Project Manager (Building Systems - Construction)

PACT - Pearson Accelerator Construction Team; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PACT (Pearson Accelerator Construction Team) seeks an experienced Project Manager for Interim Infrastructure sub-programs in Canada. You will oversee large-scale revitalization and interior fit-outs within live, secure spaces, coordinating across clients, design partners, and contractors to maintain operations and safety.

The role requires a civil/structural background, 8+ years of similar experience, and the ability to navigate complex permit and regulatory frameworks while controlling costs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive design and construction mgmt for major airfield or civil infra projects.
• Strong understanding of building systems and infrastructure interfaces.
• Experience leading teams in live airport environments.
• Experience with GTAA, Nav Canada, and regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of core/shell modifications and interior fit-outs in live, secure spaces.
• Establish work isolation, barriers and phased plans to guarantee zero downtime.
• Lead daily synchronization across clients, internal teams, and contractors.
• Coordinate permitting strategies including building, zoning, and site diversions.
• Ensure compliance with security, emergency, and technical guidelines.
• Oversee structural tie-ins, mechanical, electrical, and IT infra installations.
• Coordinate asset relocations and space reconfigurations in constrained sites.
• Manage site logistics, off-site prefabrication, and asset positioning protocols.
• Mitigate procurement and implementation risks through milestone checks.
• Ensure budget compliance and collaborate on design quantity validation.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the program.
• Support with other duties as needed.

Skills

Construction management

Airport project experience

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Safety compliance

Schedule management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

Tools

PM tools

Digital collaboration platforms

Document control systems

Job description

PACT (Pearson Accelerator Construction Team) is a General Partnership of Alberici, Amico, Kenaidan, and Obayashi, supported by design partners Egis, Mott MacDonald, and Weston Williamson + Partners. Together, we are delivering Accelerator, a major program of Pearson LIFT (Long-term Investment in Facilities and Terminals), Toronto Pearson's infrastructure development plan. This multi-year program is designed to address immediate passenger growth demands while preparing Canada’s largest airport for the future of air travel—including critical upgrades to airfield and infrastructure, greenhouse gas reduction initiatives, modernization of Terminals 1 and 3, and the creation of a world-class passenger experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager for our Interim Infrastructure Sub-Program will oversee large-scale infrastructure revitalization and interior fit-out initiatives within active, live operational environments. This role requires a level of multidisciplinary coordination, technical oversight, and stakeholder alignment to deliver complex expansions without impacting ongoing, daily business continuity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the end-to-end execution of core/shell modifications and interior fit-outs within live, highly secure, and active passenger or public spaces.
• Establish robust work isolation, dust/noise barriers, and multi-stage construction phasing plans to guarantee zero operational downtime or service degradation.
• Lead daily synchronization across corporate clients, internal operations departments, institutional design groups, and the general contractor or Design-Builder. Serve as an operational liaison to continuously align design progress milestones with real-time site constraints.
• Support with a strategy to navigate multi-tiered permitting frameworks, including building, zoning, structural testing, and site infrastructure diversions.
• Ensure absolute compliance with specialized security authorities, emergency service mandates, and strict technical guidelines.
• Manage the structural tie-in, automated mechanical integration, electrical upgrades, and IT infrastructure installations for high-throughput, mission-critical systems.
• Manage complex asset relocations and coordinate technical space re-configurations (e.g., control centers, regulatory offices).
• Support with comprehensive site logistics, off-site prefabrication, and strict asset positioning protocols to handle heavily constrained delivery zones and minimal laydown areas.
• Mitigate procurement and implementation risks via structured milestone check-ins.
• Ensure absolute budget compliance against approved parameters.
• Partner closely with estimation and cost-control teams to perform technical value engineering and continuous assumption validation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout design and construction phases.
• Facilitate design workshops, progress meetings, and coordination reviews with construction leads and subcontractors.
• Review and approve technical reports, drawings, and submissions, ensuring completeness and adherence to design intent.
• Coordinate with cost planning and estimating tovalidatedesign quantities and scope alignment.
• Track KPI’s.
• Cost tracking and Invoice review and approval.
• Promote collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing across the Interim Sub-Program team.
• Support with other duties as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position will be based at our office or site office in Mississauga, Ontario, with frequent visits to the Airport site as required. Your work schedule will be Monday to Friday during regular office or site hours. At times, operational needs may require work outside these hours, with reasonable notice provided. All schedule or on‑call adjustments will comply with applicable employment standards legislation. It is mandatory for all employees to complete a Criminal Background check and successfully attain a Restricted Access Identity Card (RAIC) and an Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP) upon joining the company.

DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Architecture, or a related technical discipline—or equivalent extensive field leadership experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in design and construction management of major airfield or civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of building systems and infrastructure interfaces.
• Strong literacy in structural steel framing modifications, multi-level utility diversions, floor slab integrations, localized HVAC/fan coil installations, and automated material handling system tie-ins.
• Proven ability to lead teams in live operational airport environments.
• Experience working with complex stakeholder groups including GTAA, Nav Canada, and regulatory authorities.
• Experience successfully navigating the stringent security requirements, logistics constraints, and permit-heavy frameworks typical of complex transit hubs, major industrial sites, or airport terminals is considered an asset.
• Strong commercial and technical acumen with the ability to evaluate design decisions against schedule and cost impacts.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication skills across technical and field teams.
• Proficiencywith project management tools, digital collaboration platforms, and document control systems.
• Commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement within a multidisciplinary program environment.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for RAIC clearance and AVOP required.
  

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free candidate experience and work environment. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.