Senior Highway and Bridge Project Manager

Job Description

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

This role will lead the delivery of complex municipal and provincial 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 senior-level project management experience in transportation infrastructure.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage the delivery of complex highway, bridge, and other transportation projects for municipal, provincial, federal, and private-sector clients
• Provide overall project leadership, including scope definition, work planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and governance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, leading project communications, progress reporting, and issue resolution
• Coordinate and oversee internal design teams, sub-consultants, and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality, on-time project delivery
• Lead procurement activities, including preparation and review of proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, and fee negotiations
• Monitor and manage project financial performance, resourcing, forecasting, and change management in alignment with contractual requirements
• Review and approve key project deliverables, reports, correspondence, and client submissions
• Facilitate and chair client meetings, progress reviews, and coordination sessions
• Ensure quality management by enforcing compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and project controls
• Contribute and lead business development activities, client relationship management, and strategic growth initiatives
• Mentor and support the development of junior project managers and technical staff in conjunction with senior management
• Perform additional duties intended to support leadership growth within a transportation project delivery environment

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Finance with a minimum of 8 years of total experience in project management
• PEng or PMP or CPA

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering highway and/or bridge projects in Alberta
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects for local municipal and provincial clients.
• Strong understanding of project governance, financial controls, and risk management
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in both in-person and virtual environments
• Experience managing projects through planning, design, and/or construction phases
• Strong knowledge of Transportation & Economics Corridor standards, specifications, and delivery models
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, and public-sector clients
• Familiarity with construction contract administration, claims, and change management processes
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
• Experience mentoring project managers or leading project teams
• Demonstrated experience in leading winning proposal efforts

Additional Information

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

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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.