Urbanism + Planning Portfolio Manager

About the role

AECOM is looking for an Urbanism + Planning (U+P) Portfolio Manager in Winnipeg to oversee a portfolio of planning, urban design, policy, engagement and community development projects. This newly created role covers portfolio performance, resource planning, financial oversight and mentoring of urban planning and urban design colleagues. It is a full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Lead portfolio delivery across social infrastructure, public realm, transit-oriented development, community facilities, parks, campus planning and other city-building initiatives.
• Champion the growing U+P team, collaborating with professionals at all career stages and drawing on expertise across Canada.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams (planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, engagement, ESG, project management) to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Engage clients, stakeholders, Indigenous communities and public-sector partners to build long-term relationships.
• Lead winning pursuits and proposals by developing client-focused strategies, project approaches and delivery plans.
• Oversee project plans, schedules, budgets, risk management and quality processes, and mentor colleagues.

Required profile

• BA/BS degree plus eight years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience and/or education.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing staff and mentoring professionals.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience delivering complex planning, urban design, policy, engagement or community development projects, including budgets, schedules, risk management and resource planning in a consulting or public-sector setting.
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP/MCIP) or eligible for registration; equivalent credentials in a related discipline may be considered.
• Experience managing project and portfolio financial performance, including forecasting, utilization, profitability, budgeting, contract administration and revenue management.
• Ability to build relationships with clients, community stakeholders, Indigenous communities, government agencies and multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience leading complex planning, urban design, infrastructure, public realm or community development projects and portfolios.
• Ability to guide urban design outcomes through design reviews, visual communication tools and stakeholder workshops.
• PMP designation or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience leading teams across multiple offices, markets and regions.

The position is preferred to be filled in Winnipeg, but Calgary-based candidates will be considered. Relocation is not available, and sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available. AECOM uses AI to screen applicants and requires new hires to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding.