Position Title:  Construction Manager

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

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?

Aecon’s Civil East sector is a cornerstone of our construction and infrastructure operations, delivering innovative solutions to some of the most complex and impactful projects globally. Renowned for its expertise in heavy civil construction, our Civil East sector specializes in building essential infrastructure that powers economies and enhances communities.

Our portfolio features cutting-edge work on bridges, highways, tunnels, and airports to name a few! In the Caribbean region, we are leveraging our expertise and collaborative approach to deliver world-class infrastructure projects tailored to meet the unique needs of the island communities. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Manager to join our international team. Based in Antigua, this role focuses on scheduling, directing teams, managing project profitability and ensuring quality control.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging
• Plans and implements a construction program, including defining the project plan, activities, milestones, and manpower requirements
• Accountable for ensuring all project execution resources have received the required training
• Directly responsible for the profit and loss of projects and ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and with high quality standards
• Supports in preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design documents, advanced/construction work pack correlation, modularization, and system handover strategies etc.
• Advises on construction related activities relating to technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems
• Provides input to procurement activities including validation of material specifications, preparation of purchase requisitions, material tracking and ensuring traceability of materials when installed in the field
• Active involvement in quality assurance with regards to understating and implementing policies and procedures
• Oversee the day to day, on site operations while upholding high safety standards, EHS policies and overseeing the maintenance of traffic, environmental compliance, and stormwater control
• Work in conjunction with the larger project team to deliver the project successfully
• Establish strategies and create solutions to ensure that contract milestones are met
• Review and advise on tenders during the bidding process
• Oversee field quality control and assist in the creation of risk mitigation strategies and implement where necessary to reduce or eliminate penalties
• Coordinate with public project owners to comply with local agency and environmental issues and requirements
• Represent Aecon and the project with the Client Representative in a professional manner and provide updates
• Develop strong understanding of the applicable scope with knowledge of the work that is contracted and agreed upon between Aecon and the client
• Identify requests outside of contracted scope and raise any change management issues
• Create a detailed look-ahead schedule ensuring proper staffing, materials and equipment are available when required
• Responsible for all site execution matters, including the timely performance of the work
• Liaise with necessary subcontractors, union representatives and regulatory bodies//engineering staff to ensure integration of all tooling designs

What You Bring to the Team:

• Proficient knowledge in OPSS and Proval would be an asset
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Requires proficient trades union relations management skills, and a solid understanding of union agreements applicable to the work

• In depth knowledge of all aspects of construction such as asphalt production, technology, equipment, quality control, project management, cost control, scheduling, and safety requirements.
• Must have a full appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs
• Must have the ability to handle all matters in a confidential and professional manner
• Extensive knowledge of trades performed work, estimating and employee relations required
• Minimum of 10 years construction and subcontractor supervision experience

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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