Civil Project Manager

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Industrial leads the way in industrial construction with a proven track record of safely delivering a broad range of project solutions for our clients - from fabrication and modularization to new builds, turnarounds and maintenance. Aecon Industrial provides its clients with a vertically integrated solution, self-performing all disciplines of work.

We are seeking a passionate Civil Project Manager to help us execute complex projects across Canada. The successful candidate will play a key role in the success of our business unit and be involved in field operations on-site daily.

Please Note: the successful candidate for this role must be willing and able to mobilize to project sites across Canada.

What You Will Do Here:

Be accountable for ensuring all project management activities are successfully executed, including;

• Support the proposal/estimating team to provide a quality submission that is both competitive and achievable.
• Lead the transition from estimating and preconstruction into project execution, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resource planning.
• Build and mentor project team.
• Promote a work environment that retains high-performing project teams while fostering a collaborative and accountable project culture.
• Develop project goals to meet or exceed the owner’s deliverables and align with Aecon’s corporate initiatives.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to the critical path (i.e., ensure effective project controls to track, monitor, and adjust the schedule).
• Demonstrate commercial acumen to control costs and improve margins.
• Enforce timely change management practices.
• Oversee quality, testing, start-up and commissioning.
• Accurately forecast and report performance (e.g., safety, schedule, cost, and quality).
• Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks.
• Oversee procurement of subcontractors, major equipment, and line materials.
• Effectively negotiate and execute contracts in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Manage and foster all stakeholder relations (e.g., Owner, Regulators, Subcontractors, Suppliers, etc.).
• Chair project management meetings with a focus on the best outcomes for Aecon.

What You Bring to The Team:

• 10+ years of industrial construction experience with 5+ in leadership capacity.
• Proven experience working with a general contractor delivering full lifecycle heavy industrial projects valued at $100M+.
• Background in Civil Works including piling, earthworks, underground utilities, and concrete works.
• Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, trades, or equivalent discipline is an asset but not required.
• Previous management experience with alternative project delivery (e.g., design-build, construction management at risk, P3, IPD, etc.).
• Experience with BIM, considered a benefit.
• Experience executing Lean Construction Principles, considered a benefit.
• General knowledge of non-residential construction methods, building systems, and terminology.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and support site-based execution.