Position Title:  Director, Technical

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!

Purpose of the Position

Reporting to the Director, Project, the Technical Director will be responsible for managing large complex major construction projects, including design build, P3 and joint ventures, and all aspects of project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of key public and private sector relationships, relating to the design, construction, integration, testing, and commissioning of project assets.
• Monitoring, overseeing, and working within the Design Build Contractor organization to ensure project objectives are delivered as planned.
• Partnering, communicating and working with Public Sector Partners including authorities, local government agencies, and other relevant authorities having jurisdiction.
• Partnering, communicating and working with Private Sector Partners including Lenders and Lenders’ Technical Advisors.
• Ensuring Project Company and Project Company Parties compliance with all relevant technical aspects of the agreements
• Ensuring that the design developed meets the technical specifications of the project as well as the applicable law, codes, standards, etc.
• Working with designers and consultants to ensure that the design developed meets the highest expectations with respect to its quality, effectiveness, optimization, etc. Monitor their performance.
• Reviewing and analyzing progress and other technical reports related to the project
• Monitoring design progress against the project schedule and working with the Project Company team to identify and manage project related risks to an appropriate resolution.
• Generating progress and other required reports for Lenders and Lenders’ technical advisors as well as Investors
• Proactively identifying, mitigating, and preventing potential or actual project disputes and delays.
• Acting as a key individual and providing dispute resolution to the client, designers and other stakeholder parties
• Attending all relevant to his scope site meetings, including design review, progress, testing, and commissioning meetings.  Participating in and overseeing all key elements related to design and construction to be fully apprised of status of work, issues, etc.
• Ensuring all technical decisions made are in line with appropriate Project Company policies and procedures
• Working with the Project Company Director, Finance and others in relation to certification and other steps related to construction payments
• Input into construction related PR and Community Relations Monitoring the implementation of the Plan of Construction Operations
• Supporting the implementation and effectiveness of the mitigation plans identified by the PCO risk assessment
• Facilitating regular and effective communications between the contractor and the operations group
• Updating the PCO and mitigation plans as necessary within his/her scope
• Advising and assisting the operations team with contingency planning”

Required Knowledge and Experience

• 15+ years’ experience in the field of complete infrastructure development and implementation
• 15+ years’ experience in working in a Tier One Contractor team on major Design Build Projects looking after technical issues and design consultants
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of construction engineering, construction process, sequencing and value engineering
• Significant experience with the construction of transit infrastructure, including civil, drainage, Bridges, Tunnels and Rail Systems, Civil, electrical, mechanical engineering degree from a recognized institution.  Advanced degree or MBA preferred
• Experience in full cycle concession projects from bid, through to award, financial close, construction, commissioning and entry into revenue service
• Development / redevelopment project experience is essential including construction on an active project site - communication, electronic and lighting systems, buildings and structures, system integration, testing and commissioning and operations.
• Significant experience with privately financed infrastructure projects
• Experience in Public-Private-Partnerships (P3), turnkey and related forms of business that require funding, design, build, maintenance and operational skills, is desirable and working within diverse multidisciplinary partnerships.
• Prior accountability for Profit and Loss (P&L) of multi-million-dollar projects required

Necessary Competencies

• Commitment to Safety ensuring engineering design and constructability can be done in a method that minimizes risk
• Financial acumen with ability to translate and analyze engineering choices to the bottom line including scenario planning and recovery planning
• Stakeholder Management
  • Global perspective and cultural awareness
  • Strong demonstrated ability to influence with and without direct authority
  • High degree of emotional intelligence, strong self-awareness,
  • Organization Savviness, ability to effectively maneuver through complex political situations, anticipate issues and plan an approach accordingly
• Negotiation & Influencing
  • Negotiates service and/or direction with executives, partners and clients to achieve a desired outcome for Aecon
• Command skills to sell ideas and set direction.  Incumbents must be able to initiate difficult and unpopular discussions to deal with complex choices and dilemmas.
• Adaptive Thinking
  • Critical thinking capability by applying sound analysis and logical reasoning to evaluate ideas, decisions and outcomes.  Able to properly evaluate the quality of evidence and reasoning, then draw appropriate conclusions.
  • Open to incorporate innovative and new solutions into the design to maximize the outcome.
• Project & Performance Management
  • Establishes desired outcomes for initiatives and projects and ensures effective delivery of agreed deliverables
• Decision Making
  • Makes sound decisions involving the most complex information and dynamic situations.
  • Demonstrates sound judgment.
  • Effective risk orientation to complement business performance – curious and innovative
• Character
  • Integrity, Humility, Transparency
  • Courage, Drive
  • Energy, Passion
• Builds effective teams
• Optimizes work processes

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, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.