Posted 10 days ago
Senior Project Manager
@ Jacobs
Toronto, Ontario
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Overview
Jacobs is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead a major airport expansion program in Toronto, covering planning through commissioning and transition to operations within a live airport. The role owns scope, schedule, budget, risk and stakeholder management and mentors multidisciplinary teams. The posting states a salary of $230,000 to $280,000 and that onsite staff must attend a Jacobs workplace full time.
Responsibilities:
- Lead complex airport terminal and processor projects from concept to handover
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality and safety
- Coordinate planners, designers, engineers, contractors and operators
- Report project performance and forecasts to executives
- Mentor project team members
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or project management
- 15+ years of project management experience
- 5+ years on large international airport or infrastructure projects
- Delivered projects valued at $100M+
- PMP or P.Eng. is an asset
Tools & skills
LeadershipProcurementStakeholder managementDecision makingReportingForecastingCollaborationProcess improvementConstruction managementProject managementRisk managementCommunication skillsNegotiationPMP
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PMP, P.Eng. |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management |
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Jacobs
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
Job description
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Jacobs is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (SPM) to support the delivery of a major airport expansion program in Toronto, Canada. This role will lead the planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness of complex terminal and processor infrastructure projects within a live operating airport environment.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor and owner's representative, providing leadership across multidisciplinary teams while managing project scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, safety, stakeholder relationships, and operational interfaces. This role requires a highly collaborative leader capable of driving project outcomes while balancing the needs of airport operations, passengers, airlines, regulators, and delivery partners.
Key Responsibilities
230,000.00
Posted Salary Range Upper
280,000.00
The base salary range for this position is $230,000.00 to $280,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
At Jacobs, we use AI-driven recruitment to match top talent with opportunity—however, human connection and fairness remain at the heart of every hiring decision.
Jacobs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please select here.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
Your impact
Jacobs is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (SPM) to support the delivery of a major airport expansion program in Toronto, Canada. This role will lead the planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness of complex terminal and processor infrastructure projects within a live operating airport environment.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor and owner's representative, providing leadership across multidisciplinary teams while managing project scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, safety, stakeholder relationships, and operational interfaces. This role requires a highly collaborative leader capable of driving project outcomes while balancing the needs of airport operations, passengers, airlines, regulators, and delivery partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of complex airport terminal, processor, and passenger experience projects from concept development through handover and operational readiness.
- Manage all aspects of project execution including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, safety, procurement, and stakeholder management.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of planners, designers, engineers, contractors, operators, and consultants.
- Develop and implement project delivery strategies, phasing plans, and construction sequencing approaches within an active airport environment.
- Facilitate decision-making and resolution of project issues through structured governance and stakeholder engagement.
- Monitor project performance and provide executive-level reporting, forecasting, and recommendations.
- Coordinate design reviews and ensure alignment with operational, regulatory, and technical requirements.
- Support construction, commissioning, activation, and transition-to-operations activities.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with airport operations, airlines, government agencies, regulatory authorities, and project partners.
- Mentor and support project team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of project management experience, including delivery of large and complex infrastructure programs.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in large international airport projects or equivalent infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects valued at $100M+ through planning, design, procurement, construction, and handover phases.
- Strong understanding of project controls, contract administration, procurement, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and governance processes.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities in a complex delivery environment.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- PMP, P.Eng., or equivalent professional designation is considered an asset.
- Airport terminal expansion and redevelopment projects.
- Passenger processing facilities and terminal infrastructure.
- Aviation, transportation, transit, or other major public infrastructure programs.
- Brownfield construction and delivery within operational environments.
- Commissioning, activation, and operational readiness planning.
230,000.00
Posted Salary Range Upper
280,000.00
The base salary range for this position is $230,000.00 to $280,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
At Jacobs, we use AI-driven recruitment to match top talent with opportunity—however, human connection and fairness remain at the heart of every hiring decision.
Jacobs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please select here.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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