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Head of Aviation – Architecture & Planning

Job in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: AECOM
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
  • Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be h accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

The Head of Aviation – Architecture & Planning leads the strategic development and oversight of aviation infrastructure projects, ensuring that all airport master planning, terminal design, and airside/landside developments align with regulatory requirements, operational needs, and long-term business goals. This role serves as the key technical and strategic advisor for all architectural and planning aspects of aviation projects.

Strategic Leadership & Planning

  • Develop and oversee long-term airport master plans, ensuring capacity, functionality, and sustainability.

  • Lead the architectural and planning vision for terminal, airside, and landside development projects.

  • Collaborate with executive leadership on capital investment planning and prioritization.

  • Lead the Planning & Engineering team, including internal staff and external partners, to deliver cohesive and integrated outcomes

    • Project Development & Oversight

  • Oversee planning analysis, forecasting, and simulation to inform capital development strategies

  • Develop and maintain Airport Development Plans aligned with strategic capital investment priorities.

  • Evaluate existing infrastructure for condition, compliance, and suitability; provide direction on new capital project designs.

  • Provide subject matter expertise and assurance on design deliverables for major capital programs

    • Stakeholder & Regulatory Coordination

  • Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships in collaboration with stakeholder engagement teams

  • Establish and monitor governance frameworks and execution plans for planning and engineering functions

  • Represent Planning & Engineering at executive leadership forums, preparing briefings and updates on key initiatives

    • Risk & Compliance Management

  • Ensure contractor compliance with planning, engineering, and architectural requirements.

  • Collaborate with program delivery and technical services leaders to ensure integrated program execution

  • Mentor and support the professional development of staff within the planning and engineering team

    • Qualifications

  • Demonstrated success in leading major aviation infrastructure programs at large international airports.

  • Strong knowledge of aviation industry standards, capacity modeling, terminal planning, and infrastructure design

  • Experience working with international airport operators, regulatory bodies, and consultants.

  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder capital programs

  • Significant senior level Program Management experience, typically leading complex programs in aviation

  • Recognized expertise in planning and developing successful complex programs with a proven ability to identify and manage priorities, integrate and leverage resources, processes and tools to set and achieve strategic objectives

  • Actively champions effective assurance and risk management elements of complex programs, drives positive risk cultures and is a trusted manager in mitigating company and client risks.

    • Additional Information

  • Professional accreditation (e.g., RIBA, AIA, RTPI) preferred.

    • 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…

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