AECOM

Senior Project Manager - Airport Project

AECOM$100K — $130K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University Degree + 8 years of relevant experience in project/program management, with large airport or equivalent infrastructure projects.
  • Preferred: Professional designation in a relevant field.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in project and/or program management.
  • At least 5 years of experience on large international airport projects or similar infrastructure programs.
  • Proven expertise across all project phases: design, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver GHG and Priority Projects within scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk requirements.
  • Provide specialist project management expertise to support program objectives.
  • Collaborate with Senior Project Managers and Construction Managers to assist the Program Lead.
  • Manage contractor performance and escalate critical decisions.
  • Engage with stakeholders to facilitate consultations and gain necessary approvals.
  • Coordinate with contractors for permits and site logistics management.
  • Oversee project delivery for alignment with defined parameters.
  • Implement change control processes and escalate key decisions appropriately.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
  • Disability benefits and paid time off.
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources.
  • Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
AECOMis seeking a Senior Project Manager with specific experience in delivering greenhouse gas (GHG)/Net-zero related projects specifically in aviation.

We are looking to hire six individuals for this role. These positions will support various aviation-related projects, including:
  • Existing Terminal Revitalization;
  • Airfield Electrical Works;
  • Airfield Civil Works;
  • Interim Terminal;
  • Revitalization-Parking; and
  • GHG and Priority initiatives.

Please indicate in the prescreening questions during you application process which of the aviation-related projects best align with your skills and interests when applying and during discussions with the team. Note that the number of positions may change based on program requirements.

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.
These positions are for newly created positions.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Delivery of the GHG and Priority Projects in line with scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk requirements.
  • Brings specialist expertise in project management to support program objectives.
  • Collaborates closely with Senior Project Managers and Construction Managers to assist the Program Lead.
  • Supports the Program Lead in managing contractor performance and escalating critical decisions when required.
  • Engages with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate consultations and secure necessary approvals.
  • Coordinates with contractors to obtain required permits, consents, and approvals, and to manage site logistics.
  • Oversees project delivery, ensuring alignment with defined scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and risk parameters.
  • Ensures effective implementation of change control procedures and escalates key decisions as appropriate.
  • Partners with the broader program team to coordinate reviews, inspections, and approvals across design, health and safety, quality, environmental, and security domains.
  • Contributes to procurement planning and supports contract management in collaboration with the wider team.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess, at a very minimum:
  • University Degree + 8 years of relevant experience in project / program management, including experience working on large airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs.

Preferred Requirements:
  • A professional designation in a relevant field is considered an asset.
  • Professional experience in large international airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs with a focus delivering projects and an assortment of minor works.
  • Typically possesses a minimum of 15 years of experience in project and/or program management.
  • At least 5 years of experience working on large international airport projects or comparable infrastructure programs.
  • Proven expertise in project management and/or relevant technical disciplines for the successful delivery of complex initiatives.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing teams to deliver complex projects and programs.
  • Strong technical proficiency across all project phases, including design, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance-ideally within large-scale programs or projects.
  • Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and deliver effective reporting to support informed decision-making.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to lead meetings and facilitate workshops with diverse stakeholder groups


Additional Information

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

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.

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Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
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