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Job DescriptionShape Cities. Shape Communities. Shape the Future.
At AECOM Buildings + Places, we plan, design and deliver impactful public realm and social infrastructure projects across Canada. Our Calgary studio is seeking a Project Manager III – Social Infrastructure to support a range of landscape architecture, urban design, planning, architecture and civic infrastructure projects across our Social Infrastructure market sector.
This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated, emerging project manager who is ready to take on more responsibility, develop their skills, and work with transdisciplinary teams on meaningful community‑shaping projects.
Why Join Us?
Grow Your Career:
As a Project Manager III, you will coordinate and deliver small‑to‑medium scale public realm projects with support from senior staff. You will gain exposure to a variety of project types, including:
- Streetscapes & municipal public realm
- Civic and institutional buildings
- First Nations buildings and infrastructure
- Ecological restoration & green infrastructure
Coordinate and Collaborate Across Disciplines:
You will work closely collaborating and coordinating the work of landscape architects, urban designers, engineers, planners, architects, and other specialists across Canada.
You will take ownership of portions of scope, schedule, budget, and coordination tasks while receiving guidance from senior Project Leads and Practice Leads.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:
- Support project delivery from proposal development, through planning and design and into construction with guidance from senior project managers.
- Assist with proposal development, including developing workplans, schedules, fee estimates and coordinating inputs from other disciplines.
- Prepare project documentation, including schedules, task assignments, meeting minutes, reports, and design coordination packages.
- Contribute to client communications, stakeholder engagement activities, and presentations.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, and internal resources.
- Monitor and report scope, budget, and schedule for assigned work packages, escalating risks appropriately.
- Support quality assurance by upholding AECOM’s quality standards and ensuring technical leads have reviewed deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
- Promote sustainable and resilient design principles across public realm work.
What We’re Looking For
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate work across teams and disciplines.
- Experience supporting team members and contributing to a positive studio culture.
Project Management:
- Experience delivering complex building and infrastructure projects related to our current portfolio.
- Understanding and demonstrated application of PM fundamentals: work planning, risk tracking, cost control, and documentation.
- PMP certification considered an asset (not required).
Education:
- Degree or diploma in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Design, or a related field.
- Certifications and training in Project Management
Technical Skills:
- Experience preparing design reports, drawings, specs, cost estimates, and tender packages.
- Proficiency with tools such MS Office and others such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design or visualization software are considered an asset
Professional Registration:
- Technical professional registration is not required for this role.
- If a candidate is pursuing or wishes to pursue technical professional registration they would likely be supported in this endeavor.
What We Offer at AECOM
A high-performing office culture that emphasizes work-life balance while maintaining high standards of quality.
Competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and dental benefits.
A hybrid office environment, with core “collaboration days” are spent working as a team in our studio.
Intentional career development with a focus on the future; access to AECOM University, our comprehensive training platform, and corporate support for professional dues and development.
National + global exposure – opportunities to collaborate with clients and staff across Canada and the globe.
- Travel to nearby cities may be required
- Company paid relocation is not available for this position
- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position
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 2024. 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.
