Job DescriptionYour OpportunityAECOM is seeking a results-driven Senior Design-Build Project Manager to join our Buildings + Places team.
In this role, you will lead the delivery of complex, high-profile projects using Design-Build and alternative delivery models, including Progressive or Modified Design-Build, Alliance, and Integrated Project Delivery. You will be embedded within high-performing, multidisciplinary teams acting as the single point of accountability for project delivery, integrating design and construction to achieve exceptional outcomes. This is a newly created position.
You will play a critical leadership role, shaping project execution, driving commercial value engineering strategies, building lasting GC and client relationships while delivering impactful infrastructure and building projects across Canada.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Design-Build leader looking to take ownership of major projects and contribute to the continued growth of AECOM's presence in the delivery of alternative delivery projects.
What You Will DoYou will lead the full project lifecycle with a strong focus on integration, execution, and performance:
Project Leadership & Delivery• Lead Design-Build and alternative delivery projects from early strategy through construction and close-out
• Act as the single point of accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety outcomes
• Drive project execution strategies that integrate design, construction, and stakeholder requirements
Design-Build Integration & Coordination• Partner with Design Build contractors, joint venture partners, consultants, and internal teams to ensure constructability and alignment
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across architecture, engineering, and project controls
• Ensure seamless integration between design development and construction execution
Project Controls & Commercial Performance• Manage project financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, fee management, and margin optimization
• Oversee change management, contract administration, and commercial risk management
• Monitor progress against key milestones and implement corrective actions as required
• Collaborate with stakeholders, GC estimators and design managers to deliver on commercial value engineering options
Risk, Quality & Safety• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks (technical, commercial, and delivery)
• Ensure compliance with AECOM's quality management systems and safe work practices
• Lead project reviews and ensure audit-defensible documentation
Client & Stakeholder Management• Serve as the primary client interface, building trusted relationships and ensuring delivery excellence
• Lead coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), permitting bodies, and regulatory stakeholders
• Facilitate effective communication across all project stakeholders
Business Development & Growth• Support capture strategies, proposals, and client engagement activities
• Contribute to strengthening AECOM's Design-Build presence across Canada
• Identify opportunities for repeat work and client expansion
QualificationsMinimum Requirements• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field + 8 (eight) years of experience managing multiple projects of various types and complexities for transportation, defence, institutional, and light industrial clients
• Demonstrated experience delivering Design-Build or alternative delivery projects
• Ability to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearances
Security Clearance Requirements• Must hold or be eligible to obtain:
o Reliability Status (minimum)
o Secret Clearance (required for many federal projects)
• Ability to comply with project-specific security protocols, including controlled site access and information handling requirements
Preferred Qualifications• Professional designation (P.Eng. or Architect)
• 15+ years of progressive project management experience delivering building or infrastructure projects
• PMP certification; DBIA certification or equivalent is an asset
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project financials, contracts, and change management
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams in complex project environments
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Technical Skills• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel for financial tracking and reporting)
• Experience with project scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with project delivery and document control platforms (e.g., SharePoint, BIM 360, Aconex)
• Working knowledge of project controls systems, reporting tools, and data-driven performance tracking
Additional Information- Relocation is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
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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 AECOMAECOM 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.
