Manager, Project

Aecon•Ohsweken, ON

26d•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Faster.Smarter.Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we’re looking for a Project Manager to help us get there! Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of a designated division or project.

Requirements

Education to include Engineering, Construction Project Management etc. or combination of technical training and/or related experience.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a Project Coordinator/Project Manager role.
Strong Cost Control and Change Order Management Skills
Experience in the Utility and Civil Contracting Industry.
Proven leadership, communication, decision making and negotiation skills.
Ability to resolve project disputes with minimal assistance.
Inspire and foster an environment of cooperation between different departments and co-workers.
Availability to travel.
Sound computer skills – MS Excel / Lotus, MS Word, and MS Project.
Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
Ability to work independently, accurately and under pressure.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the financial performance of a designated division/project. Management of financial performance to ensure business plans targets are being met.
Reports issues to Operations Manager regarding financial performance, workload status, potential legal issues, and potential opportunities.
Resolves project-level legal disputes and escalates issues to Operations Manager.
Puts in place a management team with clearly defined responsibilities covering all aspects of the operation.
Prepares staff development and succession plans for key positions in the department.
Approves all expenditures and proposal pricing within limits of authority.
Maintains personal contact with major clients and unions.
Ensures that all activity in the designated division is consistent with corporate and divisional strategic plans, business plans, policies, and procedures.
Supervises Jr Project Managers, Superintendents and all the crews in the designated division/project.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.