Job Summary
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – over 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
AECOM Buildings + Places Canada is seeking a Project Manager with experience and interest working within the Public Safety or Logistics Market Sectors to join our Kitchener-based Project Delivery team. We are looking for an individual that will strive to deliver high quality and innovative projects. Someone that will enjoy working within a multi-disciplined team that is comprised of talented and dynamic professionals located across Canada.
Job Summary:
We are searching for an enthusiastic person who is creative and enjoys working within a strong talented inhouse multi-disciplinary Team that encompasses Architectural, urban planning and multiple engineering disciplines. This individual may be a licensed Architect or Engineer and/or be PMP accredited.
This position has significant expected opportunities for advancement and professional growth within the AECOM organization. The position offers a chance to be at the forefront of exciting endeavours that strive for excellence in design and embraces sustainability. You will have an opportunity to collaborate and exchange ideas with global experts working on projects spanning multiple sectors with a focus on Public Safety or Logistics to start.
The job incumbent will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination and control of several projects from inception to completion, with the goal of producing functionally and financially viable projects that will be completed on time within authorized cost and to the required quality. Managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and change management while building strong client relationships is key.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – over 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
AECOM Buildings + Places Canada is seeking a Project Manager with experience and interest working within the Public Safety or Logistics Market Sectors to join our Kitchener-based Project Delivery team. We are looking for an individual that will strive to deliver high quality and innovative projects. Someone that will enjoy working within a multi-disciplined team that is comprised of talented and dynamic professionals located across Canada.
Job Summary:
We are searching for an enthusiastic person who is creative and enjoys working within a strong talented inhouse multi-disciplinary Team that encompasses Architectural, urban planning and multiple engineering disciplines. This individual may be a licensed Architect or Engineer and/or be PMP accredited.
This position has significant expected opportunities for advancement and professional growth within the AECOM organization. The position offers a chance to be at the forefront of exciting endeavours that strive for excellence in design and embraces sustainability. You will have an opportunity to collaborate and exchange ideas with global experts working on projects spanning multiple sectors with a focus on Public Safety or Logistics to start.
The job incumbent will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination and control of several projects from inception to completion, with the goal of producing functionally and financially viable projects that will be completed on time within authorized cost and to the required quality. Managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and change management while building strong client relationships is key.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Perform as a Project Manager
- Write and coordinate winning proposals, attract new clients and retain current clients as required
- At a project level, provide clear guidance to designers and technical staff to meet client objectives
- Manage financial and cost control aspects of projects
- Meet with clients to review project requirements
- Manage a project team to produce fully coordinated working drawings and project specifications
- Collaborate with management on preparation of project proposals
- Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing with project team and clients
- Preparation of design and contract documents, document checking, conduct construction review and contract administration throughout the duration of a project
- Communicate with construction team to provide information and help resolve problems
- Responsible for overseeing several active projects and be part of our marketing team in sourcing new work
- Client communication, internal project team communication, consultant coordination, design development, drawing review and contract administration
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering or graduate of a college project management program.
- No less than four (4) years relevant work experience managing multiple projects of various types and complexities for commercial clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience leading a team thorough all phases of a project
- Architectural or Engineering Designation
- PMP accreditation
- Ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously
- Broad skills in all phases of project delivery an asset
- Technical knowledge of building construction and the Ontario Building Code
- Familiar with construction administration protocols
- Business acumen
- Ability to work within a team environment, ability to co-ordinate with a multi-disciplinary in-house consultant team
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
- Ability to multi-task combined with strong attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
- High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
- Strong, hands-on technical knowledge, document review, consultant coordination and experience in field review and contract administration
- Dedicated, with an all-hands-on-deck attitude towards completing the work efficiently and accurately
Additional Information:
- AECOM offers AECOM University, an opportunity for structured or individual learning to support career development, staff interests and aspirations. AECOM University offers learning across hundreds of topics and disciplines that combined with our mentoring program will offer individuals across all experience levels a chance to fine tune existing skills or pick up new talents to advance their careers.
- We believe AECOM offers a strong benefit package that positively focus’ on staff and family well-being and supports a balanced work/life.
- AECOM encourages, but does not require, its employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. However, this position may require work on a project or a work site, which requires workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required.
What we offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.