Permit, Licences, Approvals & Agreements; PLAA Manager - Kenaidan​/Murphy JOINT Venture; Greate

Permit, Licences, Approvals & Agreements (PLAA) Manager - KENAIDAN/MURPHY JOINT VENTURE (Greater Toronto Area, ON)

Kenaidan and Murphy are excited to announce a joint venture dedicated to bringing global innovation to infrastructure projects across Ontario. The Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) is committed to transforming the Bloor‑Yonge station to enable faster, more reliable, and more comfortable travel throughout the Greater Toronto Area. The Bloor‑Yonge Capacity Improvements Project is a significant undertaking by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to expand and modernize Bloor‑Yonge station – Canada’s busiest subway hub.

Who we are: Kenaidan, founded in 1974, is a construction firm dedicated to creating structures that will enhance communities. Murphy, founded in 1951, is an international specialist engineering and construction company committed to delivering world‑class infrastructure. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees with work‑life balance and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits: Top wages, benefit coverage for you and your dependents, employer RRSP contributions (no match required), paid time off.

Position: Permits, Licences, Approvals & Agreements (PLAA) Manager (Toronto, ON)

Responsibilities:

• Lead all permit, licence, approval, and agreement activities in accordance with the Project Agreement and Development Phase Agreement.
• Develop and manage the project‑wide PLAA strategy and registry.
• Act as the primary interface with the City of Toronto, utilities, and provincial and federal regulators.
• Integrate approval requirements into design development, construction sequencing, and project schedules.
• Manage approval risks, inspections, compliance tracking, and closeout activities.
• Secure all interim, substantial, and final approvals required for project completion.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience managing permits, licences, and approvals on large, complex construction or infrastructure projects in Toronto or the GTA.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with City of Toronto departments, provincial regulators, and utilities.
• Experience in transit, heavy civil, or dense urban construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Deep experience working directly with municipal authorities, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience on P3, Progressive Design‑Build, or Design‑Build projects strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent approvals under aggressive schedules.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.

We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The KMJV does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies or headhunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. We will not pay any referral or placement fee for unsolicited resumes.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.