Project Director, Hydro & Dams

WSP
Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, Calgary
Workplace: OnsiteFull time133,200 - 195,400Function: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 20+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Stakeholder management","Client relationship building","Risk management"]

Lead major hydropower and dam projects across Western Canada, combining strategy, governance, and client leadership to deliver resilient energy infrastructure. Own project vision, objectives, execution strategies, and success criteria while coordinating engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, and stakeholders. Serve as senior client point of contact, mentor key project managers, drive commercial negotiations, manage risk and profitability, and help grow the regional team and pursuit pipeline.

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Project Director, Hydro & Dams

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Job Summary

Lead major hydropower and dam projects across Western Canada, combining strategy, governance, and client leadership to deliver resilient energy infrastructure. Own project vision, objectives, execution strategies, and success criteria while coordinating engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, and stakeholders. Serve as senior client point of contact, mentor key project managers, drive commercial negotiations, manage risk and profitability, and help grow the regional team and pursuit pipeline.
Location: Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, Calgary
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead major infrastructure dams and hydropower projects as Project Director.
  • •Provide overall leadership and governance for major projects and programs.
  • •Mentor major Project Managers and help build a high-performing regional team.
  • •Establish project vision, objectives, execution strategies, and success criteria, coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
  • •Own commercial discussions and project profitability by managing risk and opportunity, approvals, and pursuit activities.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: 133,200 - 195,400

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • •At least 20 years of strong project management experience in hydropower or dams.
  • •Demonstrated success in business development and strategic growth within the Canadian hydropower and dams sector.
  • •Registered, or eligible for registration, as a P.Eng. in at least one province in Western Canada.
  • •Established network and relationships with power utilities and dam owners in Western Canada.
Experience:20+ yearsHydropowerDamsInfrastructureCanadian energy
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder managementClient relationship buildingRisk management
Licenses:P.Eng.
Certifications:P.Eng.

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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