Senior Project Manager - Airport

AtkinsRéalis; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Design Manager in Edmonton, Canada, to lead complex airport engineering projects. The ideal candidate has over 20 years of airport design experience, a P.Eng designation, and strong project management expertise. This role involves collaborating with clients, providing technical leadership, and mentoring junior teams. Suitable for engineering professionals seeking to impact critical transportation infrastructure positively.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in airport design engineering.
• 10+ years as design lead or project manager.
• Ability to apply Canadian and international airport regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary airport projects.
• Collaborate with clients on project scope and compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality control.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

CAD

Civil 3D

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation

CAPM/PMP designation

Tools

Project management tools

Office productivity software

Job description

Overview

Join AtkinsRéalis' Engineering Services group and become part of a leading airports team delivering innovative planning and engineering solutions for airport and heliport infrastructure. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, this senior role supports complex aviation projects across Canada, combining technical excellence, project leadership, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary environment. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on critical transportation infrastructure while advancing your engineering career.

Your role

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary airport projects as Design Manager, Technical Lead, and/or Engineer of Record.
• Collaborate directly with clients on project scope, schedules, budgets, and contract compliance.
• Lead or contribute to functional planning, preliminary design, detailed design, and construction administration for major airport projects.
• Coordinate and supervise technical inputs across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Support aviation business strategy, practice development, and team collaboration across disciplines.
• Lead or contribute to proposal development and preparation of fee estimates.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians while ensuring quality control and technical excellence.

About You

• Registered or eligible to be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in at least one province in Canada; CAPM/PMP designation is an asset.
• 20+ years of relative experience in airport design engineering (land side, airside or terminal) and 10+ years of experience as a design lead, deputy project manager or project manager.
• Proficiency in project management tools, office productivity software, and familiarity with CAD and Civil 3D environments.
• Aptitude for applying Canadian and international airport regulations and design standards, including TP-312, ICAO, FAA, and NavCanada.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with strong communication, presentation, and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel for short-term assignments within Canada.