Senior Project Manager, Rail Signals & Communications

AECOM; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Rail Signals & Communications in Canada. The role leads outcomes across the project lifecycle, guiding scope, schedule and budget while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and client stakeholders.

You will drive proposals, manage risk, ensure quality and foster long-term client relationships, with hybrid work options and opportunities for growth within Canada’s transportation sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline with 6 years of rail project management experience OR a Technical Diploma with 8 years of rail/signals experience.
• Professional Engineer designation and PMP certification are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of LRT, CBTC, ATC, ATO, ATP, PTC and related rail signaling technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead project pursuits and proposals.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety for Signals & Communications projects in Rail & Transit.
• Coordinate with sub-discipline leads and client representatives; conduct regular project reviews and meetings.
• Mentor junior project management staff and support MAP Certification enrollment.

Skills

Project management

Rail signaling

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical/electronics/software)

Technical Diploma + 8 years rail experience

Job description

Company Description

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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

AECOM is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager, Rail Signals & Communications to join our multidisciplinary Canadian Signals & Communications team and work on delivering an existing and future portfolio of projects. As part of the largest Rail & Transit team in Canada, AECOM offers highly flexible work arrangements and the ability to grow your career in multiple directions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead project pursuits and prepare proposals.
• Participate in business development by establishing long lasting relationships with clients during project execution and attracting new clients.
• Plan and manage each stage of a project to ensure that all contractual commitments are met on time and within budget.
• Identify the necessary resources required for the execution of Signals and Communications projects in the Rail &Transit sector from inception to completion.
• Develop project scope, identify deliverables, and prepare work plans, schedules and budgets for all project stages while performing monitoring and control for the duration of the project.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and change management with the goal of producing functionally and financially viable projects that will be completed on time within the authorized budget and to the required quality.
• Lead project controls staff, project coordinators, as well as overall project team by interfacing with sub-discipline leads.
• Lead and attend regular coordination meetings internal to the project team as well as client facing meetings.
• Maintain a good understanding of the project scope in order to identify scope creep and initiate the change management process.
• When scope changes occur, negotiate solutions to ensure outcomes meet client expectations and contractual obligations.
• Ensure timely internal and external communication throughout all project phases, develop and maintain meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Comply with the AECOM Quality Management System methodology and project management process.
• Participate in monthly project reviews to review project status, budget, work plan, schedule and risks
• Conduct progress meetings to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns with various key stakeholders.
• Ensure that all project close-out documents are submitted and forwarded to appropriate parties upon completion of the project.
• Act as a mentor to junior project management and controls professionals.
• Enroll and obtain the MAP (Managing AECOM Projects) Certification.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (electrical, electronics, software engineering, etc.) + 6 years of relevant experience in the project management in rail for signals OR Technical Diploma + 8 years of experience in the project management in rail and/or signals
• Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years or more of relevant experience in public rail and transit.
• Professional Engineer designation
• PMP certification
• Known to public transit clients in BC and Alberta, Ontario (i.e. TransLink, BCRTC, TI Corp, MoTI, City of Edmonton, City of Calgary, Metrolinx, and others)
• Strong technical knowledge and experience for at least one of the following sub-disciplines and familiarity with the other:LRT and Freight railSignalling & Train Control (CBTC, ATC, ATO, ATP, PTC, fixed block, level-crossings, OCC workstations and software, interface to OCC video wall, and others)
• Experience in State of Good Repair projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects of various types and complexities.
• Familiar with other design disciplines typically requiring coordination with Signal design such as Architectural, Structural, Civil, Electrical, System and Mechanical.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication, organizational and team skills.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Able to multitask due to concurrent projects.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position
• This is a newly created role

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.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $140000 to $190000.

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.

ReqID: J10160429

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: CAD 140000 - CAD 190000 - yearly