AECOM

Senior Highway Design Project Manager, PEng

AECOM • $90K — $120K *
Markham, ON L3R 0G6In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Civil Engineering + 8 years relevant highway transportation project experience.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligibility for licensing/Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
  • Project management experience with MTO and municipal transportation projects.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design and delivery of highway projects, ensuring MTO compliance.
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team including remote members.
  • Establish project priorities aligned with client objectives.
  • Serve as primary liaison between AECOM and clients.
  • Provide technical leadership in specialized highway engineering areas.
  • Manage project lifecycle from budget through contract closeout.
  • Participate in feasibility studies and detailed design developments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off and various leave options.
  • Flexible work arrangements and wellness resources.
  • Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Highway Design Project Manager to be based in Markham, Ontario.

This is a newly created posiiton.

Job Description

As a Project Manager, you will oversee all aspects of highway and roadway design projects in accordance with MTO (Ministry of Transportation, Ontario) standards and procedures.
  • Manage the design and delivery of projects, ensuring compliance with MTO specifications, guidelines, and standards.
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians, including remote team members.
  • Set project priorities based on general direction from leadership, ensuring alignment with client and business objectives.

• Provide management and guidance to subordinate managers, enforce company and project policies, and act as the primary liaison between AECOM and client
  • Provide technical leadership in specialized areas of highway engineering, coordinating the work of other professionals.
  • Lead one or more teams in the execution of complex transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Actively participate in all project phases, including client meetings, feasibility studies, preliminary and detail design development.
  • Serve as Capture or Project Manager for key pursuits, identifying and securing new project opportunities.
  • Responsible for administering the project from budgeting/schedule stage through procurement and contract closeout.
  • Obtain AECOM Project Manager certification.

Other Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the overall project management and administration, supporting the establishment of project-specific objectives and policies.
  • Provide strategic guidance to project teams, enforce company and client policies, and serve as the primary liaison between AECOM and MTO.
  • Ensure all design, budget, and scheduling aspects of the project are met through effective oversight of subordinate managers and supervisors.
  • Manage the project lifecycle from budgeting and scheduling to procurement and contract closeout.
  • Provide risk management, quality assurance, and compliance with MTO and industry regulations.
  • Assume profit and loss responsibility for assigned projects, ensuring financial and operational success.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS in Civil Engineering + 8 years of relevant experience in highway transportation projects, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario (or eligibility for licensing) or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
  • Project management experience with MTO and Ontario municipal transportation projects.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
  • Ideally 15+ years of experience in highway/roadway design, including preliminary and detail design for transportation projects, preferably with preferably with MTO and/or Ontario Municipal Transportation Projects
  • Experience designing highways, interchanges, and roadway systems.
  • Familiarity with design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Familiarity with MTO Design Standards, TAC Guidelines, and Highway Safety Design principles.
  • Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project) for project communications and reporting.
  • Strong background in business development and client relations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


Additional Information

  • Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position


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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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