Director, Steam Generator

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As a North American 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.

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• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we cant do it safely we dont do it at all.
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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!

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• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental emotional and physical well-being.
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• 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. Were always searching the globe for innovative collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience transforming vision into reality. We offer a full spectrum of nuclear services for refurbishment maintenance new build decommissioning modularization and fabrication to power a sustainable future.

Our nuclear sector plays an important role in extending the life of existing nuclear stations and executing the next generation of nuclear new builds leveraging a similar fleet execution strategy. From our work delivering the two largest refurbishment projects (Savannah River nuclear station and North Anna Power Station) in North America to deploying the first grid-scale SMR in the western world. We continue moving forward with a strategic focus on decarbonizing energy systems in support of a net zero future.

Citizenship Requirement:

This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

About the Role

This role is critical to driving the success of Steam Generator Replacement projects in the US. The Director will lead Aecons support to SGT LLC for the execution of Steam Generator Replacement projects across the entire project lifecyclefrom early business development and pursuit through detailed planning and execution. This position requires a blend of strong commercial insight and exceptional leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely with quality and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Market Strategy

• Provide leadership for Aecon support of SGT in the development of a comprehensive US Steam Generator Replacement (SGR) market strategy.
• Work with SGT and JV partner to build strategic partnerships to strengthen market position and delivery capability.
• Oversee Aecons input into bid preparation pricing strategies and commercial negotiations to secure profitable contracts and review overall SGT estimates and bids.

Client Relationship Management

• Act in concert with SGT to as an executive liaison for utilities and nuclear plant owners.
• Participate in SGT client relations initiatives to develop and maintain strong trust-based relationships with client leadership teams.
• Ensure proactive communication and issue resolution to support client satisfaction and confidence.
• Represent Aecon and SGT at industry forums conferences and stakeholder meetings as needed.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams needed to support execution of SGT scope of work across engineering construction and commercial functions.
• Promote and foster a culture of safety accountability collaboration and continuous improvement within Aecon and SGT.
• Mentor senior leaders and develop succession plans to ensure long-term organizational capability.

Project Delivery & Governance

• Support SGT readiness activities for major outages and replacements including tooling logistics and staffing.
• Participate in the development and review of SGTs integrated project estimates and schedules providing Aecon input across all phases of work.
• Represent Aecon through participation in SGT processes to ensure SGT meets project commitments.
• Identify and drive resolution of critical issues and escalate decisions to executive leadership when necessary.

Safety Nuclear Quality & Compliance

• Ensure SGTs resources support SGTs safety processes in building a nuclear safety culture and enforce adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Monitor SGT performance to ensure compliance to SGTs with quality assurance programs and client specifications.
• Work with the SGT management team to promote human performance principles and maintain zero-tolerance for safety violations.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Own P&L accountability for Aecon portion of SGT performed work on US SGR projects ensuring delivery within approved margin and risk profiles.
• Participate in SGT contract negotiations change orders and claims management strategies; on behalf of Aecon for US projects.
• Ensure accurate forecasting cash flow management and cost control processes are maintained by SGT for US SGR projects
• Ensure SGT remains in compliance with audit requirements and internal financial governance for Aecon.

Required Qualifications

• 15 years in large EPC or nuclear projects with SGR experience.
• Proven success in business development and client engagement.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Commercial expertise in contracts risk and project governance.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Aecon fostersdiversity inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin age mental or physical disabilities veteran status and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.