Project Manager, Heavy Civil

Aecon•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$110,000 - CA$150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aecon Industrial is seeking a passionate Project Manager to help us execute complex projects across Canada & the US. The successful candidate will play a key role in the success of our business unit and be involved in field operations on-site daily. Please Note: the successful candidate for this role must be able to mobilize to project sites across Canada and the US.

Requirements

10+ years of industrial construction experience with 5+ in leadership capacity.
Proven experience working with a general contractor delivering full lifecycle heavy industrial or water/wastewater projects valued at $100M+.
Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, trades, or equivalent discipline
Background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Works
Previous management experience with alternative project delivery (e.g., design-build, construction management at risk, P3, IPD, etc.)
Able and willing to travel for work (required)
General knowledge of non-residential construction methods, building systems, and terminology
Willingness and ability to travel extensively and support site-based execution.

Nice To Haves

Experience with BIM, considered a benefit
Experience executing Lean Construction Principles, considered a benefit

Responsibilities

Support the proposal/estimating team to provide a quality submission that is both competitive and achievable
Lead the transition from estimating and preconstruction into project execution, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resource planning.
Build and mentor project team
Promote a work environment that retains high-performing project teams while fostering a collaborative and accountable project culture.
Develop project goals to meet or exceed the owner’s deliverables and align with Aecon’s corporate initiatives
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Adhere to the critical path (i.e., ensure effective project controls to track, monitor, and adjust the schedule)
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