management and satisfaction, and meeting or exceeding Gross Margin (GM). As the MOP, your main responsibilities will be:

• Client Management

• Intentional client engagement on active projects, including providing project director or project sponsor level interactions with Client leadership team

• Identification and integration with sales opportunities through Client engagement

• Staff Leadership

• Provide inspirational leadership and career development for the aligned Project Managers, who may be your direct reports

• Assist the project managers (PMs) and Client Services Leads (CSLs) with Client management and satisfaction

• Lead recruitment and hiring of talent, and talent retention

• Promote inclusion and diversity

• Business Oversight

• Ensure adherence to HSE requirements for all projects in their portfolio and aligned PMs

• Exemplify, promote, and lead Jacobs’ Values (We do things right, We challenge the accepted, We aim higher, and We live inclusion)

• Portfolio Management

• Ensure compliance with all Project Execution Group (PEG) /Quality policies, procedures, protocols and work instructions, and appropriate use of all mandated project tools

• Review and approve proposal /project contract documents, risk and pricing

• Conduct monthly Project Reviews on all portfolio projects and publish the project review report with critical issues and actions

• Drive the delivery of budgeted gross margin (GM) for a portfolio of projects and aligned PMs.

• Enhance GM results through focus on change management, cash management, and delivery of high quality, value added services to our clients.

• Provide portfolio quarterly forecasts and monthly estimates for delivered GM and gross revenue (GR) against the annual business plan

Join our team and apply your knowledge, skills and experience to some of the most challenging and interesting projects and programs in the Canadian drinking water and wastewater industry.

• Strong inspirational leadership skills

• A collaborative and proactive communication style

• Demonstrated project and portfolio management experience, with preference for direct experience in a consulting engineering environment

• Water market project delivery experience, with preference for direct experience in the GTA Water market

• Financial experience required along with demonstrated strong commercial and business acumen

• Experience with contracts and risk management

• Broad experience with project execution for various types of contracts

• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and compliance with procedures for planning, execution, and performance

• Formalized education /degree in related field is required; Professional Registration is preferred

• Strong organizational skills

• Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.