Senior Aviation Project Manager (Construction)

Toronto Pearson International Airport; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits with employer-m

Job summary

Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is seeking a Senior Project Manager II to lead major aviation design and construction initiatives at Toronto Pearson. You will drive end-to-end delivery, coordinating professional staff and partners to meet safety, budget, and timeline goals.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to develop business cases and funding strategies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading design and construction projects with multiple partners.
• Experience leading concurrent complex, high-risk, multi-year projects from planning to close out.
• Project Management Certification or Accreditation would be an asset.
• Experience in a customer-centric environment is preferred.
• Valid Ontario G-class driver’s license or equivalent.
• Post-secondary degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field.
• Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the project's lifecycle from planning to closeout.
• Ensure health and safety, budget, scope, quality, timeliness, and sustainability.
• Coordinate professional and technical staff assigned on a project basis.
• Support clients with business cases and funding approvals.
• Define consultant/contractor scopes and manage procurement.
• Develop and monitor financial forecasts and accruals for value of work.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans to minimize exposures.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Contract management

Change management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is seeking a Senior Project Manager II to lead major aviation design and construction initiatives at Toronto Pearson. You will drive end-to-end delivery, coordinating professional staff and partners to meet safety, budget, and timeline goals.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to develop business cases and funding strategies.