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AECOM

Global infrastructure consulting and program management

Project Manager - Design-Build

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeQuébec City, QC, CanadaCA$105k - CA$155k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field, and 6 years of experience managing multiple projects of varying types and complexities for clients in transportation, defense, institutional, and light industrial sectors.
  • Proven experience delivering design-build or alternative-delivery projects.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Canadian government security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design-build and alternative-delivery projects from initial strategy through construction and project closeout.
  • Take full responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety outcomes.
  • Implement project delivery strategies integrating design, construction, and stakeholder requirements.
  • Coordinate with contractors, joint venture partners, consultants, and internal teams to ensure constructability and consistency.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams across architecture, engineering, and project controls.
  • Integrate design development with construction execution.
  • Manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, fee management, and margin optimization.
  • Oversee change management, contract administration, and commercial risk management.
  • Track progress against milestones and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, general contractor estimators, and design managers to develop commercial value-engineering options.
  • Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate technical, commercial, and delivery risks.
  • Ensure compliance with AECOM quality management systems and safe work practices.
  • Lead project reviews and ensure complete, auditable documentation.
  • Serve as the primary client contact, build trusted relationships, and ensure excellent delivery.
  • Coordinate with permitting authorities and regulators.
  • Facilitate effective communication among all project stakeholders.
  • Support business opportunity management strategies, proposals, and client engagement activities.
  • Help strengthen AECOM's design-build presence across Canada.
  • Identify opportunities for repeat work and client growth.

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional designation as an engineer or architect.
  • 10 or more years of progressive project management experience in buildings or infrastructure.
  • Project Management Professional certification; Design-Build Institute of America certification or equivalent is an asset.
  • Strong business acumen and experience in financial management, contract management, and change management.
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams in complex environments.
  • Communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines.

About the Company

AECOM

Global infrastructure consulting and program management

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that provides a wide range of services, including architecture, design, construction management, engineering, environmental services, and program management, to government agencies, private companies, and non-profits. Its work centers on managing and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, from planning and design to construction and operation, with fees tied to the project type and scope. Unlike firms with a narrower focus, AECOM offers end-to-end support across transportation, buildings, cities, and overall infrastructure, combining technical expertise with project oversight and sustainability considerations. The company aims to improve the world by enhancing natural and social systems, promoting equity and inclusion, and driving responsible, lasting outcomes for communities.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1990

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