Lead, Construction Applications

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Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects from transformative transportation networks to critical energy industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

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• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people projects partners and stakeholders is our priority focus today and always.
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• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental emotional and physical well-being.
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Our success is built on the passion expertise and dedication of our people. Together we embrace strong execution innovation and continuous improvement values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If youre inspired to make a difference through future-building projects join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity

The Lead Construction Applications will provide leadership across strategy governance support and continuous improvement of enterprise construction technology solutions. This role is accountable for ensuring assigned applications deliver reliable performance clear business value and an effective roadmap that supports project delivery project controls estimating scheduling and digital construction initiatives.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to:

• Support and enhance critical Construction Management applications across the organization.
• Contribute to a state-of-the-art Project Management Information System (PMIS) transformation initiative.
• Partner with stakeholders across all business levels to drive continuous improvement of end-to-end project management processes.
• Collaborate with diverse technical and business teams in a dynamic environment that fosters professional growth and innovation.

What Youll Do Here:

Strategy & Portfolio Leadership

• Own the lifecycle roadmap and ongoing optimization of assigned construction applications.
• Align technology capabilities and investment priorities with business objectives and Enterprise Solutions strategy.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and operational improvements.
• Support planning budgeting and prioritization of application initiatives.

Business Partnership & Solution Delivery

• Develop strong relationships with business leaders process owners project teams and vendors to identify requirements establish priorities and develop scalable solutions
• Lead application enhancements upgrades integrations testing and deployment activities.
• Support enterprise initiatives involving Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) and modernization programs.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure application availability reliability performance and user satisfaction.
• Lead incident problem change release and service management activities.
• Resolve complex issues perform root cause analysis and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain application documentation standards and operational procedures.

Governance & Vendor Management

• Ensure compliance with Aecon governance security audit and regulatory requirements.
• Support relationships with software vendors implementation partners and service providers.
• Support contract reviews product evaluations and roadmap planning activities as required.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelors degree in information technology Computer Science Engineering Construction Management Business Systems or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in application lifecycle management enterprise application support business transformation initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting construction management solutions including project controls estimating scheduling PMIS or digital construction applications.
• Experience working with business stakeholders vendors and cross-functional teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Familiarity of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes and tools including incident problem and change management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated proactive and able to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.

Technical Experience:

• Preferred experience with InEight Suite (Estimate control document design) and Primavera P6.
• Strong SQL Server skills in analysis reporting troubleshooting and performance optimization are considered an asset.
• General knowledge of Microsoft 365 Microsoft Entra ID SAP BMC-Helix an asset
• Experience with application configuration and functional system support.
• Familiarity with cloud and SaaS application delivery models.

Reason for vacancy: Replacement

The expected salary range for this role is $100000-$110000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors including work location education experience unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may includecertifications specialized training and the complexity or scope of therole.

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.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecons AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.