Manager, Construction

Aecon • Charlotte, NC

5d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive construction experience, ideally within nuclear, major component replacement, or outage‑driven projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting both construction planning and field execution on complex, high‑risk projects.
• Strong understanding of nuclear construction requirements, safety culture, and quality expectations.
• Experience leading construction teams, superintendents, and craft labor during outage or critical‑window work.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Supports the planning and execution of steam generator replacement projects across the U.S. nuclear market.
• Works closely with SGT leadership to deliver construction scope in support of EPC‑level SGR projects.
• Provides construction leadership from early planning through field execution, ensuring construction strategies, work packaging, sequencing, resource planning, and execution readiness align with outage constraints, nuclear quality requirements, and SGT’s overall delivery strategy.
• Provides direct field leadership to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Participates in early‑phase planning activities for U.S. steam generator replacement projects, including constructability reviews, execution strategy development, and work packaging.
• Collaborates with engineering, procurement, and SGT leadership to ensure construction requirements are fully integrated into project plans.
• Supports development of construction schedules, manpower plans, logistics strategies, and outage execution plans.
• Reviews engineering deliverables for constructability and execution readiness, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
• Contributes to the development of staffing plans, supervision models, and labor strategies aligned with project and outage needs.
• Leads and supports on‑site construction execution during steam generator replacement outages and related work scopes.
• Provides construction leadership to superintendents, field engineers, and craft supervision for direct‑hire and subcontracted labor.
• Ensures construction activities are executed in compliance with nuclear safety, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates daily and weekly execution activities to maintain alignment with critical‑path schedules and outage milestones.
• Monitors construction performance against schedule, cost, safety, and quality objectives, escalating issues as required.
• Promotes a strong nuclear safety culture and ensures adherence to site, regulatory, and SGT quality programs.
• Ensures construction work is planned and executed in accordance with approved procedures, work packages, and permits.
• Supports resolution of field issues, non‑conformances, and constructability challenges in coordination with engineering and quality teams.
• Acts as a key construction interface between Aecon, SGT partners, client representatives, and site operations.
• Supports strong collaboration across SGT functions, including engineering, project controls, quality, and supply chain.
• Contributes to lessons learned, continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of repeatable SGR execution models within SGT.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed