Program director Jobs in Oakville, ON

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Project Controls Scheduler Airport to join our team. This position is based on-site, out of Mississauga. 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. This position is for a newly created position.

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversees the submission of project schedules from contractors and consultants, conducting critical reviews to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and logical sequencing.
• Assesses the schedule impact of proposed project or consultancy agreement changes in alignment with contract terms.
• Identifies and addresses potential and actual scheduling conflicts at the project level, collaborating with project delivery teams for resolution.
• Maintains client-level schedules and works closely with program schedulers to align and integrate schedule interfaces into the master program schedule.
• Delivers schedule reporting and critical path analysis in accordance with program reporting requirements.
• Ensures schedule quality assurance through peer reviews.
• Supports the QSRA process, working collaboratively with the Risk Manager and Cost Manager to coordinate inputs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

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

• University Degree in engineering or relevant discipline + 6 years of experience in project scheduling.

Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.

Preferred Requirements:

• Proficient in Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC), with extensive hands-on experience in Primavera P6 for project planning, scheduling, monitoring and controls.
• Significant scheduling experience on large airport projects, relevant to the program scope.
• Skilled in developing and implementing complex Work Breakdown Structures and integrating multiple schedules and work plans.
• Strong communicator with the ability to lead scheduling workshops and planning sessions, including collaboration with contractors.
• Experience working within a contracting organization is an asset.
• Familiar with schedule quality assurance tools such as Acumen Fuse.
• Experienced in conducting Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA).

Additional Information

This position requires work on-site/out of the office 5 days a week.

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 aecom.com.

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, you’ll 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 you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll 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.