Civil Project Manager

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

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+.
• Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, trades, or equivalent discipline.
• Background in Civil Works including piling, earthworks, underground utilities, and concrete works.
• 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.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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