Engineering Manager, Civil & Utilities – Hamilton LRT

Aecon; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Hamilton LRT Civil & Utilities Alliance. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will develop construction means, methods, and temporary works for complex civil and utility works in a congested urban environment.

You will lead safe, efficient execution, coordinate with geotechnical engineers, drafters, and stakeholders, and support early works and implementation on a landmark transit project in Ontario.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
• 7+ years of experience in Methods Engineering, Temporary Works Engineering, construction methods engineering, or construction execution engineering.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, site constraints, and constructability principles.
• Demonstrated ability to develop practical and innovative engineering solutions to complex construction challenges.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish safe and efficient construction methodologies for temporary and permanent works, including structural calculations, technical reports, method statements, supporting specifications, and risk assessments.
• Develop construction sequencing and methodologies that support safe, efficient, and effective project execution.
• Provide construction teams with technical guidance related to work methods and constructability requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve construction processes, productivity, sequencing and overall execution while maintaining safety and quality objectives.
• Coordinate requirements for tools, equipment, and materials in collaboration with the Logistics team.
• Define temporary systems required to support construction activities, including drainage, formwork, and excavation support.
• Assist with the development of site layout, installation, and traffic management plans.
• Develop preliminary designs and concepts for temporary works, including excavation support systems in coordination with geotechnical engineers.
• Develop construction methods and specialized equipment requirements for lifting, launching, handling, transportation, and installation activities.
• Coordinate external temporary works design consultants in the development of Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings.
• Participate in constructability reviews, value engineering, and the development of technical alternatives.
• Evaluate solutions considering safety, schedule, cost, risk, and constructability.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary workshops focused on optimizing construction methods and execution strategies.
• Collaborate with technical experts and multidisciplinary teams across multiple regions.
• Prepare material take-offs and bills of materials, as required.
• Interface with clients, designers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Support drafters in the appropriate use of technical standards, tools, and software.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree

P.Eng. designation

Job description

Aecon is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Hamilton LRT Civil & Utilities Alliance. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will develop construction means, methods, and temporary works for complex civil and utility works in a congested urban environment.

You will lead safe, efficient execution, coordinate with geotechnical engineers, drafters, and stakeholders, and support early works and implementation on a landmark transit project in Ontario.