Position Title:  Project Manager

Build Your Career at Aecon

Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.  

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!  

What Is The Opportunity

Aecon's Urban Transportation Solutions team is proactively seeking a Project Manager to support future dynamic, transit projects in the Greater Toronto Area. We are proud to support projects that are committed to faster and more convenient travel, ultimately keeping our community in mind to support the ease of travel within the city. This starts with bringing aboard the best possible team!

As a Project Manager you will be accountable for ensuring all construction project management activities are successfully executed. We are looking for Project Managers who are experienced in one or more of the following disciplines:

• Heavy Rail
• Rail Infrastructure and Heavy Civil.
• Utilities.
• Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI).
• Mechanical and Electrical.

What You Will Do Here

• Establishes construction infrastructure and critical path.
• Establishing and maintaining project budget.
• Enforces change procedures.
• Establishes schedule and staffing plans.
• Executes contracts and agreements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Chairs project management meetings with a focus on the best outcomes for the project.
• Ensures all project reporting is accurate and timely.
• Oversees testing, quality, and safety.
• Manages client and vendor relationship.
• Project risks and issues are logged and managed.
• Ensures all project close-out activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates commercial acumen to protect profits and improve margins.
• Business development, including participation in costing and estimating activities and risk analysis.
• Financial forecasting and contributing to creation of revenue targets.

What You Bring to the Team

• Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, or equivalent discipline.
• Knowledge and/or experience of the rail industry is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive experience in civils construction, track, buildings, Utilities, M&E, or related disciplines is required.
• General knowledge of non-residential construction methods, building systems, and terminology.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for normal functions and special assignments.
• Proficiency using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access) is essential, experience of using estimating software is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Skilled at building positive working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Good listening and communication skills.

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 Act during any step of the application process please click here.