Manager, Project

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

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 cant do it safely we dont do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example with humility and courage.
• Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

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. Were always searching the globe for innovative collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity

.This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canadas #1 utility construction provider and were looking for a Project Manager for to help us get there!

Reporting directly into the Operations Manager the Project Manager will oversee and manage the entire scope of our projects project and will ultimately have asignificant impact on the overall project performance.

What Youll 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 transition from estimating to project execution.
• Attract build and mentor project teams.
• Promote a work environment that employees want to be a part of.
• Develop project goals to meet or exceed the owners deliverables and align with Aecons corporate initiatives.
• Actively promote and prioritize safety above all else.
• Adhere to the critical path (i.e. ensure effective project controls to track monitor and adjust the schedule to meet all critical milestones).
• 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 our client and our partners.

What You Bring to the Team:

• At least 7 years of construction experience.
• Post-secondary education in engineering construction management or equivalent discipline
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and work within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management.
• Maintain valid Alberta drivers license.
• Background in General Contracting.

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.