Primary Location: CA - Markham, ON - 105 Commerce Vall
Compensation: CAD - CAD - yearly
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description AECOM is seeking a results-driven Senior Design-Build Project Manager to join our Buildings + Places team.
In this role, you will lead the delivery of complex, high-profile projects using Design-Build and alternative delivery models, including Progressive or Modified Design-Build, Alliance, and Integrated Project Delivery. You will be embedded within high-performing, multidisciplinary teams acting as the single point of accountability for project delivery, integrating design and construction to achieve exceptional outcomes. This is a newly created position.
You will play a critical leadership role, shaping project execution, driving commercial value engineering strategies,



building lasting GC and client relationships while delivering impactful infrastructure and building projects across Canada.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Design-Build leader looking to take ownership of major projects and contribute to the continued growth of AECOM’s presence in the delivery of alternative delivery projects.
Why AECOM? Shape Communities: Deliver landmark projects that define the future of our communities
Lead with Impact: Take ownership of complex Design-Build and alternative delivery projects and drive meaningful outcomes
Accelerate Your Career: Access structured leadership development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities
Work with Industry Leaders: Collaborate with top-tier architects, engineers, and project leaders
Flexible & Supportive Environment: Competitive compensation, hybrid work model, and comprehensive benefits
Global Impact: Be part of a world-class team delivering complex infrastructure solutions at scale
What You Will Do You will lead the full project lifecycle with a strong focus on integration, execution, and performance:
Lead Design-Build and alternative delivery projects from early strategy through construction and close-out
Act as the single point of accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety outcomes
Drive project execution strategies that integrate design, construction, and stakeholder requirements




Design-Build Integration & Coordination Partner with Design Build contractors, joint venture partners, consultants, and internal teams to ensure constructability and alignment
Lead multidisciplinary teams across architecture, engineering, and project controls
Ensure seamless integration between design development and construction execution
Project Controls & Commercial Performance Manage project financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, fee management, and margin optimization
Oversee change management, contract administration, and commercial risk management
Monitor progress against key milestones and implement corrective actions as required
Collaborate with stakeholders, GC estimators and design managers to deliver on commercial value engineering options
Risk, Quality & Safety Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks (technical, commercial, and delivery)
Ensure compliance with AECOM’s quality management systems and secure work practices
Lead project reviews and ensure audit-defensible documentation
Client & Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary client interface, building trusted relationships and ensuring delivery excellence
Lead coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), permitting bodies, and regulatory stakeholders
Facilitate effective communication across all project stakeholders
Business Development & Growth Support capture strategies, proposals, and client engagement activities
Contribute to strengthening AECOM’s Design-Build presence across Canada
Identify opportunities for repeat work and client expansion
Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field + 8(eight)years of experience managing m

📌 Project manager (Markham)
🏢 AECO
📍 Markham