JOB DESCRIPTION

AECOM Canada is hiring a Program Lead, Interim Infrastructure - Airport Project.
We are seeking professionals to join our team to help us build one of the most advanced, sustainable and passenger-friendly airports in the world.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess, at a very minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, architecture or other relevant field of study plus 12 years experience in a program management leadership role
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in large airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs with a focus on terminal delivery greater than CAD $1BN.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional designation in a relevant field considered an asset.
• 15+ years of leadership experience in program management.
• Proven expertise in delivering complex programs through strong program management and technical knowledge.
• Extensive experience in leading teams to successfully execute complex projects and programs.
• Strong technical proficiency across all project phases, including design, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance, with a preference for large-scale programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships and provide strategic-level reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Experienced in collaborative project environments with in-depth knowledge of progressive contracting models such as Progressive Design-Build and Target Price.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to effectively facilitate meetings and workshops involving diverse stakeholder groups.

• Overseeing the delivery of Interim Infrastructure, including the construction of the Interim Terminal and Hard Stands, ensuring alignment with scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk requirements.
• Leading the sub-program team to foster a cohesive and high-performing unit.
• Managing stakeholder relationships—both internal and external—while collaborating closely with the stakeholder relations team.
• Implementing and enforcing the sub-program’s governance and execution plan throughout its lifecycle.
• Providing consolidated performance reports to the Program Director and presenting progress updates in regular forums.
• Ensuring contractor compliance with contractual obligations to achieve successful delivery within defined scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk parameters.
• Identifying, managing, and escalating change decisions while coordinating with PMO Services to streamline the change process.
• Leading monthly sub-program progress reviews and reporting on key performance metrics to the Program Director.
• Identifying resourcing needs and coordinating with PMO Services and Technical Shared Services teams to address them.
• Issuing monthly progress reports and maintaining up-to-date PMIS progress and performance dashboards.
• Collaborating with the Program Director and other Program Leads to support the successful execution of the overall Accelerator Program.