Position Title:  Sr. Project 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 First. 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!

Aecon consortium was selected to redevelop the Cyril E. King Airport and Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in the U.S. Virgin Islands. These landmark projects will significantly improve the passenger experience, modernize amenities, and enhance the resiliency and sustainability of the airports. We are currently looking for a Project Manager to be part of these transformational projects in the USVI.

What You'll Do Here:

• Coordinate the overall work of the project in close cooperation with the alliance partner under the project integrated contract to ensure collective focus on execution goals, and the completion of all actions and deliverables across all work groups. 
• Get involved into design and constructability review.
• Ensure the overall sequence from design to construction is developed, consistently maintained, updated, and reviewed for accuracy from the design release package to construction.
• Create and implement action/recovery plans to address any schedule performance issues.
• Validate and monitor project metrics for assigned work segments (e.g. safety, quality, cost, schedule).
• Proactively manage risk and mitigation.
• Identify and report any resource constraints impacting planned work.
• Identify potential work changes and ensure that it’s co-developed with the partner per the project change management procedure.
• Ensure all required materials and services have been identified and ordered, as well as any material delivery risks identified, and action/recovery plans assigned.
• Lead a functional team comprised of representatives from all departments across the project organization.
• Implement the project readiness process for design, procurement up to manufacturing and construction execution.
• Attend and support project planning meetings.
• Coordinate the prerequisite and execution task readiness – including schedule and risk review meetings with other teams.
• Perform regular field tours to check work progress and meet with project site personnel.
• Carry out site safety inspections.
• Provide technical and commercial guidance to Site Superintendents and Project Coordinators.
• Review and approve purchasing requisitions, subcontracts, and invoice payments, within Limits of Authority.
• Participate in company-wide initiatives aimed at overall continuous improvement.
• Responsible for performance management of all direct-report employees, including: coaching/mentoring, assistance with career planning and training, preparation of yearly and mid-year performance reviews
• Ensure all project staff and direct reports understand and comply with applicable code of conduct policies.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum 10 years Project Management experience in a related role.
• Experience working as the General Contractor on self-perform work.
• Airport refurbishment experience highly preferred.
• Team Management and problem-solving mind set.
• Must have the ability to handle all matters in a confidential and professional manner.
• Excellent organizational, communication and customer relationship skills.
• Great team coordination and ‘work together’ mind set.
• Extensive knowledge of project execution, financial operations, estimating and employee relations required.
• Requires proficient business development skills and an operations background.

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 email: accommodation@aecon.com.

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.