What is the Opportunity?
Faster.Smarter.Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we’re looking for a Project Manager to help us get there!
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of designated small-to-mid-sized Power Construction Services / Hydro projects.
This role would be great for someone who enjoys working directly onsite for the projects they oversee and has a 'hands-on" mindset.
What You'll Do Here :
- Oversee project safety performance and support field engagement though safety inspections and audits
- Support Safety Advisors in any required safety investigations and ensure that corrective actions are implemented
- Oversee quality, material & subcontractor management process for assigned projects
- Maintains routine physical presence on project site locations
- Responsible for the financial performance of designated projects
- Management of financial performance to ensure business plans targets are being met
- Reports issues to Operations Manager regarding financial performance, workload status, potential legal issues, and potential opportunities
- Resolves project-level legal disputes and escalates issues to Operations Manager
- Puts in place a project management team with clearly defined responsibilities, covering all aspects of the operation
- Prepares employee development and succession plans for key positions in the department
- Approves all expenditures and proposal pricing within limits of authority
- Maintains personal contact with major clients and unions
- Ensures that all activity on the designated project is consistent with corporate and divisional strategic plans, business plans, policies, and procedures
- Develop change management plans for projects and / or change initiatives
- Evaluate the impact of planned organisational change
- Identify risks and developing risk mitigation tactics
- Recognize and manage anticipated resistance to change
- Effective collaboration with Superintendent to support all crewing and project needs
- Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging
What You Bring to the Team :
Education to include technical college diploma or combination of technical training and / or related experienceMinimum of 5 years of experience in a Project Manager or Construction Manager roleExperience in the Hydro Utility Contracting IndustrySolid understanding of estimating, project forecasting and change management principals and processesExperience in planning, scheduling, resource balancing for a variety of sizes of projectsProven leadership, communication, and negotiation skillsExpertise to resolve project disputes with minimal assistanceAbility to inspire and foster an environment of cooperation between different departments and co-workersAvailability to collaboratively work within both an office and site environment.Sound computer skills – MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project requiredExperience with Hard Dollar and SAP considered an assetSelf-motivated with good organizational skillsAbility to work independently, accurately and under pressureAble to perform in a fast-paced environmentOpen to travel to various projects across OntarioBe a champion of inclusion and diversity