Project Manager - Transit Construction Support

AECO; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ECOM Burnaby is hiring a Project Manager – Transit Construction Support to oversee the day-to-day delivery of Engineering Services During Construction on a large Design-Build project. You will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering responses, manage workload visibility, and ensure timely delivery of construction support activities.

Working with the Project Manager and leads, you will assign work, set priorities, track commitments, and escalate risks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• PMP certification (or in progress) or another recognized project management certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) activities across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Review incoming construction support requests and coordinate the assignment of work to the appropriate disciplines.
• Establish priorities and delivery commitments based on construction schedules, client requirements, and project objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical reviews and drive timely responses to completion.
• Maintain visibility of workload, outstanding actions, commitments, and delivery risks using project management systems and tracking tools.
• Work closely with discipline leads and project coordinators to resolve issues, remove roadblocks, and maintain project momentum.
• Escalate significant delivery, schedule, or resource risks to project leadership.
• Provide regular updates to the Project Manager and project leadership on workload, priorities, commitments, and project risks.
• Foster strong collaboration between engineering, architecture, and construction teams to support successful project delivery.

Skills

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or another relevant discipline

PMP certification (or in progress)

Job description

• Full-time
• State/Province: British Columbia
• Business Group: DCS
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: CA - Burnaby, BC - 3292 Production W
• Compensation: CAD 75,000 - CAD 115,000 - yearly

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM Burnaby is hiring a Project Manager – Transit Construction Support

In this role, you will support the day-to-day delivery of Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) on a large, fast-paced Design-Build project. Your primary focus will be coordinating multidisciplinary engineering responses to construction activities, maintaining visibility of project workload, establishing priorities and delivery commitments, and ensuring construction support activities are delivered efficiently.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Design Lead, discipline leads, ESDC leads, and project coordinators, you will coordinate incoming requests, assign work to the appropriate engineering disciplines, establish priorities based on project needs, and maintain visibility of outstanding work, upcoming commitments, and project risks.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) activities across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Review incoming construction support requests and coordinate the assignment of work to the appropriate disciplines.
• Establish priorities and delivery commitments based on construction schedules, client requirements, and project objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical reviews and drive timely responses to completion.
• Maintain visibility of workload, outstanding actions, commitments, and delivery risks using project management systems and tracking tools.
• Work closely with discipline leads and project coordinators to resolve issues, remove roadblocks, and maintain project momentum.
• Escalate significant delivery, schedule, or resource risks to project leadership.
• Provide regular updates to the Project Manager and project leadership on workload, priorities, commitments, and project risks.
• Foster strong collaboration between engineering, architecture, and construction teams to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• PMP certification (or in progress), or another recognized project management certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering or architectural design deliverables on complex infrastructure or Design-Build projects.
• Experience supporting Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC), construction-phase engineering, detailed design, design management, or engineering delivery.
• Experience coordinating multiple engineering disciplines, consultants, and project stakeholders.Experience on infrastructure, transportation, buildings, or other major capital projects.
• Architectural experience or experience coordinating architectural disciplines is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with document control systems.

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Is proactive, takes ownership, and is comfortable driving actions to completion.
• Communicates confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Can prioritize competing requests and remain calm under pressure.
• Builds relationships quickly and earns the trust of both design and construction teams.
• Thrives in a fast-paced Design-Build environment with multiple concurrent priorities.
• Maintains a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Additional Information

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

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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.