Manager, Project

Aecon Concessions; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Manager, where you will lead the execution of complex Heavy Industrial projects across Canada. This role emphasizes safety and accountability, ensuring that all project management activities align with corporate initiatives. You will have the opportunity to build and mentor a project team while promoting a collaborative work environment. The company is dedicated to sustainable construction and invests in the well-being and career development of its employees. If you're passionate about making a difference in infrastructure development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Mental and physical well-being support

Career development programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Sustainable construction practices

Qualifications

• 10 years of construction experience with a focus on Heavy Industrial projects.
• Post-secondary education in engineering or construction management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management activities and ensure successful execution.
• Develop project goals and manage stakeholder relations effectively.
• Oversee procurement and enforce timely change management practices.

Skills

Project Management

Heavy Industrial Project Execution

Safety Management

Cost Control

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

BIM

Lean Construction Principles

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering

Construction Management

Trades or equivalent discipline

Job description

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates who seek employment are never required to pay us any sum of money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns to [e-mail]

Date: Apr 10, 2025

Location:

Edmonton, AB, CA

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.

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!

The Opportunity

Aecon Industrial is seeking a passionate project manager to help us execute complex Heavy Industrial projects across Canada. The successful candidate will play a key role in the success of our business unit. Please Note: the successful candidate for this role must be able to mobilize to project sites across Canada.

What you'll do here:

• Be accountable for ensuring all project management activities are successfully executed, including;
• Support the proposal/estimating team to provide a quality submission that is both competitive and achievable.
• Lead transition from estimating to project execution.
• Build and mentor project team.
• Promote a work environment that limits employee turn-over.
• Develop project goals to meet or exceed the owner’s deliverables and align with Aecon’s corporate initiatives.
• Actively promote and prioritize safety above all else.
• Adhere to the critical path (i.e., ensure effective project controls to track, monitor, and adjust the schedule).
• Demonstrate commercial acumen to control costs and improve margins.
• Enforce timely change management practices.
• Oversee quality, testing, start-up and commissioning.
• Accurately forecast and report performance (e.g., safety, schedule, cost, and quality).
• Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks.
• Oversee procurement of subcontractors, major equipment, and line materials.
• Effectively negotiate and execute contracts in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Manage and foster all stakeholder relations (e.g., Owner, Regulators, Subcontractors, Suppliers, etc.).
• Chair project management meetings with a focus on the best outcomes for Aecon.

What you bring to the team:

• 10 years of construction experience.
• Experience executing Heavy Industrial projects is a requirement.
• Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, trades, or equivalent discipline.
• Background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Works.
• Previous management experience with alternative project delivery is an asset (e.g., design-build, construction management at risk, P3, IPD, etc.).
• Able and willing to travel for work (required).
• Experience with BIM, considered a benefit.
• Experience executing Lean Construction Principles, considered a benefit.
• General knowledge of non-residential construction methods, building systems, and terminology.

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 during any step of the application process please click here.