About the role

The Senior Project Manager provides specialist expertise to manage project performance, scope, schedule, and costs while coordinating with contractors and stakeholders. They are responsible for overseeing site logistics, permits, and approvals while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

What they look for

Project management Program management Construction management Stakeholder management Contract management Procurement Change control Risk management Infrastructure planning Team leadership Mentoring Technical reporting Site logistics Regulatory compliance Design coordination

Requirements

Candidates must possess a university degree and at least 6 years of relevant project management experience, with a strong preference for 10+ years of experience. Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale international airport or infrastructure projects is required.

Benefits

Medical Dental Vision Life insurance AD&D Disability benefits Paid time off Leaves of absences Voluntary benefits Flexible work options Well-being resources Employee assistance program Business travel insurance Service recognition awards Retirement savings plan Employee stock purchase plan

Full description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Airport to join our team. This position is based on-site, out of Mississauga.

This position is based on-site, out of Mississauga. We are seeking professionals to join our team to help us build one of the most advanced, sustainable and passenger-friendly airports in the world.  

Major Responsibilities

To perform this role successfully, the individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Provides specialist project management expertise.

Works collaboratively alongside the other Senior Project Managers and Construction Managers to support the Program Lead.

Works with the Program Lead to manage the performance of the contractor and to escalate the necessary decisions.

Interfaces with various internal and external stakeholder groups to align the necessary consultations and approvals.

Works with the contractor to coordinate the required permits, approvals, and consents as well as to coordinate site logistics.

Oversees the delivery of the works in line with scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk requirements.

Coordinates the effective application of change control procedures and escalates decisions as required.

Works collaboratively with the wider program team to coordinate reviews, inspections, and approvals incl. design, health and safety, quality, environmental, security, etc.

Works collaboratively with the wider team to coordinate procurement activities and contract management activities.

Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of staff. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess, at a very minimum: 

University Degree + 6 years of relevant experience in project / program management, including experience working on large airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs.

Preferred Requirement:

Typically, a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in project / program management.

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in large international airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs.

Demonstrated expertise in project management and / or applicable technical areas to deliver complex projects.  Demonstrated experience in managing teams to deliver complex projects and programs.

Strong technical capability in all project phases, including design, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance preferably large program/projects.

Demonstrable experience in managing stakeholder relationships and providing reporting to enable effective decision making.

Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills including the ability to facilitate meetings / workshops with groups of stakeholders.

Recognized degree and professional designation in a relevant field considered an asset.

Additional Information

This position requires working on-site at client's office, five days per week.

This is a newly created position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

State/Province: Ontario
Business Group: DCS
Legal Entity: AECOM Canada ULC
Business Line: PPM
Work Location Model: On-Site
Operating Group: Americas
Primary Location: CA - Mississauga, ON - 5090 Explorer
Compensation: CAD 144000 - CAD 174000 - yearly