Position Title:  Sr. Manager, Project

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a North American 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 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility 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 You'll Do Here 

• Overall Coordination: Responsible for the comprehensive coordination of project work groups to ensure a unified focus on execution goals and the tracking/completion of all actions and deliverables across all teams. Specifically, the Senior Project Manager ensures:
  • Development, maintenance, and regular review of project schedules 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 potential changes to work per the project change management procedure.
  • Collaboration with the construction team (Superintendent) to produce, validate, and maintain a staffing plan and Manpower Loading Forecast (MFL) for the assigned scope to support execution plans.
  • Identification and ordering of all required materials and services, along with the identification of any material delivery risks and assignment of action/recovery plans.
• Team Leadership: Lead a functional team comprising representatives from all relevant departments across the project organization, including but not limited to:
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Client Representatives
  • Project Controls
• Assign tasks and allocate resources effectively to ensure project goals are met. Track the performance of team members, providing feedback and support to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Identify training needs and opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and performance. Maintain clear and effective communication with the team, stakeholders, and clients to ensure everyone is aligned and informed.
• Ensure all team members adhere to safety standards, regulations, and company policies. Oversee the quality of work produced by the team, ensuring it meets the required standards and specifications.
• Project Readiness: Implement the project readiness process for construction execution, including Detailed Window Logic, Readiness Check Sheet Implementation, and Report Card Status Reporting.
• Meeting Participation: Attend (or arrange representation for) and support project planning meetings, including integration meetings, internal and customer reporting meetings, as required.
• Task Readiness Coordination: Coordinate prerequisite and execution task readiness in accordance with client and station reporting requirements. This includes schedule and risk review meetings with construction management, supervision, engineering, quality, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure logistics, execution strategy, and schedule compliance are understood and achievable.
• Outage Readiness: Ensure outage readiness milestones are achieved. Schedule and coordinate readiness meetings, prepare, populate, and update readiness check sheets based on work window schedules.
• Issue Resolution: Ensure all open items related to work start readiness and work closeout are captured, assigned, and prioritized based on schedule, holding stakeholders accountable for resolution.
• Reporting: Provide status and progress reports to customers, project teams, and management as needed.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all policies, standards, and procedures, including but not limited to Safety, Quality, Code of Conduct, and Business Ethics.
• Additional Duties: Perform additional duties as delegated by the Sr. Director of US Commercial Nuclear Operations

 What You Bring To The Team

• A four-year technical or business administration degree, or equivalent. Alternate degrees/certifications combined with relevant experience will be considered.
• Certification in project management professional (PMP) preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in an EPC / Service in nuclear power generation environment.
• Experience in mechanical component replacement and specialty welding preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear project work, financial operations, project control methods/standards, estimating, and employee relations.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including typical MS suite programs.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization.  We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the EEOC during any step of the application process, please click here.

At Aecon, we deeply appreciate the dedication and skills cultivated through military service. We encourage veterans to apply, recognizing the diverse perspective, resilience, and leadership abilities you bring. Your experiences are invaluable assets as we strive towards our shared goals.