Project Management Sr Director

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Lead Project Director, Surrey Langley SkyTrain (SLS) to join our Transportation team in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Surrey Langley SkyTrain Project is one of the largest transportation infrastructure investments currently underway in Canada. This role will provide executive leadership, governance, commercial oversight, risk management, and strategic guidance to support successful project delivery and strengthen collaboration among project stakeholders.

Reporting to the Region Business Line Leader, Transportation, the Lead Project Director will work closely with project leadership, senior client representatives, joint venture partners, and executive stakeholders to support project performance, manage risk, facilitate decision-making, and help ensure successful delivery of project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership

• Serve as the senior executive lead supporting AECOM's participation on the Surrey Langley SkyTrain Project.
• Provide visible leadership and executive oversight across project delivery activities.
• Serve as the Project Director and provide leadership to the project team in achieving project objectives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, quality, and delivery excellence.

Program Governance

• Participate in project governance and executive leadership forums.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to project leadership on complex delivery, organizational, commercial, and stakeholder matters.
• Support executive decision-making through timely assessment of project performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project improvement and recovery strategies where required.

Commercial & Risk Management

• Provide executive oversight and guidance related to project risk management and commercial performance.
• Support the identification, assessment, mitigation, and escalation of project risks.
• Monitor project performance and recommend actions to improve outcomes.
• Support contract management activities and resolution of complex commercial issues.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior client representatives, project partners, consultants, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
• Support executive-level communications regarding project performance, challenges, opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate alignment among project stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
• Represent AECOM in executive meetings, workshops, and governance discussions.

Organizational Leadership

• Provide mentorship and support to project leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support workforce planning and organizational capability development.
• Promote collaboration across business lines, technical disciplines, and project teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and delivery excellence programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• Extensive years of professional experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure, program management, or related industries including 6+ years of experience in senior leadership, program leadership, project leadership, or operational leadership roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• 30+ years of professional experience in major infrastructure, transportation, rail, mining, industrial, energy, or capital project environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and complex infrastructure programs.
• Experience providing executive governance, strategic oversight, commercial leadership, or risk management on major capital projects.
• Experience working with multiple project delivery models including Design-Build, EPC, EPCM, Alliance, Progressive Design-Build, or similar collaborative delivery approaches.
• Strong experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and supporting executive-level decision-making.
• Experience providing executive governance or leadership support on major transportation, rail, transit, or infrastructure programs.
• Experience serving in executive leadership, commercial leadership, operational leadership, program sponsor, project sponsor, project director, or governance roles.
• Strong background in commercial management, risk management, project governance, organizational leadership, and business performance improvement.
• Experience managing organizational performance, project recovery initiatives, delivery excellence programs, or operational improvement programs.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and supporting large-scale project organizations.
• Professional designation such as P.Eng., PMP, PgMP, MBA, or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Why Join AECOM

Join a team delivering one of British Columbia's most significant transportation infrastructure projects. This role provides an opportunity to apply extensive leadership, governance, commercial, and risk management expertise while supporting the successful delivery of a transformational transit program that will benefit communities across Metro Vancouver for generations to come.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.