Project Manager, Signals & Communications – Rail & Transit

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.