Highway & Bridge Project Manager

Job Description

AECOM Edmonton is seeking a Highway & Bridge Project Manager to join our growing Transportation team.

This role will support the delivery of municipal, provincial, and federal roadways, highway and bridge projects across Alberta, working closely with multidisciplinary technical teams, clients, and contractors. The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation in civil engineering or technical project delivery, combined with hands-on project management experience in transportation infrastructure.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of highway and bridge projects for municipal, provincial, federal, and other private-sector clients
• Lead project planning, scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management activities
• Coordinate internal design teams, sub-consultants, and external stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery
• Support procurement activities, including preparation and review of proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates
• Monitor project performance, financials, and resourcing to ensure alignment with project objectives and contractual requirements
• Prepare and review project documentation, including reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, and client deliverables
• Facilitate and attend client meetings, progress reviews, and coordination sessions
• Support quality management by ensuring compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and project controls
• Assist with business development efforts and client relationship management as required
• Perform additional duties intended to support professional growth within a transportation project delivery environment
• Undertake proposal preparation efforts and support senior management in business development efforts

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of experience in project management, of bridge, highway projects municipal roadways and/ or general transportation projects
• PEng or PMP

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideally 8+ years demonstrated experience delivering municipal roadway or highway and/or bridge projects
• Experience working on projects for local municipal, provincial, federal, and or private sector clients
• Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in both in-person and virtual team environments
• Experience managing projects through planning, design, and/or construction phases
• Knowledge of local jurisdiction standards, specifications, and project delivery practices
• Experience with consultants, contractors, and public-sector clients
• Familiarity with construction contract administration and change management processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
• Demonstrated experience in leading and support winning proposal efforts

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available now or in the future 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 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.