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Project Manager AECOM Toronto

  • Full Time
  • Toronto

Website AECOM

Your Mission: Deliver Sustainable Legacies

As a Senior Environmental Project Manager at AECOM, you will lead and deliver complex, multidisciplinary environmental projects for major infrastructure, energy, and development clients. You are the strategic leader and primary point of accountability, responsible for managing the triple constraints of scope, schedule, and budget while upholding the highest standards of technical quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Your projects will directly contribute to environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and the sustainable development of communities and economies.

You will manage a team of specialists, serve as the key client interface, and navigate the intricate technical and regulatory challenges inherent in large-scale projects. This role requires a blend of deep technical environmental expertise, commercial acumen, and exceptional leadership skills to guide projects from proposal through to successful completion.

Core Responsibilities & Deliverables

1. Project Leadership & Delivery

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale environmental projects, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), contaminated land remediation, permitting, compliance audits, and sustainability strategy projects.

  • Develop and manage project execution plans, defining scope, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and risk management strategies.

  • Ensure all project work is conducted in accordance with AECOM’s quality and safety management systems and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., federal, state/provincial, and local regulations).

  • Serve as the primary technical and managerial point of contact for the client, building trusted relationships and ensuring clear communication.

2. Financial & Commercial Management

  • Hold full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for your project portfolio, managing budgets typically ranging from $500K to $5M+.

  • Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and change orders.

  • Monitor project financial performance, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions to ensure profitability targets are met.

  • Manage subcontractors and vendor agreements.

3. Technical Excellence & Team Management

  • Provide technical direction and review for project teams, ensuring methodologies are sound and deliverables meet client and regulatory standards.

  • Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

  • Coordinate the work of multidisciplinary teams (e.g., ecologists, hydrogeologists, engineers, planners).

  • Author and review key technical reports and permit applications.

4. Business Development & Client Strategy

  • Identify and pursue new project opportunities with existing and new clients.

  • Contribute to the development of winning proposals and participate in client presentations and interviews.

  • Contribute to AECOM’s thought leadership in environmental services through presentations, papers, or participation in professional associations.

  • Actively maintain and grow your professional network.

The Ideal Candidate: Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Ecology, or a related scientific field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

  • Professional Certification: Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng/P.E.), Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo/P.G.), or equivalent home-country chartered status is highly preferred.

  • Experience:

    • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting or a related industry.

    • Minimum of 5 years in a project management role, with demonstrated success in managing the full project lifecycle for environmental assessment or remediation projects.

    • Proven experience managing project financials, budgets, and teams.

  • Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge in one or more core areas:

    • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for linear infrastructure, energy, or mining.

    • Contaminated Site Investigation & Remediation (Phase I/II/III ESAs, RBP, risk assessment).

    • Environmental Permitting & Compliance (CWA, NEPA, CEAA, etc.).

  • Skills:

    • Expertise with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) and financial tools.

    • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for client and regulatory engagement.

    • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Highly Valued Attributes

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

  • Experience working in multiple countries or jurisdictions.

  • Fluency in a second language relevant to a key office hub.

  • Established client relationships in a key market sector (transportation, oil & gas, mining, renewables).

  • Experience with digital tools for environmental data management and visualization.

Why Build a Career at AECOM?

Impact & Growth

  • Legacy Projects: Work on some of the world’s most significant and challenging infrastructure and environmental programs.

  • Global Mobility: Pursue opportunities across our vast international network of offices and projects.

  • Career Pathways: Clear progression to Technical Director, Program Manager, or Business Line Leader roles.

  • Industry Leadership: Be part of a firm consistently ranked #1 in environmental services globally.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and location, with annual performance bonus.

  • Full visa sponsorship and relocation assistance for international moves.

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, and retirement savings plan with company match.

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

  • Generous paid time off and flexible holiday policy.

  • Hybrid work model supporting work-life balance.

Culture & Support

  • Freedom to Grow with a culture that encourages innovation and personal development.

  • Inclusion & Diversity is a core value, with a truly global and multicultural workforce.

  • Dedicated support from technical networks, project management community of practice, and business development teams.

  • Commitment to Sustainability in our projects and our own operations.

Application & Hiring Process

How to Apply

  1. Prepare Your Application: Tailor your resume to highlight your project management experience, technical expertise, and quantifiable achievements (project value, team size, client satisfaction).

  2. Submit Online: Apply via the AECOM Careers portal, selecting your preferred office location(s). You may apply to multiple locations.

  3. Initial Screening: Applications are reviewed by regional talent acquisition and hiring managers. Candidates who best match the requirements will be contacted within 10-14 business days.

  4. Interview Process: A multi-stage process typically includes:

    • Recruiter Screen (30 minutes)

    • Hiring Manager Interview (60 minutes – technical & behavioral)

    • Panel Interview / Case Study (90 minutes – with senior PMs/Directors)

    • Final Discussion with Regional Director (30 minutes)

  5. Offer & Onboarding: A formal offer is extended. For candidates requiring relocation, our Global Mobility team will guide you through the visa and relocation process. A comprehensive onboarding program will integrate you into AECOM.

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