Construction Project Manager Highways

AECOM is actively seeking a creative highly talented Construction Project Manager Highways to join our Transportation team in Mississauga ON.

The successful candidate will provide leadership in the delivery of highway and transportation infrastructure construction projects overseeing all aspects of project execution from pre-construction planning through construction and project closeout. This position requires strong project management contract administration client management and leadership skills while ensuring projects are delivered safely on schedule within budget and to AECOMs quality standards.

 This is a newly created role.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Provide overall project management and leadership for highway and transportation infrastructure construction projects.
• Manage projects through all phases including pre-construction planning budgeting scheduling procurement construction commissioning turnover and contract closeout.
• Establish project-specific objectives execution strategies and management plans.
• Serve as the primary liaison between AECOM clients contractors regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and provide direction guidance and mentorship to project staff construction managers inspectors and technical professionals.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered in accordance with approved design documents contract requirements project schedules budgets quality standards and applicable regulations.
• Oversee construction contract administration including change management claims review progress monitoring payment certifications risk management and dispute resolution.
• Monitor project scope schedule cost quality safety and overall project performance while identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Coordinate with design teams to resolve technical issues and support constructability reviews throughout project delivery.
• Prepare and review project schedules cost forecasts progress reports and other project documentation.
• Support business development activities including client relationship management proposal preparation and pursuit planning.
• Manage project financial performance including budgets forecasting invoicing profitability and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with AECOM quality management procedures health and safety requirements and client standards.
• Foster strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business and project growth.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline plus 10 years of relevant experience managing highway roadway bridge or other transportation infrastructure construction projects or Technical Diploma 12 years of equivalent experience or High school plus 14 years of relevant experience managing highway roadway bridge or other transportation infrastructure construction projects.
• 2 years of leadership
• OACETT and/or Professional Engineer (.) designation and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction contracts and multidisciplinary transportation infrastructure projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years experience is ideal
• Experience delivering major municipal provincial or transportation infrastructure construction projects in a consulting or owners representative environment.
• Experience administering construction contracts for MTO municipal or other public-sector transportation projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction management contract administration scheduling cost control quality management and risk management principles.
• Experience with Design-Bid-Build Design-Build Progressive Design-Build and P3 project delivery models.
• Working knowledge of MTO standards TAC guidelines OPSS OPSD and applicable transportation design and construction standards.
• Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary project teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent leadership communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial management experience including project forecasting budgeting invoicing and profitability management.
• Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Additional Information :

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

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.

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 . 

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time