Commissioning Manager - Airport Project

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Commissioning Manager for an airport project, a replacement position based on-site in Mississauga. The role supports the design process and the successful commissioning of assets delivered through the LIFT Program, helping to build an advanced, sustainable and passenger-friendly airport.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the contractor(s) to define the commissioning strategy and plan, and ensure assets are commissioned successfully.
• Support the design process, attend key design reviews, review and assure the contractor's testing and commissioning plan, and oversee the testing and commissioning phase.
• Provide technical guidance and subject-matter expertise to the team as needed.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate commissioning activities.
• Conduct site observation surveys and prepare field reports on project status and compliance with plans and specifications.
• Review, document and improve processes and workflows to remove inefficiencies.
• Provide management and executive-level performance reporting, highlighting key risks and mitigation plans.
• Coach, mentor and support the career development of staff.

Required profile

• University degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial or related engineering, with 4 years of relevant experience, or a diploma/certificate with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: 10 years of professional experience in large infrastructure programs in a commissioning role, including 5 years in a management or leadership position, and aviation experience.
• Demonstrable experience commissioning major capital assets in a live, operational and highly regulated environment, aviation preferred.
• Project management experience covering planning, scheduling, cost and risk management.
• Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and providing strategic-level reporting.

Required skills

• Testing and commissioning of airport infrastructure and facilities: mechanical, MV/LV electrical, plumbing, fire protection and controls systems.
• Design, construction, project management and maintenance of building, mechanical, industrial and utility systems.
• Knowledge of aviation systems such as ALCMS, AGL, CCR, PBB, PMD and BHS is an asset.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (TP312, ICAO, FAA, CSA/OESC) and codes (CSA, CEC, NFPA, ASHRAE).
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills, including use of data analytics.

The position requires on-site work five days a week. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.