Project Manager, Signals & Communications Rail & Transit

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a Project Manager – Signals & Communications to join our growing Rail & Transit team in Ontario. This is a key leadership role responsible for the successful delivery of signals and communications projects across a wide portfolio of transit programs in the region. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in railway systems along with proven project management capabilities in complex transportation environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the delivery of signals and communications projects from inception through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal writing, pricing strategies, and client engagement, particularly with major public transit agencies in Ontario.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and work plans for signals and communications systems including Conventional signalling, ATC, CBTC, interlockings, fibre optics, public address, CCTV, and related rail communications infrastructure.
• Identify and coordinate required resources to deliver transit systems projects efficiently and effectively.
• Oversee project delivery teams, including technical specialists, coordinators, and subconsultants, while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Interface with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary internal teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Monitor project performance, proactively manage risks, and apply effective change control and quality assurance practices.
• Facilitate and lead regular progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely communication across all project phases.
• Comply with AECOM’s Quality Management System and obtain MAP (Managing AECOM Projects) certification if not already held.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members in project delivery and systems engineering.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• This role is based on-site
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a relevant technical field.(Preferred but not required)
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the delivery of signals and communications systems for rail and transit.
• PEng eligibility in 12 months and/ or PMP
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of progressive experience managing public transit signals and communications projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Strong technical knowledge in signal systems (e.g., interlockings, CBTC, ATP, ATO, level crossings) and communications systems (e.g., fibre, CCTV, PA, SCADA, radio, network infrastructure).
• Experience working with major public transit agencies in Ontario (e.g., Metrolinx, TTC) or other Canadian jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary coordination across civil, structural, and electrical engineering.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles, RAMS, and Safety Assurance.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Join us in shaping the future of sustainable transit infrastructure in Ontario.

Additional Information

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

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