🏢 President — Engineering & Infrastructure Division in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Employers in Ottawa hiring this role typically need: oversee engineering strategy, infrastructure opportunities, organizational growth and major project portfolios.

Key responsibilities

• Own engineering and infrastructure strategy for the division
• Pursue and win new infrastructure opportunities
• Oversee a portfolio of major projects and programmes
• Drive organisational growth, capability and culture

Skills employers look for

• Senior engineering leadership
• Portfolio and budget management
• Market and bid strategy
• Mentoring future leaders

Tools and standards

• Bid and pipeline trackers
• Financial planning models
• Talent and succession plans

Typical deliverables

• Portfolio performance reviews
• Capability and hiring roadmap
• Major-bid approval packs

How success is measured

• Win rate on major bids
• Portfolio health and risk exposure
• Engineering quality and safety outcomes

Common challenges

• Attracting and keeping scarce engineering talent
• Managing exposure to single large clients

Hiring tip

Look for a record of growing a division, not only running existing work.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a President, Engineering & Infrastructure cost in Ottawa?

Indicative President, Engineering & Infrastructure rates for Ottawa, Ontario, Canada are about $105–$360 per hour, or $13,650–$46,800 per month for regular work.

What does a President, Engineering & Infrastructure do in Ottawa?

Oversee engineering strategy, infrastructure opportunities, organizational growth and major project portfolios. Typical work includes own engineering and infrastructure strategy for the division, pursue and win new infrastructure opportunities and oversee a portfolio of major projects and programmes.

What qualifications are usual for a President, Engineering & Infrastructure?

Engineering degree, often with a business qualification; 15+ years including senior division leadership; Chartered or professional engineer status is valued.

Can I hire a President, Engineering & Infrastructure for Ottawa remotely?

Often yes. Many teams work across provinces and time zones; confirm language needs, especially in Quebec. Agree working-hour overlap, tools, reporting and payment method before work begins.

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