Senior Project Manager, Rail Signals & Communications

Job DescriptionAECOM is currently seeking a Rail Signal Project Manager Senior Project Manager, Rail Signals & Communications to join our multidisciplinary Canadian Signals & Communications team and work on delivering an existing and future portfolio of projects. As part of the largest Rail & Transit team in Canada, AECOM offers highly flexible work arrangements and the ability to grow your career in multiple directions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Lead project pursuits and prepare proposals.Participate in business development by establishing long lasting relationships with clients during project execution and attracting new clients.Plan and manage each stage of a project to ensure that all contractual commitments are met on time and within budget.Identify the necessary resources required for the execution of Signals and Communications projects in the Rail &Transit sector from inception to completion.Develop project scope, identify deliverables, and prepare work plans, schedules and budgets for all project stages while performing monitoring and control for the duration of the project.Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and change management with the goal of producing functionally and financially viable projects that will be completed on time within the authorized budget and to the required quality.Lead project controls staff, project coordinators, as well as overall project team by interfacing with sub-discipline leads.Lead and attend regular coordination meetings internal to the project team as well as client facing meetings.Maintain a good understanding of the project scope in order to identify scope creep and initiate the change management process.When scope changes occur, negotiate solutions to ensure outcomes meet client expectations and contractual obligations.Ensure timely internal and external communication throughout all project phases, develop and maintain meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.Comply with the AECOM Quality Management System methodology and project management process.Participate in monthly project reviews to review project status, budget, work plan, schedule and risksConduct progress meetings to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns with various key stakeholders.Ensure that all project close-out documents are submitted and forwarded to appropriate parties upon completion of the project.Act as a mentor to junior project management and controls professionals.Enroll and obtain the MAP (Managing AECOM Projects) Certification. QualificationsMinimum Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (electrical, electronics, software engineering, etc.) + 6 years of relevant experience in the project management in rail for signals OR Technical Diploma + 8 years of experience in the project management in rail and/or  signalsDriver’s License Preferred Qualifications:8 years or more of relevant experience in public rail and transit.Professional Engineer designationPMP certificationKnown to public transit clients in BC and Alberta, Ontario (i.e. TransLink, BCRTC, TI Corp, MoTI, City of Edmonton, City of Calgary, Metrolinx, and others)Strong technical knowledge and experience for at least one of the following sub-disciplines and familiarity with the other:LRT and Freight railSignalling & Train Control (CBTC, ATC, ATO, ATP, PTC, fixed block, level-crossings, OCC workstations and software, interface to OCC video wall, and others)Experience in State of Good Repair projects.Proven experience managing multiple projects of various types and complexities.Familiar with other design disciplines typically requiring coordination with Signal design such as Architectural, Structural, Civil, Electrical, System and Mechanical.Able to work with minimum supervision.Excellent communication, organizational and team skills.Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.Able to multitask due to concurrent projects.Additional InformationAbout AECOMAECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.