Lead, Technical

Aecon Concessions; Canada; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to oversee the design development and integration for a large civil and utilities project joint venture between Aecon Civil and Aecon Utilities. You will ensure technical alignment across disciplines and drive seamless delivery from bid through commissioning.

You will bring 15+ years of major infrastructure leadership, with BIM experience, DB/EPC delivery, and P&L accountability, guiding a multi-disciplinary team to meet project objectives and regulatory

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years delivering major infrastructure projects, with design-build and P3 experience.
• Experience managing design consultants and interface with construction teams.
• Proven DB/EPC delivery and multi-project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design development and integration of technical and construction disciplines.
• Coordinate design, construction, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, codes, and standards.
• Lead meetings and provide technical leadership throughout delivery.
• Manage design progress, risks, and reporting to stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration between construction and operations teams.

Skills

Infra project leadership

BIM modelling

Civil & utilities

DB/EPC experience

P&L accountability

Education

Engineering degree

Advanced degree

Tools

BIM modelling

IDD

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Date: Aug 18, 2026

Location: VI

Operating Sector: Major Projects East

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Project Director, the Technical Lead will be responsible for overseeing the design development and integrating technical and construction disciplines. Ensuring the management of a large complex major civil and utilities project joint venture between Aecon civil and Aecon utilities is technically integrated.

What You'll Do Here:

• Support relationships with public and private sector stakeholders, including clients, authorities, designers, and contractors.
• Support and coordinate design, construction, integration, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with technical requirements, contracts, applicable laws, codes, and standards.
• Coordinate and support design development, consultant performance, change management, and technical risk mitigation
• Monitor and manage design progress schedules, and reporting requirements for weekly/monthly client submission
• Identify and resolve design and technical issues, delays, claims, and disputes.
• Support construction payments, stakeholder communications, and community relations initiatives.
• Facilitate collaboration between construction and operations teams, including contingency and operational readiness planning.
• Participate in key project meetings and provide technical leadership throughout project delivery.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 15+ years' experience delivering major infrastructure projects, including design-build and P3/concession projects.
• Extensive experience with Tier 1 contractors managing design consultants, technical team , and interface with construction team for seamless project delivery.
• Strong background in civil & utility infrastructure, including civil, bridges, drainage, systems integration, testing, and commissioning.
• Demonstrated experience in BIM modelling & IDD
• Engineering degree required; advanced degree.
• Proven experience across the full project lifecycle from bid through construction, commissioning, and operations
• Experience with DB, EPC, and alternative delivery models.
• Prior P&L accountability for large, multi-million-dollar projects.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws.