Senior Project Manager - Transportation/Transit

City Build Recruitment; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and remote work options

Job summary

City Build Recruitment seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead aviation, transit, and multimodal transportation projects from our Toronto office. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery, coordinating architects, engineers, and consultants to meet schedules and budgets.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in complex design and infrastructure, with strong client leadership and financial management skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in design and infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering transportation-related projects such as aviation or transit infrastructure.
• Familiarity with airport authorities, transit agencies, or regional infrastructure bodies is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, codes, permits, and construction documentation.
• Proven experience in project financial management, strategic planning, and client leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation infrastructure projects from planning through delivery.
• Develop and manage project scope, work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control for project documentation and deliverables.
• Monitor project financial performance and forecast revenue.
• Manage project changes and negotiate solutions with clients when scope adjusts.
• Coordinate with contractors, sub-consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Act as the primary client liaison and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

leadership

client management

financial management

communication

coordination

Education

Architecture/Engineering degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

About the job Senior Project Manager - Transportation/Transit

A global architecture and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex Aviationtransportation infrastructure projects from their Toronto office. The firm works across multiple international markets and brings together multidisciplinary teams of architects and engineers to deliver large-scale infrastructure and civic projects.

This role will focus on the delivery of aviation, transit, and multimodal transportation projects, supporting clients across both the public and private sectors. The successful candidate will oversee project planning, coordination, and execution while ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual commitments.

The position requires a strong leader who can manage complex project teams, maintain client relationships, and oversee project financial performance throughout all phases of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead transportation infrastructure projects from planning through delivery

Develop and manage project scope, work plans, schedules, and budgets

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, and consultants

Oversee quality assurance and quality control for project documentation and deliverables

Monitor project financial performance and forecast revenue

Manage project changes and negotiate solutions with clients when scope adjustments occur

Coordinate with contractors, sub-consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction

Act as the primary client liaison, maintaining strong client relationships

Qualifications

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline

15+ years of professional experience managing complex design and infrastructure projects

Experience delivering transportation-related projects, including aviation or transit infrastructure

Familiarity working with major public agencies such as airport authorities, transit agencies, or regional infrastructure bodies is considered an asset

Strong understanding of building systems, codes, permits, and construction documentation

Proven experience in project financial management, strategic planning, and client leadership

Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills

What the Firm Offers

Opportunity to work on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary international team

Flexible work environment with hybrid and remote work options

Competitive compensation in the range of $120,000 – $170,000 annually