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Job Title Senior Project Manager Job Description Position Summary The Senior Project Manager oversees large, complex projects in the construction and material handling industries, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with technical and contractual requirements. Serving as the primary customer interface, this role leads multi‑disciplinary teams and subcontractors, manages risk and financial performance, and mentors junior project managers to drive successful outcomes on projects valued at $50M+. Essential Functions / Responsibilities Assume administrative, contractual, technical, and financial control of assigned projects. Organize and lead the project team; supervise and mentor Project Managers (levels 1 and 2). Preserve integrated system design to meet performance and technical specification requirements. Manage the project master schedule to achieve timely completion of contracts. Provide monthly project status reports to leadership and stakeholders. Act as the primary interface with customers, ensuring strong relationships and clear communication. Lead multi-disciplined teams and subcontractors, managing conflict, establishing priorities, and coordinating concurrent activities. Promote effective collaboration among departments and foster team development. Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities. Travel as required, including extended periods during commissioning and acceptance phases. Manage project cash flow and deliverables against price/time curves, exercising overall profit responsibility. Familiarity with airport construction requirements, permitting processes and applicable building codes. Knowledge of construction practices, contract administration, project controls and risk management. Coordinate with airport authorities, general contractors, construction teams and other project stakeholders to support installation, integration, testing and commissioning activities within active airport environments. Qualifications/ Requirements 10+ years of progressive project management experience, with a proven track record of successfully delivering medium to large projects ($50M+). 10+ years of experience in the construction and/or material handling industry. Strong leadership capability to build, unify, and motivate project teams. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills (verbal and written). Preferred skills/ Qualifications Vanderlande ICS, platform solution experience strongly preferred Primavera P6, Smartsheet or Asana JD Edwards, Oracle ERP – for financial oversight, cash flow management, and deliverables tracking. Excel (Advanced), AutoCAD / Revit Power BI or Tableau – for project dashboards, risk tracking, and performance reporting. Project Management Professional (PMP) Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt) Skills/ Competencies Independent decision-making ability with strong financial acumen. Demonstrated subcontractor management experience. Ability to manage diverse internal disciplines and complex stakeholder groups, including consultants within the airport and security industry. Sound knowledge of contract law and its application in project environments. Travel: This role requires 50% travel domestically and internationally. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Salary range: This is a full-time position, eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent. Salary range for this position is $160,000–$180,000 CAD Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.
Vanderlande
Toronto
Senior Project Manager.
SENIOR LEVEL$160K–180K/MO