Manager, Project

AECON • Richland, WA

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About The Position

Come Build Your Career at Aecon! 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. Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive. At Aecon, you can count on: Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always. Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage. Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments. Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully. We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud . At Aecon we: Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs. Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture. Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities. 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 you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

Requirements

• Four-year technical or business administration degree or equivalent. Alternate degrees/certifications in combination with applicable experience will be considered in lieu.
• Minimum one year of project management experience and one year in an industrial environment.
• Applied knowledge of industrial project work, financial operations, project controls methods/standards, estimating, and employee relations.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills (typical MS Suite programs).

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for successful execution of defined segments of work within the defined project, including achieving our operational goals for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost.
• Schedule development and maintenance, scope/change management, budget management, organizational management (establishing adequate resources to perform the work), and overall coordination of work groups (construction, safety, engineering, training, procurement, tooling, contracts management, project controls, and key client stakeholders).
• Overall coordination of project work groups to ensure collective focus on execution goals, and tracking/completion of all actions and deliverables across all work groups.
• Schedule is developed, maintained/updated, and regularly reviewed for accuracy.
• Creation and implementation of action/recovery plans to address any schedule performance issues.
• Validation and monitoring of project metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule) for assigned work segments.
• Identification and reporting of any resource constraints impacting planned work.
• Identification of any potential changes to work per the project change management procedure.
• Work with the construction team (Superintendent) to produce, validate, and maintain a staffing plan and Manpower Loading Forecast (MLF) for assigned scope.
• Ensure all required materials and services have been identified and ordered, as well as any material delivery risks identified and action/recovery plans assigned.
• Lead a functional team comprised of representatives from all departments across the project organization as applicable.
• Responsible for implementing the project readiness process for construction execution, including Detailed Window Logic, Readiness Check Sheet implementation, and Report Card status reporting.
• Attend (or arrange representation for) and support project planning meetings, including integration meetings, internal meetings, and customer reporting meetings as required.
• Responsible for coordination of prerequisite and execution task readiness in accordance with client and station reporting requirements, including schedule and risk review meetings with construction management, supervision, engineering, quality, procurement, and subcontractors.
• Ensure outage readiness milestones are achieved.
• Schedule and coordinate readiness meetings.
• Prepare, populate, and provide status updates on readiness check sheets based on work window schedules.
• Ensure all open items related to work start readiness and work closeout are captured, assigned, and prioritized based on schedule, ensuring stakeholders are held accountable for resolution.
• Provide status and progress reports to customers, the project team, and management as needed.
• Responsible for adherence to all policies, standards, and procedures, including but not limited to Safety, Quality, Code of Conduct, and Business Ethics.
• Support Shift Supervisors and Superintendents with construction execution activities as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor/manager.
• Develop and write reports and business correspondence.
• Perform additional duties as delegated by the Project Director.
• Provide supervisory guidance to project personnel.
• Administer succession plans and performance reviews.
• Prepare job descriptions, roles, and responsibilities for staff.
• Ensure all employees are fully trained for the functions they are expected to fulfill.
• May supervise Project Coordinator(s), Project Scheduler/Planner(s), and indirect reports from all project functions (QC, Engineering, Training, etc.) depending on Project Size and Type.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits (Comprehensive Plan - Dental, Medical, and Vision)
• 401(k) (comprehensive match plan)
• Paid Vacation (vacation/wellness days)
• Health and Wellness Home Benefit (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
• Tuition Reimbursement (strong career growth support for approved degrees, diplomas, and courses)
• Green Home Energy Benefit (a subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager