Project Manager; Design-Build

Position: Project Manager (Design-Build)
Avia NG Airport Consultants represents the Next Gen in airport consulting and brings together a unique team of experienced engineers, project managers, technologists and pilots that share a passion for airports. We take pride in creating a work environment where each person is treated as an individual. This passion motivates and drives us to deliver timely, high quality and innovative services to our clients and business partners.
We are currently seeking a client-oriented Design‑Build Project Manager to join our team in Richmond Hill.
What are the perks?
RRSP – Company matching contribution
100% Company paid benefits
Opportunities for growth and development
Hybrid work policy and flexible hours

Job Summary  Avia NG is seeking a detail-oriented and hands‑on Design‑Build Project Manager to support the planning, design, and construction of a major airport capital project for a client.
This role works collaboratively across multiple offices and disciplines, balancing in‑person design and construction assignments with virtual coordination and project management activities.
You will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction and closeout. This role will be critical in ensuring seamless technical coordination and design interfacing across various engineering projects. The ideal candidate will work alongside engineers, designers, and project managers to manage project timelines, deliverables, and communication between design and construction teams, ensuring that project milestones are met efficiently and within scope.

Your role will be to support the Project Lead in the delivery of an aviation – coastal engineering project, working within an active airport environment.
You will work alongside Project Leads, project managers, architects, engineers, and aviation specialists to support the design and coordination of airport building and aviation related facilities.
You will manage the development and coordination and review of design submissions, drawings, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, technical reports, and presentations, with a strong emphasis on maintaining design intent and constructability within an airport environment, aligned with project scope. This includes coordination of design teams and ensuring alignment between architectural, engineering, operational and regulatory requirements.
You will help with document control requirements, track decisions, prepare meeting materials, and support the resolution of design and coordination issues that arise from working in live construction and aviation environments.
As the project moves into implementation, you will support construction phases, including assistance with RFIs responses, document control, change orders, payment certifications, and site reviews, helping ensure construction aligns with approved designs and aviation operational requirements.
If you have an interest in aviation and construction, enjoy collaborating with a range of stakeholders, and developing practical, buildable solutions, this role may be a fit for you!
Technical Coordination   Liase between client, design teams, contractors, and technical stakeholders, ensuring successful delivery of projects.
Assist in the preparation, review, and monitoring of project plans, schedules, specifications and budgets.
Coordinate site investigations, technical assessments, and other engineering‑related activities.
Ensure technical specifications, requirements, and construction plans align with project objectives.
Address any technical issues that arise during the project lifecycle by working closely with engineers and contractors.
Design Interface Management   Facilitate the exchange of information between owners, stakeholders, the design teams, engineers and contractors.
Ensure design deliverables meet project requirements and are in compliance with regulations and standards.
Monitor the progress of design work, ensuring that milestones and deadlines are met.
Assist in the coordination of design modifications or changes throughout the project, ensuring timely updates to all stakeholders.
Project Support   Provide…