Senior Project Manager, Level II

Greater Toronto Airports Authority; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is seeking a Senior Project Manager II to lead complex design and construction projects at Toronto Pearson. You will manage multidisciplinary teams from concept design through to handover, with project budgets often exceeding multi-million dollars and some beyond $50 million.

This on-site, full-time role reports to the Program Delivery Leadership team. You will drive execution plans, coordinate internal and external resources, and ensure safety,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading design and construction projects in a multi-partner environment.
• Experience in aviation is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project lifecycle from planning to closeout with health, safety, budget, scope, quality, timeliness, sustainability and risk in mind.
• Develop execution plans detailing activities, interfaces, risks, schedules and reporting procedures.
• Direct and coordinate professional and technical staff on a project basis.
• Support clients with business cases, funding approvals, and scope options with cost and schedule estimates.
• Define consultant/contractor scopes of work and ensure complete contracts.
• Develop and monitor financial forecasts and accruals for value of work.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage changes.
• Lead change management processes and secure client approvals for change orders.
• Participate in construction site meetings and ensure contractors meet obligations.
• Evaluate requests and resolve issues within approved scope, time, and budget.
• Ensure site inspections and corrective actions are performed safely and timely.
• Provide coaching and development to project teams for growth.
• Maintain currency on airport design, standards, materials, equipment, and project management.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Construction management

Education

Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Project Management/Business

Project Management Certification

Job description

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Locations

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Toronto, ON L5P1B2, CAN

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO005292

Description

Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now's the time for your career to fly.

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community.
• Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans).
• A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program.

What can you expect from this position?

Reporting to the Program Delivery Leadership team, this position leads the delivery of the assigned projects safely and within scope, schedule and budget. This will include managing, leading, directing and guiding a multi-disciplinary design and construction team including internal and external resources from initial concept design to final handover of completed facilities to operations. Depending on project allocation, typical project budgets will exceed $10 million and may, at the higher end, exceed $50 million. The Senior Project Manager II will drive successful outcomes, influence forward-thinking management decisions and supports the overall success of Toronto Pearson. This is an on-site position that requires full-time availability, five days a week.

As a Senior Project Manager II, you will:

• Lead all aspects of the project’s lifecycle, from planning to closeout, ensuring adherence to the commitments on health and safety, budget, scope, quality, timeliness, sustainability, risk, strategic impact, and project results.
• Establish comprehensive execution plans which outline all proposed project activities, resources, interfaces, risks, schedules, estimates and reporting procedures and priorities for the safe and successful delivery of projects.
• Lead, direct and coordinate the activities of professional and technical staff assigned on a project basis.
• Support clients with the preparation of business cases and funding approval documents through consultations, recommendations, scope alternatives and related cost and schedule estimates.
• Establish requirements for consultant and/or contractor selection, ensuring contracts contain complete scopes of work including all the anticipated services required.
• Develop, monitor and maintain current and accurate financial forecasts and establish accruals for value of work.
• Proactively identify and track project risks, develop mitigation plans, minimize exposure of the organization to risks and non-compliance to policies and regulations.
• Implement change management processes to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders.
• Actively participate in construction site meetings, providing input on interpretation of contract, plans and specifications while ensuring that consultants or contractors fulfill their responsibilities.
• Assess project related requests and resolve them in practical and contractually acceptable terms, respecting approved scope, time, quality and financial considerations.
• Ensure adequate inspection and supervision of all work in progress and take corrective/preventative actions, ensuring that any deficiencies identified are rectified in a safe and timely manner.
• Lead people by providing coaching, guidance and development by providing meaningful feedback for personal and career growth.
• Ensure contractors and project teams are adhering to project specific safety plans and performing obligations in accordance with industry best practice.
• Maintain currency of progress and trends in building and airport design, aerodrome standards, materials, equipment, construction, and project management.

This is the role for you, if you have:

• 8+ years of successful experience leading design and construction projects involving multiple partners. Experience in the aviation industry is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple concurrent complex, high risk and/or multi-year projects from planning to implementation and close out, to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Project Management Certification or Accreditation would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working in a customer centric environment.
• Post-secondary degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.

The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

This position is exempt from Ontario's 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/24.