Manager, Segment

Aecon • Hamilton, ON

2d • CA$80,000 - CA$120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
Accountability. We’re 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. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Safer Before Faster. 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 Segment Manager to help us get there!
Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large-scale site development.

The Hamilton LRT Alliance has been selected by Metrolinx as the development partner for the Hamilton LRT – Package 1: Civil & Utilities. Under the alliance model, Aecon provides construction capability and resources as part of an integrated team, working collaboratively with all alliance participants to progress design, cost, and construction schedules during the project’s development phase.

The Hamilton LRT isn’t just a transit project—it’s reshaping how a city connects, grows, and moves. Join us in being part of a dynamic team building critical infrastructure that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Reporting to the Utilities Construction Lead, the Segment Manager will be responsible for leading a functional team that identifies and resolves utility conflicts, develops staging and temporary works needs, identifies and logs risks and opportunities, and updates scheduling and estimating teams with changes and decisions across a specific segment of the project during the design development phase.

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.
• Experience in the Utility Contracting Industry, preferably in a multi-disciplinary and/or major project environment
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to resolve project disputes with minimal assistance.
• Inspire and foster an environment of cooperation between different disciplines and co-workers.
• Availability to travel between all Utilities yards.
• Sound computer skills – MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team, accurately and under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of Primavera P6 scheduling software and InEight estimating software is a benefit

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall utility construction planning of a designated region.
• Management of working groups to ensure functional, technical, and logistical requirements are being met.
• Reports issues to Construction Lead and Design Lead regarding severe design issues, potential stakeholder escalations, and potential risk and savings opportunities.
• Ensures that all design plans and specifications are constructable, coordinated, priced, and scheduled appropriately.
• Resolves design clashes between different utility owners and escalates issues to Construction Lead and Design Lead
• Leads a working group of design and construction personnel with clearly defined responsibilities that fosters and facilitates design development in accordance with the Alliance charter
• Maintains personal contact with utility company stakeholders, key subcontractors, and internal Operations Managers.
• Ensures that all design and construction planning in the designated segment is consistent with project management plans, procurement policies, stakeholder agreements, and health and safety policies
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Support for mental, emotional, and physical well-being for employees and their families
• Career development through Aecon University and Leadership Programs
• Commitment to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training
• Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Leadership in sustainable construction with a commitment to operating responsibly

What This Job Offers

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