Senior Project Manager, Airport

AECO; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 144,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Airport to join our Mississauga team on-site. You will lead complex airport programs, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk, and drive procurement and contract activities.

You will mentor staff and collaborate with a broad program team to ensure compliance, approvals, and successful delivery of critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field and at least 6 years of project/program management experience, including large airport projects.
• Experience delivering complex airport or infrastructure programs.
• Typically 10+ years total PM experience preferred.
• Experience managing teams and stakeholders to deliver projects.
• Strong capability across design, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Lead and coordinate with Senior PMs and Construction Managers.
• Coordinate permits, approvals, and site logistics with the contractor.
• Oversee delivery of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
• Coordinate change control processes and escalation.
• Collaborate with program teams for reviews, inspections, and approvals.
• Lead procurement and contract management activities.
• Coach and mentor staff career development.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Change control

Risk management

Education

University degree

Job description

• Primary Location: CA - Mississauga, ON - 5090 Explorer
• Compensation: CAD 144000 - CAD 174000 - yearly

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOMis seeking aSenior Project Manager, Airportto join our team.This position is based on-site, out ofMississauga.

This position is based on-site, out ofMississauga.We are seeking professionals to join our team to help us build one of the most advanced, sustainable and passenger-friendly airports in the world.

Major Responsibilities

To perform this role successfully, the individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Works collaboratively alongside the other Senior Project Managers and Construction Managers to support the Program Lead.
Works with the Program Lead to manage the performance of the contractor and to escape the necessary decisions.

Interfaces with various internal and external stakeholder groups to align the necessary consultations and approvals.

Works with the contractor to coordinate the required permits, approvals, and consents as well as to coordinate site logistics.

Oversees the delivery of the works in line with scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk requirements.

Coordinates the effective application of change control procedures and escalates decisions as required.

Works collaboratively with the wider program team to coordinate reviews, inspections, and approvals incl. design, health and safety, quality, environmental, security, etc.

Works collaboratively with the wider team to coordinate procurement activities and contract management activities.

Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of staff.

Qualifications

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess, at a very minimum:

• University Degree + 6years of relevant experience in project / program management, including experience working on large airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs.

Preferred Requirement:

Typically, a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in project / program management.

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in large international airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs.

Demonstrated expertise in project management and / or applicable technical areas to deliver complex projects. Demonstrated experience in managing teams to deliver complex projects and programs.

Strong technical capability in all project phases, including design, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance preferably large program/projects.

Demonstrable experience in managing stakeholder relationships and providing reporting to enable effective decision making.

Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills including the ability to facilitate meetings / workshops with groups of stakeholders.

Recognized degree and professional designation in a relevant field considered an asset.

Additional Information

This position requires working on-site at client's office, five days per week.

This is a newly created position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.