Manager, Permitting - Airport

AECOM; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 226,798 - 268,540; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Manager for Permitting based in Mississauga. This newly created position will oversee the permitting obligations for a major airport project. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in permitting and approvals, including significant exposure to large infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include managing a team, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance throughout the project lifecycle. A competitive annual salary between $163,000 and $193,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in permitting and approvals.
• Minimum of 15 years in program management or permitting, consents, and approvals.
• 5+ years on large international airport projects or equivalent infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the client’s permitting obligations.
• Manage the Permitting team and assure permit-to-work process.
• Develop and implement governance for permitting.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Communication skills

Education

University Degree

Job description

Job Summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Manager, Permitting based on‑site in Mississauga to manage permitting for a large airport project. This is a newly created position.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the owner’s (client) permitting obligations.
• Manage the Permitting team to coordinate and assure a robust permit‑to‑work process across the program.
• Develop and implement revised governance and processes required for effective permitting on a program of this size, scale, and complexity.
• Liaise with other client departments (corporate safety and security, operations, commercial, and maintenance) to coordinate permitting.
• Confirm contractors’ permitting plans and implement the assurance regime for the program.
• Work collaboratively with the Program Leads and other PMO Services functional leads to ensure that Permitting is integrated across the program.
• Provide management and executive level reporting and advise on trends and corrective actions.
• Provide advice and guidance on permitting policy and regulations that impact program delivery.
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of client staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• University Degree with 10+ years of professional experience in permitting and approvals.

Preferred Requirements:

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in a program management and/or permitting, consents, and approvals function.
• Minimum 5 years of experience on large international airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs.
• Thorough working knowledge of general and local requirements for 3rd party approvals, permits, and consents.
• Strong technical capability in all project phases (design, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance) preferably large program/projects.
• Demonstrable experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships and providing strategic‑level reporting to enable effective decision making.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including ability to facilitate meetings/workshops with large groups of stakeholders.
• Recognized degree and professional designation in a relevant field considered an asset.

Additional Information

• Position requires work on‑site/out of the office 5 days a week.
• Compensation range: $163,000 to $193,000 yearly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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