Position Title:  Manager, Project

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.

The Project Manager reports to the Project Director and will be responsible for the successful execution of all tasks assigned to them, including running proposals , running ECI’s, and running projects (including EPC’s). This role is based in Barbados.

What You’ll Do Here: 

• Responsible for delivery against all budget, schedule & quality targets
• Establish safety, team, systems and procedures and ensure a safe work environment for everyone involved in the project.
• Develop, monitor and make decisions to ensure project is delivered on schedule.
• Quality, ensuring key metrics and KPI’s are established and targets are consistently achieved.
• Responsible for all aspects of project close out.
• Ensure teams understand and protect Aecon / JV interests under the Prime Contract.
• Ensure teams have a process to efficiently and effectively process change orders.
• Financial / cash flow management.
• Identifies risks and implements mitigation and contingency plans.
• Ensure everyone on the project has a commercial mindset to deliver the project at or exceeding budget.
• Create and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders

• The client, architects, engineering firms, etc. 
• Joint venture partners
• Government, the public, special interest groups

• Creates and maintains a culture and environment that is open and respectful. 
• Hire, supervise, coach and mentor project personnel.
• Ensure project has capacity and expert capability is in all engineering, procurement and construction activities.
• Expertise in required functional areas: Design management, Project Controls, Procurement, Contract Management, Quality, Commercial Management.
• Communicates with Aecon Sr. Management to ensure adequate resources are provided
• Ensure the project as required staffing and succession plans.
• Builds engagement through ongoing communicates to all staff and stakeholders
• Provide all required project reporting / forecasting.
• Aecon ambassador to employees, the client, partners the public and Aecon executive leadership.

What You’ll bring to the Team:

•    Minimum 10 years of experience managing complex and complex large scale projects, high end hotels, offices or heavy civil  infrastructure construction projects.

•    Degree in Construction Management or related degree such as Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering.

•    Experience managing projects in a self-performing environment.

•    Experience managing design-build projects.

•    Experience overseeing multi-disciplinary teams.

•    Strong understanding of construction methodologies and practices gained through operational or on-site project management experience.

•    Well-developed leadership and people management skills.

•    Experience in the construction luxury hotels, villas or hi-rise offices preferred.

•    Experience working with public clients.

•    Experience managing a diverse group of Subcontractors.

•    High level of professionalism when dealing with all internal and external stakeholders.

•    Experience with Hard Dollar and SAP is an asset.

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.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.