Senior Project Manager – Airport Project

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Mississauga, focusing on greenhouse gas-related aviation projects. The role requires 8+ years in project management, preferably within large international airport projects. Responsibilities include delivering projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The compensation is between CAD 144,000 to CAD 174,000 per year, and AECOM provides comprehensive employee benefits, from medical to retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in project/program management.
• Experience working on large airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GHG and Priority Projects in line with requirements.
• Collaborate with Senior Project Managers and Construction Managers.
• Engage with stakeholders to secure necessary approvals.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical proficiency in project phases

Education

University Degree

Job description

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager with experience delivering greenhouse gas (GHG)/Net‑zero related projects specifically in aviation.

Six positions will support various aviation-related projects including: Existing Terminal Revitalization, Airfield Electrical Works, Airfield Civil Works, Interim Terminal, Revitalization-Parking, and GHG and Priority initiatives.

Major Responsibilities

• Delivery of GHG and Priority Projects in line with scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk requirements.
• Brings specialist expertise in project management to support program objectives.
• Collaborates closely with Senior Project Managers and Construction Managers to assist the Program Lead.
• Supports the Program Lead in managing contractor performance and escalating critical decisions when required.
• Engages with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate consultations and secure necessary approvals.
• Coordinates with contractors to obtain required permits, consents, and approvals, and to manage site logistics.
• Oversees project delivery, ensuring alignment with defined scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and risk parameters.
• Ensures effective implementation of change control procedures and escalates key decisions as appropriate.
• Partners with the broader program team to coordinate reviews, inspections, and approvals across design, health and safety, quality, environmental, and security domains.
• Contributes to procurement planning and supports contract management in collaboration with the wider team.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• University Degree + 8 years of relevant experience in project/program management, including experience working on large airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs.

Preferred Requirements

• A professional designation in a relevant field is considered an asset.
• Professional experience in large international airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs with a focus delivering projects and an assortment of minor works.
• Typically possesses a minimum of 15 years of experience in project and/or program management.
• At least 5 years of experience working on large international airport projects or comparable infrastructure programs.
• Proven expertise in project management and/or relevant technical disciplines for the successful delivery of complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams to deliver complex projects and programs.
• Strong technical proficiency across all project phases, including design, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance—ideally within large-scale programs or projects.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and deliver effective reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to lead meetings and facilitate workshops with diverse stakeholder groups.

Additional Information

Position is based on-site in Mississauga, requiring five days per week at client office.

Compensation is CAD 144,000 to CAD 174,000 per year, based on education, qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet diverse employee needs, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.