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Head of Aviation – Architecture

2 weeks ago


Mississauga, Ontario, Canada AECOM Full time
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 at AECOM. With 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 benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at  

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.